First Aid and Emergency Care Quiz

What is the first step to administering first aid?

• Stabilize the injury

• Assess the situation

• Remain calm

• Call 911

What is the purpose of a first aid kit?

• To assess the situation

• To stabilize the injury

• To provide temporary relief until medical professionals arrive

• To treat major medical emergencies

What is the recommended action if someone is experiencing cardiac arrest?

• Call 911 and find someone trained to use a defibrillator

• Perform CPR immediately

• Apply pressure to the wound

• Elevate the injured part of the body

What is the recommended action for untrained individuals in CPR?

• Perform chest compressions only

• Provide hands-only CPR

• Give two rescue breaths

• Check for a pulse and breathing

What is the first step to perform CPR according to the American Heart Association?

• Check for a pulse and breathing

• Open the airway and check for breathing

• Call 911 and get an AED defibrillator

• Perform 30 chest compressions before giving two rescue breaths

What is the recommended action for managing a nosebleed?

• Tilt the head back and apply pressure to the nostrils

• Tilt the head forward and apply pressure to the nostrils

• Apply ice directly to the nose

• Blow the nose to clear the blood

What is the recommended treatment for first degree burns?

• Apply a dry sterile dressing

• Apply a cool wet dressing to soothe the pain

• Open the blisters and apply antiseptic

• Cool the affected area with cold water and ice

What is the recommended action for a severe allergic reaction?

• Give the person something to drink

• Encourage the person to lie flat and stay very still

• Call 911 and ask if the person has an EpiPen

• Apply pressure to the wound