Medical Emergencies and First Aid Quiz

Test your knowledge on providing first aid in medical emergencies. Includes CPR, burns, fractures, and more. Are you prepared to handle any situation?

#1

What is the first step in providing first aid?

Check for responsiveness
Apply pressure to stop bleeding
Administer CPR
Assess the scene for safety
#2

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

Perform abdominal thrusts
Wait for them to cough it out
Start CPR immediately
Offer them water
#3

What is the universal sign for choking?

Holding the chest
Clutching the throat
Coughing vigorously
Turning blue
#4

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

Pale, cold, clammy skin
Fast and shallow breathing
Weak and rapid pulse
Hot and flushed skin
#5

What should you do if someone is experiencing a seizure?

Restrain them to prevent injury
Place a spoon in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue
Move objects away from them and cushion their head
Pour water on their face to wake them up
#6

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

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
#7

What is the first thing you should do when you suspect someone is having a heart attack?

Give them aspirin
Ask them to lie down
Call emergency services
Offer them water
#8

What is the correct position to help someone having an asthma attack?

Sitting up straight
Lying flat on their back
Leaning forward with hands on knees
Standing with arms raised
#9

When applying a tourniquet, where should it be placed?

Above the wound, closer to the heart
Directly on the wound
Below the wound, closer to the heart
Around the neck
#10

What is the primary purpose of a defibrillator?

To regulate blood pressure
To administer oxygen to the lungs
To stop severe bleeding
To restore normal heart rhythm
#11

How do you treat a burn that has broken the skin?

Apply ice directly to the burn
Cover it with a sterile bandage
Pop any blisters
Apply butter or oil
#12

What is the correct treatment for a snake bite?

Apply a tourniquet above the bite
Cut around the bite and suck out the venom
Wash the area with soap and water
Keep the affected limb below heart level
#13

What is the correct way to assist someone who is having a diabetic emergency?

Give them insulin immediately
Offer them sugary foods or drinks
Help them lie down and elevate their legs
Administer CPR
#14

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

Apply a tourniquet above the affected area
Offer them antihistamines
Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) and seek emergency medical help
Give them aspirin to reduce inflammation
#15

What is the correct action to take if someone is experiencing a stroke?

Give them aspirin
Wait for the symptoms to subside
Lie them down and elevate their legs
Call emergency services immediately

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