First Aid and Workplace Safety Quiz

Test your emergency medicine knowledge with questions on CPR, burns, shock, and more. Assess your readiness for workplace emergencies.

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What is the first step in assessing a person's condition in first aid?

Check for responsiveness

Check for breathing

Check for bleeding

Check for fractures

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?

Pale, cold, clammy skin

High fever

Excessive sweating

Rapid heartbeat

Which of the following is a common cause of workplace accidents?

Proper training and education

Strict adherence to safety regulations

Failure to use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Regular equipment maintenance

What should you do if someone is experiencing a seizure?

Restrain the person to prevent movement

Put a hard object between the teeth

Move objects away to prevent injury, cushion the head, and turn the person onto their side

Pour water into their mouth

What is the recommended ratio for chest compressions to rescue breaths during CPR for adults?

15 compressions to 1 rescue breath

30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

10 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

5 compressions to 1 rescue breath

Which of the following is NOT a potential hazard in the workplace?

Electrical hazards

Biological hazards

Psychological hazards

Emotional hazards

What is the universal sign for choking?

Clutching the throat with one or both hands

Rubbing the chest vigorously

Bending over and holding the knees

Touching the ears repeatedly

What should be your first action in case of a chemical splash in the eye?

Rub the eye vigorously

Flush the eye with water for at least 15 minutes

Apply an eye patch

Continue working and ignore the discomfort

Which of the following is NOT a type of fire extinguisher?

Type A: Water and foam

Type B: Carbon dioxide

Type C: Dry chemical

Type D: Oxygen

#10

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method to treat a minor burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Immerse the burn in cool water

Cover the burn with a sterile dressing

Elevate the burned area

#11

What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Pull, Aim, Shoot, Spread

Press, Apply, Start, Sweep

Press, Aim, Squeeze, Shoot

#12

What should you do if you suspect someone is experiencing heatstroke?

Offer them a warm drink

Move them to a cooler place, loosen clothing, and apply cool, wet cloths to their body

Wrap them in a blanket

Encourage them to keep moving

#13

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden high fever

Loss of consciousness

Chest pain or discomfort

Profuse sweating

#14

What is the correct procedure for removing a tick?

Burn it with a match

Apply petroleum jelly to suffocate it

Grasp it firmly with tweezers as close to the skin as possible and pull straight out

Squish it with your fingers

#15

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

Relieve, Ice, Compression, Elevate

Rest, Ice, Compression, Evaluate

Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate

#16

In CPR, what does the letter 'C' stand for?

Circulation

Compression

Consciousness

Call for help

#17

What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?

To treat minor burns

To clear an obstructed airway

To treat a broken bone

To stop severe bleeding

#18

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

Encourage them to drink lots of water

Induce vomiting

Call Poison Control immediately

Give them milk to neutralize the poison

#19

What should you do if someone is experiencing a diabetic emergency and is conscious?

Give them insulin

Offer them a sugary drink or snack

Place them in a cold environment

Call emergency services and monitor their condition closely