First Aid Live Quiz

What is the most effective way to stop major bleeding?

• Irrigation with water

• Indirect pressure

• Elevation

• Direct pressure

Answer explanation

Direct pressure over the bleeding point is the most effective way to stop major bleeding

What is shock in first aid?

• Lack of oxygen reaching the body's cells and tissues

• A state of emotional distress

• The body temperature drops too low

• Low blood sugar levels

Answer explanation

Shock occurs when the body's cells do not receive an adequate supply of oxygen and another situation is when a victim loses too much blood or following a life-threatening allergic reaction

You arrive at the scene of a road traffic accident. There are multiple casualties with serious injuries. Who should you give assistance to first?

• The victim who is bleeding

• The youngest victim

• The victim in the most pain

• The victim who isn't making any noise

Answer explanation

As a general rule, the quiet victims should be assessed first as they may have a problem with their airway

Which of these is not an aim of first aid？

• Preserve life

• Prevent worsening of the condition

• Protect wounds

• Promote recovery

Answer explanation

Protect wounds is not an aim of first aid

What should you do if you feel a rib break when performing chest compressions?

• Stop CPR immediately

• Check your hand position and continue chest compressions

• Perform rescure breaths only

• Slow down chest compressions

Answer explanation

CPR needs to be performed on a hard surface in order to be effective

If you find a collapsed victim, what is the first thing you should do?

• Check for breathing

• Check the area for any potential hazards

• Try and wake the person up

• call for emergency medical help

What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?

• 15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths

• 15 chest compressions to 1 rescue breath

• 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths

• 30 chest compressions to 5 rescue breaths

What is the correct depth of chest compressions on an adult victim?

• 3-4cm

• 2-3cm

• 5-6cm

• 4-5cm

If someone has a seizure(fit), you should place something in their mouth to prevent them swallowing their tongue

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Never place anything in the mouth of a victim having a seizure

What speed of chest compressions should you aim for?

• 100 a minute

• 90-100 a minute

• 100-120 a minute

• 120-140 a minute

Answer explanation

Never restrain someone who is having a seizure