#1
What is the first step in the primary survey of first aid?
Check for responsiveness
Check for breathing
Check for bleeding
Check for airway obstruction
#2
Which of the following is a symptom of shock?
Increased heart rate
Decreased breathing rate
Increased blood pressure
Pale, clammy skin
#3
Which of the following is the first thing you should do if someone is choking?
Perform abdominal thrusts
Encourage them to cough
Call emergency services
Perform back blows
#4
What is the purpose of the recovery position?
To clear the airway
To maintain a neutral spine
To prevent aspiration of vomit
To check for responsiveness
#5
What is the recommended treatment for a nosebleed?
Tilt the head back
Pinch the nostrils shut and lean forward
Apply pressure to the bridge of the nose
Insert cotton swabs into the nostrils
#6
What should you do if someone is having an allergic reaction with difficulty breathing?
Give them water to drink
Apply a warm compress to the affected area
Administer an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)
Offer them food to eat
#7
What is the recommended position for someone experiencing a seizure?
Supine position
Prone position
Lateral position
Standing position
#8
How should you treat a minor burn?
Apply ice directly to the burn
Pop any blisters that form
Cover the burn loosely with a sterile gauze bandage
Rub butter or oil on the burn
#9
How can you control bleeding from a wound?
Apply a tourniquet directly above the wound
Elevate the wound above the heart
Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth
Remove any foreign objects from the wound
#10
What is the recommended treatment for a sprained ankle?
Apply heat immediately
Elevate and apply ice to the injured area
Massage the injured area vigorously
Continue normal activity to prevent stiffness
#11
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden improvement in chest pain
Decreased heart rate
Numbness or tingling in the fingers
Pressure, squeezing, or pain in the chest
#12
What should you do if someone is experiencing heat exhaustion?
Give them hot tea to drink
Wrap them in blankets
Move them to a cooler place and offer fluids
Apply heat packs to their body
#13
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR for adults?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath
#14
When should an automated external defibrillator (AED) be used?
For all unconscious patients
Only for patients with a weak pulse
As soon as possible on someone in cardiac arrest
Only after administering CPR for 30 minutes
#15
What is the purpose of a tourniquet?
To secure a splint in place
To control severe bleeding
To immobilize a fractured bone
To administer medication
#16
What is the recommended ratio of water to bleach for disinfecting surfaces in first aid?
#17
What is the correct way to remove an embedded object from a wound?
Remove the object immediately to prevent infection
Leave the object in place and seek medical help
Pour alcohol over the wound before removing the object
Pull the object out quickly to minimize pain