Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Quiz

Test your knowledge of prehospital care with these essential questions on CPR, burns, choking, and more. Are you ready to save lives?

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What is the first step in the emergency action plan?

Assess the scene and situation

Call 911 or the local emergency number

Administer first aid

Check for responsiveness

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort

Sudden confusion or trouble speaking

Severe headache

Shortness of breath

What does the term 'RICE' stand for in first aid treatment?

Resuscitation, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Recovery, Ice, Compression, Exercise

Rest, Infection control, Compression, Elevation

What is the correct ratio of compressions to breaths when performing CPR on an adult?

15 compressions to 1 breath

30 compressions to 2 breaths

100 compressions to 5 breaths

5 compressions to 1 breath

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

Flushed, warm skin

Excessive sweating

Slow, shallow breathing

High body temperature

What should you do first if you suspect someone has been poisoned?

Offer the person something to eat or drink

Induce vomiting immediately

Call poison control or emergency medical services

Wait to see if symptoms worsen

What is the proper way to perform CPR on an adult?

Begin with chest compressions

Check for breathing first

Check for a pulse

Perform rescue breathing immediately

What is the recommended way to treat a severe burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Pop any blisters that form

Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

Rub butter on the burn

What should you do if someone is choking but still able to cough forcefully?

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Encourage them to continue coughing

Perform back blows and chest thrusts

Perform finger sweeps in the mouth

#10

Which of the following is a symptom of heat exhaustion?

Hot, dry skin

Confusion or unconsciousness

Excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin

Elevated body temperature

#11

What is the proper way to remove a tick from the skin?

Twist and pull the tick with tweezers

Cover it with petroleum jelly

Burn it with a matchstick

Squash it with your fingers

#12

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a potential stroke?

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding

Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Sudden chest pain or discomfort

#13

In what order should you prioritize treating multiple casualties at an emergency scene?

Treat the most severely injured first

Treat the least severely injured first

Treat whoever is closest first

Treat those who are conscious first

#14

What is the purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

To control bleeding

To administer pain relief

To restart a stopped heart

To immobilize a fractured limb

#15

When should you apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding?

As soon as you see bleeding

If the bleeding is severe and can't be controlled by direct pressure

Only as a last resort when all other methods fail

Immediately after cleaning the wound

#16

What is the primary purpose of a fire extinguisher?

To cool down the fire

To reduce oxygen supply to the fire

To smother the fire with a blanket

To spray water on the fire

#17

What is the primary purpose of the 'head-tilt, chin-lift' maneuver in CPR?

To open the airway by tilting the head back

To immobilize the cervical spine

To check for breathing

To check for a pulse