First Aid Mistakes Quiz

What should you do instead of tilting your head back during a nosebleed?

• Tilt your head forward

• Jump up and down

• Apply steady pressure to the bridge of your nose

• Lie down on your back

What is the first thing you should do when someone faints?

• Splash water on their face

• Force them to sit up

• Check their breathing and pulse

• Shake them vigorously

What should you use for a sprain or fracture?

• Salt

• Ice

• Heat

• Butter

What should you do if you step on glass?

• Apply heat immediately

• Pull the shards out with tweezers

• Leave it to the professionals

• Wash it with hot water

How long should you run a burn under cool water?

• At least 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the first step to help a choking victim according to the Red Cross?

• Ask them to cough

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver immediately

• Give back blows with the heel of your hand

• Offer them water

What should you NOT do when someone is having a seizure?

• Clear the area of dangerous objects

• Put something in their mouth

• Turn the person onto their side

• Stay calm

What is the priority in cardiac conditions like a heart attack?

• Giving them water

• Chest compressions

• Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

• Laying the person down

What is a common mistake when administering CPR?

• Not tilting the victim's head back

• Calling for help immediately

• Performing chest compressions too slowly

• Forgetting to check for breathing

Why should you not use a tourniquet for a bleeding wound immediately?

• It can increase the bleeding

• It is not effective

• It can stop blood flow to the limb

• It can cause an infection