First Aid Basics Quiz

What is the primary purpose of first aid?

• To replace medical treatment

• To provide basic care until professional help arrives

• To avoid calling 911

• To diagnose illnesses

Which of the following is the first step in an emergency situation?

• Call 911

• Provide care

• Check scene safety

• Move the injured person

When should you call 911?

• Only when the person asks you to

• When emergency medical care is needed

• After you treat the person

• Only if the person is unconscious

What should you do if a scene is unsafe?

• Stay and treat the person

• Remove yourself and call for help

• Move the person immediately

• Ignore the danger

What type of bandage is best for minor cuts and scrapes?

• Roller bandage

• Gauze pad

• Adhesive bandage

• Triangular bandage

When wrapping a roller bandage, you should:

• Wrap loosely so it can fall off

• Wrap tightly to stop all blood flow

• Wrap firmly but not too tight

• Wrap only halfway around the wound

How can you check if a bandage is too tight?

• Ask the person

• Pinch a nail and check if color returns in 2 seconds

• Look for swelling

• See if it feels cold

What should you do if color doesn’t return after pinching a nail?

• Rewrap the bandage more tightly

• Leave it alone

• Loosen the bandage

• Add another bandage

Which burn requires calling 911?

• Small burn on the arm

• Burn from hot water

• Burn caused by electricity

• Sunburn

When treating a minor burn, what should you not do?

• Run cool water

• Apply ice directly

• Apply aloe vera

• Loosely cover with gauze