First Aid Procedures and Prioritization Quiz

Test your knowledge on first aid prioritization and procedures with these essential questions. Check your readiness now!

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Which of the following should be prioritized in first aid?

Ensuring the comfort of the casualty

Administering pain relief medication

Assessing and managing life-threatening conditions

Cleaning and dressing minor wounds

What is the first step in the 'DRABC' protocol for first aid?

Danger

Response

Airway

Breathing

What is the recommended position for someone experiencing a fainting episode?

Lying flat on their back (supine position)

Sitting upright with their head between their knees

Standing up and walking around

Leaning against a wall with their legs crossed

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

Flushed skin

Rapid pulse

Profuse sweating

Shivering

What should you do if someone is choking but can still speak or cough?

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Encourage them to continue coughing

Offer them a glass of water

Lie them down and elevate their legs

What is the recommended action if someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

Elevate their legs

Offer them a glass of water

Administer an EpiPen if available

Apply a warm compress to the affected area

What does 'CPR' stand for in first aid?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Consciousness-Pulse-Respiration

Critical Patient Recovery

Cardiac Pressure Relief

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

To maintain an open airway

To check for pulse

To assess the severity of injuries

To control bleeding

In first aid, what does the acronym 'ABCDE' stand for?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Assessment, Bandaging, Circulation, Disinfection, Evacuation

Alertness, Bleeding, Compression, Dehydration, Elevation

Ambulance, Bandage, CPR, Defibrillator, Emergency

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What should you do if you suspect someone has a spinal injury?

Encourage them to move around to assess their mobility

Keep them still and call for emergency medical assistance

Offer them pain relief medication

Give them a massage to relax their muscles

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In first aid, what is the primary purpose of applying pressure to a wound?

To stop bleeding

To reduce inflammation

To minimize pain

To prevent infection

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What is the recommended treatment for a minor burn?

Applying ice directly to the burn

Popping any blisters that form

Covering the burn loosely with a sterile dressing

Rubbing butter or oil on the burn

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What is the primary purpose of a tourniquet in first aid?

To stop severe bleeding when direct pressure is not effective or possible

To immobilize a fractured limb

To provide support to a sprained joint

To maintain an open airway

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What is the recommended treatment for a snakebite?

Apply a tourniquet above the bite

Cut the wound and suck out the venom

Keep the affected limb immobilized and seek medical help immediately

Apply ice to the bite area to reduce swelling

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What is the correct treatment for a suspected neck injury?

Apply heat packs to the neck

Encourage the person to move their neck to assess mobility

Immobilize the neck and keep the person still until medical help arrives

Administer pain relief medication