Basic First Aid Quiz

What is the primary purpose of first aid?

• To diagnose medical conditions

• To replace professional medical treatment

• To stabilize a person's condition until help arrives

• To provide long-term medical care

What does the 'A' in ABCs stand for in primary assessment?

• Airway

• Awareness

• Anaphylaxis

• Assessment

What should you do first if someone is bleeding severely?

• Call for help

• Apply pressure to the wound

• Elevate the legs

• Remove any clothing

What is the recovery position used for?

• To treat fractures

• To help an unconscious person breathe

• To manage shock

• To perform CPR

What is the first step in managing shock?

• Elevate the legs

• Assess for signs of shock

• Reassure the person

• Call for help

What should you do if a person is choking and can still cough?

• Perform abdominal thrusts

• Encourage them to keep coughing

• Call for help immediately

• Give them water

What is the correct action for treating a burn?

• Use butter or oil on the burn

• Cover the burn with a tight bandage

• Hold the burn under cool running water for at least 10 minutes

• Apply ice directly to the burn

What is the purpose of bandaging?

• To prevent infection and promote healing

• To immobilize the person

• To diagnose injuries

• To provide pain relief

What should you do if someone is having a seizure?

• Hold them down to prevent movement

• Leave them alone

• Ease them to the ground and protect their head

• Put something in their mouth

What is anaphylaxis?

• A mild allergic reaction

• A severe allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment

• A type of asthma attack

• A common cold