First Aid Quiz

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

• Severe headache
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Persistent coughing
• Sudden loss of vision

What is the first thing you should do when encountering a conscious choking adult?

• Perform back blows
• Perform abdominal thrusts
• Perform chest thrusts
• Encourage them to cough

What is an appropriate action to take when someone has a heatstroke?

• Provide hot fluids
• Move to a cool area
• Take a cold shower
• Put ice to the skin

What should you do if you suspect someone has a sprained ankle?

• Massage the injured area
• Apply heat to the injured area
• Elevate the leg and apply an ice pack
• Wrap the ankle in a bandage

What is the correct technique for controlling bleeding from a severe external wound?

• Apply a sterile bandage or a plaster
• Pour hydrogen peroxide on the wound
• Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing or cloth
• Elevate the wound above the heart if possible

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a nosebleed?

• Apply a cold compress to the neck
• Lean forward and pinch the nose
• Apply pressure to the forehead
• Tilt the head back

What is the recommended first aid treatment for a suspected fracture?

• Apply a heating pad to reduce pain
• Massage the injured area to promote blood circulation
• Encourage the person to move to prevent stiffness
• Immobilize the injured area with a splint or makeshift support

What is the recommended method for removing a small embedded object, such as a splinter?

• Picking it out with tweezers
• Applying a hot compress
• Cutting it out with a scalpel
• Ignore the object unless it causes severe pain

When should CPR NOT be initiated?

• When the person is breathing fast
• When the person is not breathing
• When you cannot feel a pulse
• When the person is gasping

What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR for adults?

• 5:1
• 15:2
• 30:2
• 50:2