Emergency Response and First Aid Techniques Quiz

Test your understanding of emergency medicine with these quiz questions on CPR, first aid techniques, and more. Get ready to enhance your skills!

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What is the first step in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

Check for breathing

Start chest compressions

Clear the airway

Give rescue breaths

Which of the following is a symptom of shock?

Increased heart rate

Decreased breathing rate

High blood pressure

Warm, dry skin

How should you treat a nosebleed?

Tilt the head back and pinch the nostrils

Lean the person forward and pinch the nostrils

Place a cold compress on the back of the neck

Administer aspirin

What is the universal sign for choking?

Holding the throat with one hand

Holding the chest with both hands

Placing both hands on the hips

Waving one arm in the air

What is the first step you should take when approaching an unconscious person?

Shake them vigorously to try to wake them up

Check for responsiveness by tapping their shoulder and shouting

Check their breathing

Check their pulse

What is the primary purpose of applying a bandage to a wound?

To stop bleeding

To prevent infection

To reduce pain

To promote healing

How should you treat a minor burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Cover it with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage

Pop any blisters that form

Rub butter or oil on the burn

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

Chest pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath

Nausea or vomiting

Sudden improvement in overall health

What is the purpose of the Recovery Position?

To maintain an open airway in an unconscious person

To administer CPR

To stop severe bleeding

To check for responsiveness

#10

What should you do if someone is choking and cannot breathe, speak, or cough?

Encourage them to drink water

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Give them a back massage

Administer CPR immediately

#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

Loss of consciousness

Dilated pupils

Confusion

Nausea or vomiting

#12

What should you do if someone is experiencing a seizure?

Restrain them to prevent movement

Place a stick in their mouth to prevent biting their tongue

Move any objects away to prevent injury

Hold them down until the seizure stops

#13

What is the correct order of steps in the event of an emergency?

Assess, Alert, Attend

Alert, Assess, Attend

Attend, Assess, Alert

Alert, Attend, Assess

#14

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

To stop severe bleeding

To assist with childbirth

To restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest

To provide respiratory support

#15

What does the term 'ABCDE' stand for in first aid?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Breathing, Compression, Defibrillation, Emergency care

Airway, Bandage, Compression, Dislocation, Evaluation

Alert, Breathing, Circulation, Drug administration, Emergency transport

#16

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?

15 compressions to 1 breath

30 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 1 breath

5 compressions to 2 breaths

#17

When should you perform CPR on a person who is in cardiac arrest?

Only if they are in a public place

If their heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly

Only if a medical professional is present

If they are breathing but unconscious

#18

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

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

Severe headache with no known cause

Blurred vision that resolves quickly

Difficulty speaking or understanding speech