First Aid and Emergency Response Quiz

A 22-year-old hiker collapses after 6 hours in the sun. His skin is dry and hot, pupils are dilated, and he is confused. What condition is most likely?

• Heat exhaustion

• Heat stroke

• Dehydration

• Hypoglycaemia

You suspect internal bleeding in a conscious casualty after a fall. Which of the following would support your suspicion?

• Flushed face, fast pulse, shallow breathing

• Pale skin, weak rapid pulse, swelling in the abdomen

• Cyanosed lips, strong bounding pulse, elevated temperature

• Dry mouth, strong radial pulse, pinpoint pupils

Which of the following accurately describes a partial-thickness burn?

• Red skin with no blisters, pain only when touched

• Damage to deeper layers with blackened, painless areas

• Blisters, moist and red surface, severe pain

• Minor redness that fades after cooling

When splinting a suspected fracture, what principle should guide your approach?

• Splint the joint above only

• Always reposition the bone before splinting

• Immobilize the joint above and below the injury

• Apply splint directly over open wounds

A 45-year-old man complains of sudden chest pain radiating to the jaw, shortness of breath, and a feeling of doom. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

• Offer him water to stay hydrated

• Lay him flat and elevate the legs

• Sit him in a half-sitting position and call emergency services

• Perform chest compressions immediately

A casualty is experiencing hypoglycaemia but remains conscious. What is the most appropriate treatment?

• Offer insulin injection

• Call emergency services and monitor only

• Give sugary food or drink and monitor response

• Place them in recovery position and give oxygen

Which of the following signs is most suggestive of a tension pneumothorax?

• Shallow breathing, wheezing, and bruising

• Unequal chest expansion, tracheal deviation, and cyanosis

• Rapid pulse, fever, and vomiting

• Chest pain relieved when lying flat

In biological terms, why does shock cause a decrease in urine output?

• Kidneys overwork to eliminate excess water

• Blood is redirected away from kidneys to vital organs

• Shock causes bladder spasm and urine retention

• High glucose levels interfere with filtration

A casualty has a wound with embedded glass in the forearm. What is the correct action?

• Remove the glass carefully and irrigate

• Apply direct pressure over the glass

• Stabilize the object in place and dress around it

• Leave it exposed to allow drainage

Which of the following pulse characteristics is most consistent with cardiogenic shock?

• Strong and regular

• Weak and irregular

• Bounding and rapid

• Thready and slow