First Aid Quiz Template

1. What is the first action you should take when you arrive at an accident scene with an injured person?

A. Check for and eliminate any surrounding hazards (e.g. oncoming traffic, fire, exposed wires)

B. Start CPR immediately on the injured person

C. Give the injured person water to prevent dehydration

D. Move the injured person to a more comfortable location

2. What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR performed by a single rescuer, per current international first aid guidelines?

A. 15 compressions to 2 breaths

B. 30 compressions to 2 breaths

C. 10 compressions to 1 breath

D. 20 compressions to 5 breaths

3. If a person has a deep open cut that is bleeding heavily, what is the first appropriate step to control bleeding?

A. Apply firm, continuous pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or gauze

B. Rub ice directly onto the wound to stop bleeding

C. Elevate the wound below the level of the person's heart

D. Clean the wound immediately with rubbing alcohol

4. If a person is choking but can still cough forcefully and speak clearly, what should you do?

A. Immediately perform the Heimlich maneuver on them

B. Slap their back as hard as you can to dislodge the object

C. Encourage them to keep coughing to clear the blockage

D. Insert your fingers into their throat to pull out the object

5. Which of the following is the most common defining symptom of a heart attack?

A. Sudden persistent pressure or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes

B. Mild itchy rash on the chest and arms

C. A dull headache that fades with rest

D. Sudden blurred vision that improves after blinking

6. What is the first correct step for first aid for a minor scald burn caused by hot water?

A. Spread butter over the burn to soothe pain

B. Cool the burn with cool running clean water for 10 to 20 minutes

C. Peel any blisters that have formed to prevent infection

D. Wrap the burn tightly with a dirty dry cloth

7. What does the first aid acronym CPR stand for?

A. Cardiac Pressure Rescue

B. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

C. Chest Pressure Recovery

D. Cardiovascular Rescue

8. If you suspect a person has a spinal cord injury after a fall from a high place, what is the most important action you should take?

A. Help the person stand up to test their mobility

B. Gently move their neck to a more comfortable position

C. Keep the person's head, neck and spine still and avoid moving them until emergency help arrives

D. Give the person strong pain medication immediately

9. What is the correct first aid for a conscious person experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?

A. Give the person a fast-acting source of sugar, such as a glucose tablet or half a cup of regular orange juice

B. Give the person an insulin injection immediately

C. Do not give the person anything to eat or drink

D. Give the person a large glass of plain water

10. When you call emergency medical services for an injured person, what is the most critical piece of information to provide first?

A. The exact location of the emergency incident

B. Your full name and contact number

C. What caused the injury

D. The age and medical history of the injured person