First Aid Basics Quiz

Test your knowledge with 14 questions on first aid basics, including CPR, burns, seizures, and more. Be prepared for emergencies!

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What is the first step to take when providing first aid?

Call emergency services

Apply pressure to the wound

Check for danger

Elevate the injured area

What is the universal sign for choking?

Clutching at the throat

Rubbing the chest

Wincing in pain

Gasping for air

What should you do if someone ingests a poisonous substance?

Induce vomiting immediately

Give them milk to drink

Call Poison Control or emergency services

Ignore it unless symptoms develop

What is the correct procedure for treating a minor cut or scrape?

Immerse the wound in hot water

Apply an antiseptic solution and cover with a bandage

Blow on the wound to clean it

Rub dirt or saliva on the wound to promote healing

Which of the following is a symptom of shock?

Pale, cold, clammy skin

Rapid breathing

High blood pressure

Elevated body temperature

What should you do if someone is having a seizure?

Restrict their movements

Place something in their mouth

Clear the area around them

Hold them down

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

Chest pain or discomfort

Nausea or vomiting

Sudden loss of vision

Shortness of breath

What is the first step in treating a severe bleeding wound?

Apply pressure to the wound

Elevate the wound

Clean the wound with soap and water

Apply a tourniquet

What is the correct treatment for a sprained ankle?

Apply heat immediately

Keep the ankle elevated and apply ice packs

Massage the ankle vigorously

Continue strenuous physical activity

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How should you treat a minor burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Remove any clothing stuck to the burn

Apply butter or oil to the burn

Cover the burn loosely with sterile gauze

#11

What is the correct ratio for chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

30 compressions to 2 breaths

15 compressions to 2 breaths

5 compressions to 1 breath

10 compressions to 1 breath

#12

How can you help someone who is experiencing a heat stroke?

Give them hot beverages to drink

Move them to a cooler place and remove excess clothing

Cover them with blankets

Apply ice packs directly to their skin

#13

What should you do if someone is having an asthma attack?

Encourage them to take deep breaths

Give them water to drink

Apply pressure to their chest

Help them use their prescribed inhaler

#14

What is the correct position to place someone who is having a seizure?

On their back with their legs elevated

On their side to prevent choking

Sitting up with support

Upside down to prevent blood flow to the brain