First Aid and Firefighting Essentials Quiz

Test your knowledge with 17 questions on first aid and firefighting essentials. Learn life-saving techniques and emergency response skills.

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Which of the following is a primary goal of first aid?

To prevent further injury or harm

To diagnose medical conditions

To provide long-term treatment

To administer medications

What is the recommended method for extinguishing a small grease fire in the kitchen?

Using water

Covering with a wet cloth

Smothering with baking soda or salt

Blowing it out

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 is the acronym used to remember the steps of CPR?

ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)

PQRST (Pain, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time)

CAB (Compressions, Airway, Breathing)

DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation)

What is the first step to take when providing first aid to an unconscious person?

Check for responsiveness

Administer CPR immediately

Assess the severity of injuries

Check for breathing

What does the RACE acronym stand for in fire safety?

Rescue, Assess, Contain, Extinguish

Retreat, Alert, Cover, Extinguish

Remove, Alert, Cover, Extinguish

Rescue, Alert, Confine, Evacuate

What should you do first when you encounter a person with severe bleeding?

Apply a tourniquet

Elevate the wound above the heart

Apply pressure to the wound

Administer painkillers

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Which of the following is a characteristic of a first-degree burn?

Blisters are present

Skin appears white or charred

Skin is red and painful

Skin is numb

#10

When using a fire extinguisher, which technique should be employed?

Point the nozzle at the base of the fire and sweep from side to side

Point the nozzle upward and spray directly at the flames

Point the nozzle directly at the flames and spray vigorously

Point the nozzle away from the fire and spray

#11

What is the recommended method to remove a bee stinger?

Scrape it off with a credit card or fingernail

Squeeze it out with tweezers

Use a lit match to burn it off

Leave it in and cover the area with a bandage

#12

What is the purpose of the 'stop, drop, and roll' technique in case of a clothing fire?

To put out the flames

To assess the extent of the burns

To call for help

To locate the nearest fire extinguisher

#13

What should you do if someone is experiencing a heat-related emergency, such as heatstroke?

Give them cold water to drink

Wrap them in a blanket

Move them to a cooler place and apply cool cloths to their body

Encourage them to keep moving

#14

In the event of a chemical splash to the eyes, what is the appropriate action?

Rub the eyes vigorously

Flush the eyes with water for at least 20 minutes

Apply ointment directly to the eyes

Cover the eyes with a bandage

#15

What is the primary danger associated with carbon monoxide poisoning?

Difficulty breathing

Nausea and vomiting

Unconsciousness and death

Headache and dizziness

#16

Which of the following is a symptom of severe hypothermia?

Sweating and shivering

Confusion and drowsiness

Flushed skin

Rapid heartbeat

#17

What is the most appropriate action to take if someone is having a seizure?

Restrain them to prevent injury

Place something in their mouth to prevent tongue biting

Move nearby objects away to prevent injury, cushion their head, and wait for the seizure to end

Put water on their face to wake them up