First Aid and Health Education Quiz

What is the primary goal of first aid?

• To replace professional medical care

• To provide immediate care and treatment until professional help arrives

• To diagnose illnesses

• To teach people how to become doctors

When someone is choking, what is the best first aid response?

• Encourage them to drink water

• Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

• Lay them flat and elevate their legs

• Ignore the situation and wait for medical help

If a person faints, what should you do first?

• Give them a glass of water

• Lay them flat and elevate their legs

• Perform CPR immediately

• Shake them aggressively to wake them up

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when treating a deep cut?

• Apply pressure to stop the bleeding

• Clean the wound with mild soap and water

• Cover the wound with a sterile bandage

• Remove any embedded objects forcefully

What is the correct first aid step for someone experiencing heat stroke?

• Move them to a shaded or cool area and apply cool, wet cloths to their skin

• Give them a hot drink to warm their body

• Encourage them to keep moving to generate body heat

• Cover them with thick blankets