First Aid Essentials

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of first aid?

• Preserve life

• Prevent condition from worsening

• Promote recovery

• Diagnose illness

Open Ended

Why is first aid considered an essential skill for professionals in law and public safety?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct first step in treating a minor cut or scrape?

• Apply antibiotic ointment

• Clean hands

• Stop bleeding

• Cover with sterile bandage

Multiple Choice

What are the recommended actions for treating a minor burn according to first aid guidelines?

• Apply ice and butter

• Seek medical help for all burns

• Cool the burn with water, remove jewelry, and cover with sterile bandage

• Apply antibiotic ointment and wrap tightly

Multiple Select

Select all steps that are part of the RICE method for treating sprains or strains.

• Rest the injured area

• Ice to reduce swelling

• Apply antibiotic ointment

• Compress with elastic bandage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct first step in performing the Heimlich Maneuver for someone who is choking?

• Make a fist above the navel

• Stand behind the person

• Wrap arms around waist

• Give quick, upward thrusts

Multiple Choice

What actions should you take if someone is showing signs of a severe allergic reaction?

• Give water and monitor

• Call 911 and use EpiPen if available

• Lay the person down and elevate legs

• Wait to see if symptoms improve

Open Ended

What does each letter of the acronym F-A-S-T represent when checking for symptoms of a stroke?

Multiple Select

Which steps are part of the triage process?

• Assess scene safety

• Identify immediate life threats

• Categorize patients

• All of the above

Open Ended

How do public health efforts, such as hand hygiene and triage, contribute to protecting community wellness?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in proper waste management?

• Use lined trash bins

• Separate recyclables

• Leave spills uncleaned

• Wash hands after handling waste

Open Ended

Explain how public health measures and proper waste management together help protect communities from disease and environmental harm.

Open Ended

Why do you think first aid is considered an essential skill for professionals in law and public safety?

Multiple Choice

What are the primary goals of first aid?

• Preserve life, prevent condition from worsening, promote recovery

• Diagnose illness, prescribe medication, perform surgery

• Provide comfort, offer emotional support, call for help

• Administer medication, perform CPR, transport to hospital