First Aid / CPR Quiz

What is the first step in assessing an emergency situation?

• Check for dangers

• Call for help

• Provide assistance

• Assess the victim

What should you do first when approaching an unconscious person?

• Check for responsiveness

• Call for an AED

• Shake them gently

• Check for breathing

What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for CPR on adults?

• 30:2

• 15:2

• 5:1

• 20:2

When performing CPR on an adult, where should you place your hands for chest compressions?

• On the lower abdomen

• On the upper chest

• In the center of the chest

• On the side of the chest

What is the first thing you should do if someone is having a seizure?

• Call 911

• Move them to a safe place where they cannot hurt themselves

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

• Restrain their movements

Answer explanation

NEVER put anything in a victims mouth, especially not during a seizure

What should you do if someone is in the heat and experiencing nausea, extreme sweating and dizziness?

• Immerse them in a cold bath or shower

• Give the person an ice cold beverage to drink

• Monitor the symptoms and continue with regular activities

• Provide shade, rest, water, and cool compresses; seek medical help if symptoms worsen.

What is the best position to place someone in if they are experiencing a nosebleed?

• Lying on their back

• Sitting upright

• Head tilted forward

• Standing

What is NOT a sign of a severe allergic reaction?

• Swelling of the face

• Difficulty breathing

• Rash

• Increased appetite

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

• Wait for symptoms to improve

• Administer an antihistamine

• Use an epinephrine auto-injector

• Give them water

What is the most important thing to remember when treating a snakebite?

• Suck out the venom

• Keep the bitten area lower than the heart

• Apply a tourniquet

• Keep the bitten area still and lower than the heart