First Aid Basics Quiz

What are the three primary goals of first aid?

• Diagnose the illness, provide medication, and call for help

• Preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery

• Perform surgery, provide long-term care, and ensure comfort

• Identify the cause, treat the symptoms, and prevent recurrence

Which of the following is NOT a common medical emergency where first aid may be required?

• Fractures

• Common cold

• Heart attack

• Anaphylactic shock

What should you do first before providing any first aid assistance?

• Check for a first aid kit

• Start CPR immediately

• Assess the situation for safety

• Call the victim's family

When assessing a situation, which of the following is NOT considered a potential danger?

• Chemical fumes

• Fires

• Loud noises

• Aggressive animals

What should you do if a victim is responsive and breathing safely?

• Conduct a rapid whole body check

• Perform CPR

• Leave them alone and wait for EMS

• Give them water

What is the first step in the ABCs of first aid for an unresponsive victim?

• Check for breathing

• Check for circulation

• Open the airway

• Call 911

How can you determine if a victim is breathing normally?

• By asking them to speak

• By checking their skin color

• By looking for chest movement, listening for breath sounds, and feeling for breath on your cheek

• By checking their pulse

What should you do if you cannot find a pulse and are trained in CPR?

• Move the victim to a safe place

• Give the victim water

• Begin CPR immediately

• Wait for EMS to arrive