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First Aid Basics

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Reorder the following

a)

Check scene & victim

b)

Call 911

c)

Care for the victim

1)
2)
3)
2.

Universal precautions are ways to protect ourselves from blood and other bodily fluids. These include:

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
hand washing
using gloves
PPE (personal protective equipment)
safe handling of sharps (needles, etc.)
3.

These are the steps to control bleeding. Put them in order.

a)

Raise the wounded body part above the level of the heart.

b)

Cover the wound with a sterile gauze or a clean cloth.

c)

Apply pressure.

d)

If bleeding doesn't stop or slow down, call for medical help.

1)
2)
3)
4)
4.

If a person loses consciousness at any time, call (a)  

5.

For minor muscle strains & sprains, you should remember:

R​ (a)  

I​ (b)  

C​ (c)  

E​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
rest
ice
compression
elevation
6.

Abrasions-scratches

Lacerations-deep cuts

Punctures

Avulsions-detached from normal position

are all types of ________ wounds.

a)

closed

b)

open

7.

What is an example of something to remember if you have to call 911?

a)

stay calm

b)

know your address and phone number

c)

make sure your victim is in a safe place

d)

all of these

8.

When someone is bleeding, what is the next step after putting on gloves?

a)

put on a bandaid

b)

wash out the cut

c)

apply pressure

d)

use ice

9.

First Aid could mean the difference between

a)

sunshine and rain

b)

life and death

c)

chocolate or vanilla

d)

winning or losing

10.

Reorder the following

a)

Recognize an emergency is happening

b)

Make sure to identify yourself as a first aid provider

c)

Ask if you may help before you touch them

d)

If person agrees give first aid

e)

If person refuses or if is confused or can't answer phone 911 & remain with patient until EMS(emergency medical service) arrives

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
11.

When assessing the scene which of the following should you do? Choose all that apply.

a)

Make sure the scene is safe

b)

Ask is there danger for you or ill/injured person or others near by

c)

Look to see if there are others around you to help - if so have them call 911

d)

Determine who is ill / injured and how many people are needing help

e)

Know where you are - directions / landmarks/etc so EMS(emergency medical service) can get to you

12.

Which of the following are reasons to phone 911? Choose all that apply.

a)

Person doesn't respond to voice or touch.

b)

Person has chest discomfort or signs of stroke.

c)

Patient has a breathing problem / is gasping

d)

Person has a severe injury/burn/ bleeding or is having or has had a seizure.

e)

Person can't move a body part, has received an electric shock, or has been exposed to poison.

13.

PPE stands for ______ _______ ________.

(a)  

14.
When providing first aid you must do what first?
a)
call for help
b)
provide care
c)
check the scene
d)
assume help had been contacted
15.

When you call 911, you should

a)

state your name

b)

state your location

c)

state the injury/illness

d)

stay on the line until the dispatcher hangs up

e)

do all of these

16.

Treatment for sprains and bruises includes

a)

RICE

b)

PASS

c)

UCLA

d)

FAST

17.
If someone is unconscious, that means they are:
a)
Happy
b)
Crying
c)
Not waking up
d)
Choking
18.
What is the number to call in an emergency?
a)
991
b)
119
c)
911
d)
919