Life-saving Techniques or Emergency Preparedness Quiz

Test your knowledge with these emergency preparedness questions covering CPR, first aid, seizures, burns, allergic reactions, and more.

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Which of the following is a basic step in CPR?

Check for responsiveness

Administer aspirin

Apply ice to the injury

Check for breathing

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

Always Be Cautious

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Alert, Breathing, Compressions

Assess, Bandage, Care

What is the proper method for assisting a conscious choking adult?

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Give them water to drink

Pat them on the back forcefully

Perform chest compressions

What is the recommended ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?

15:1

30:2

5:1

20:1

What is the correct method for using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?

Apply the pads and start compressions immediately

Rub the chest with alcohol pads before applying the AED pads

Wait for the AED to analyze the heart rhythm and follow its prompts

Use the AED only if the person is conscious

What is the correct way to control severe bleeding?

Apply a tourniquet directly to the wound

Elevate the wound above the heart level

Apply pressure directly on the wound with a clean cloth

Leave the wound open to allow bleeding to stop naturally

During a seizure, what should you do if the person falls to the ground?

Hold them down to prevent movement

Move nearby objects away to prevent injury

Place a stick between their teeth to prevent biting their tongue

Place a pillow under their head to elevate it

What is the first step you should take in case of a suspected spinal injury?

Administer pain medication immediately

Move the person to a more comfortable position

Immobilize the head and neck

Apply ice packs to the injured area

What should you do first if you encounter someone who appears to be having a heart attack?

Give them water to drink

Encourage them to take deep breaths

Call emergency services (911 or equivalent)

Perform CPR immediately

#10

What is the recommended action if someone is experiencing heatstroke?

Encourage them to drink hot beverages

Move them to a cooler environment and apply cool, wet cloths to their body

Wrap them in blankets to keep them warm

Give them alcohol to drink to help cool down their body

#11

What is the recommended treatment for a snake bite?

Apply a tourniquet above the bite

Suck out the venom with a suction device

Cut around the bite to remove the venom

Keep the affected limb immobilized and seek medical help immediately

#12

In which of the following situations should you remove a foreign object stuck in someone's eye?

If the object is small and not causing any discomfort

If the person has trouble seeing but the object is not visible

If the object is embedded in the eye

If the person complains of mild irritation

#13

What is the correct treatment for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

Administering painkillers

Applying ice packs to the affected area

Administering epinephrine (EpiPen)

Giving antihistamines orally