First Aid Quiz

What is the primary objective of first aid?

• To diagnose the injury

• To provide temporary care until professional help arrives

• To cure the injury immediately

• To make the injury worse

Which of the following is a basic principle of first aid?

• Assume the person is faking the injury

• Prioritize your safety and then the safety of the victim

• Avoid calling for emergency services if you are unsure

• Try to move the injured person immediately

What is the first thing you should do when you encounter an emergency situation?

• Provide first aid right away

• Call emergency services

• Examine the injured person without checking the surroundings

• Wait for someone else to respond

What is the correct response if someone is bleeding heavily from a wound?

• Apply direct pressure to the wound

• Apply ice to the wound

• Remove any object that may be in the wound

• Elevate the injured limb above the head

Which of the following is a key "don't" when handling a person with a suspected broken bone?

• Immobilize the limb

• Move the injured person as little as possible

• Try to realign the broken bone if it’s out of place

• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling

When giving first aid to someone choking, what is the first thing you should do?

• Give them water to drink

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts

• Hit them on the back repeatedly

• Encourage them to cough

What should you do if you are uncertain about how to treat a person in an emergency situation?

• Continue to provide first aid and hope for the best

• Seek advice from a nearby bystander

• Call for professional help and follow their instructions

• Wait until someone more experienced arrives

What is the difference between signs and symptoms in a medical emergency?

• Signs are the patient's subjective feelings, and symptoms are observable by others

• Signs are observable by others, while symptoms are the patient’s subjective feelings

• Symptoms always occur before signs

• There is no difference between signs and symptoms

What is the primary role of a first aider in an emergency situation?

• To diagnose the injury and administer long-term treatment

• To provide immediate care and call for professional medical help

• To ignore the situation and wait for emergency services

• To perform surgery if necessary

Which of the following is considered an emergency situation that requires immediate first aid?

• A person has a mild headache

• A person is experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

• A person has a minor cut that does not require stitches

• A person has a small bruise from a bump