First Aid 2025 batch

Who was the originator of First Aid , also considered as 'FATHER OF FIRST AID' ?

• St John Ambulance Association

• Johann Friedrick August Von Esmarch

• Henri Dunat

• Grace Ashley -Smith & Lilian Franklin

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?

• Annie Besant

• Florence Nightingale

• Lilavati Munshi

• Sarojini Naidu

Why are punctured wounds from a dog bite often considered more dangerous than simple lacerations?

• They bleed more profusely

• They are easier to clean with standard irrigation

• They can inoculate bacteria deep into tendons or bone

• They always require surgical drainage

Answer explanation

Answer C - The high pressure ofcanine jaw can drive bacteria deep into underlying structures,leading to osteomyelitis or tenosynovitis.

when assessing an unconscious casualty ,what does the 'A' in the DRSABCD acronym stand for ?

• Accident

• Airway

• Artery

• Assessment

What is the recommended compression to ventilation Ratio for adult Cardiopulmonary (CPR) performed by a single rescuer?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 30:5

in case of severe burn,what is the primary first aid action to take immediately after ensuring the area is safe?

• Apply ice directly to the wound

• break blisters that form

• apply antibiotic ointment

• Cool the burn with running tepid water for 20 min

A nurse should educate a patient to monitor for which early sign of localized infection after a dog bite?

• Scaling and dryness of the surrounding skin

• generalised body aches and chills

• Sudden decrease in pain at the wound site

• Increased redness ,warmth and purulent dischrge at the site

Answer explanation

Answer D-

these are the classic signs of localised inflammation and bacterial activity (pus formation)

A casualty is found with a deep wound to the forearm that is bleeding profusely.What is the most effective way to control this bleeding?

• wash the wound with soap and water

• Apply torniquet immediately

• Apply firm,direct pressure to the wound

• Elevate the limb only

What is the first steps in the 'Heimlich Maneuver'(Abdominal Thursts) for a responsive adult who is choking and cannot breath?

• Start CPR immediately

• Force the casualty to drink water to keephim awake and the foreign body

• Give 5 back blows bettween the shoulder blades

• perform 5 chest thursts

Answer explanation

correct answer C -current protocol often suggests starting with back blows before moving to abdominal thursts.

*--chest thursts are reserved for pregnant or obeses casualities where abdominal thursts are not possible.

What is the primary purpose of 'recovery position' ?

• To make the patient comfortable for sleepinf

• To stop internal bleeding

• To reduce swelling

• to keep the airway open and prevent aspiration

Answer explanation

Answer D- Placing an unconscious breathing person on their side allows fluids to drain and prevents the tongue from blocking the throat.