Emergency Services and Health Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge on medical emergencies, CPR, first aid, and emergency services with this comprehensive quiz.

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What number should be dialed in case of a medical emergency in the United States?

911

999

112

000

What is the emergency number for ambulance services in the United Kingdom?

911

999

112

000

What is the emergency number for police assistance in Australia?

911

999

000

112

What does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in the context of first aid?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Ambulance, Bandage, Compression

Alert, Breathing, Consciousness

Accident, Bandage, Control

What is the correct procedure to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

Check for breathing, start compressions, give breaths

Start compressions immediately

Give breaths first, then start compressions

Call emergency services first

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

Chest pain or discomfort

Sudden weakness or dizziness

Severe headache

Shortness of breath

What is the main purpose of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system?

To provide free medical care

To transport patients to the hospital

To provide immediate medical care and transport to the hospital

To provide medical supplies

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the event of a fire?

Attempt to extinguish the fire if it is safe to do so

Use an elevator to evacuate the building

Crawl low under smoke to exit

Feel closed doors for heat before opening

What does the acronym 'AED' stand for in the context of first aid?

Automatic External Defibrillator

Airway Emergency Device

Advanced Emergency Dispatch

Ambulance Emergency Directive

#10

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a minor burn?

Apply butter or oil to the burn

Place the burned area under cold running water

Wrap the burn tightly with a bandage

Leave the burn uncovered

#11

What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?

To treat a nosebleed

To clear the airway of someone who is choking

To stop severe bleeding

To stabilize a broken bone

#12

What should you do if someone is having an epileptic seizure?

Restrain them to prevent injury

Put something in their mouth

Move them to a comfortable place

Cushion their head, remove nearby objects, and time the seizure

#13

What is the purpose of the recovery position in first aid?

To protect the airway in an unconscious but breathing person

To administer CPR effectively

To assess the patient's vital signs

To immobilize a suspected spinal injury