First Aid Quiz

What is the purpose of the recovery position?

• To prevent further injury

• To keep the airway open

• To immobilize broken bones

• To stop bleeding

What is the first thing you should do if you suspect someone has a head or neck injury?

• Move them to a more comfortable position

• Check for signs of consciousness

• Stabilize their head and neck

• Give them pain medication

How should you treat a nosebleed?

• Tilt the head back

• Apply pressure to the bridge of the nose

• Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward

• Put ice directly on the nose

What should you do if someone is experiencing heatstroke?

• Give them warm fluids to drink

• Wrap them in blankets

• Move them to a cooler place and apply cool cloths

• Apply heat packs to their body

How can you help someone who is having an asthma attack?

• Encourage them to take deep breaths

• Administer an inhaler if they have one

• Offer them a glass of water

• Lay them down on their back

What is the correct way to remove a bee stinger from the skin?

• Scrape it off with a card or fingernail

• Pinch it with tweezers and pull straight out

• Apply ice to numb the area and then pull it out

• Leave it in and apply a bandage

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

• Excessive sweating

• Rapid breathing

• Shivering

• Flushed skin

What should you do if someone is experiencing a seizure?

• Hold them down to prevent movement

• Put something in their mouth to prevent them from swallowing their tongue

• Move objects away from them to prevent injury

• Cover their face with a cloth

What is the first thing you should do if someone is stung by a jellyfish?

• Apply vinegar to the sting area

• Pour hot water over the sting

• Rub the sting area with sand

• Apply ice directly to the sting

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg

• Difficulty speaking or understanding speech

• Severe headache with no known cause

• Blurred vision in one eye