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WorksheetsFirst Aid 2025 batch
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
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
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
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
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
In first aid ,the acronyme RICE is used for treating sprains and strains .what does the 'C' stand for?
COLD
COMPRESSION
CIRCULATION
CAREFUL
what should you do if you suspect a casualty has a spinal injury?
Gently massage the neck to relieve pain
keep the head and neck aligned and minimize movement
Perform a 'log roll' immediately by yourself
move them to a more comfortable chair
A patient is having tonic clonic seizures .What is the correct first aid action?
Restrain their limbs to stop the shaking
Protect the head and time the seizure
place a spoon in their mouth to prevent tongue biting
Administer oral fluids immediately
What does the the 'R' in the RICE acronym for treating soft tissue injuries stand for?
Rest
Reaction
Raise
Reduction
when managing a patient who has ingested a corrosive acid,which action is strictly contraindicated?
Maintaining a patent airway
Inducing vomiting
Diluting with water
monitoring vital signs
In ,mangement of compound (open) fracture ,what is the first aid priority for a nurse ?
giving oral pain medication
applying torniquet
covering the wound with a sterile dressing
Reducing the fracture
which of the following is the correct first aid for a honey bee sting?
Squeezing the stringer out with tweezer
scrapping the stringer off with a flat- edged object
applying hot compress immediately
Applying torniquet above the sting
According to the 'rule of 9' a burn covering the entire right arm and the anterior trunk of an adult represents what percentage of total body surface Area (TBSA)?
27%
13%
36%
18%
If the patient is choking and becomes unconscious ,what is the next step in first aid?
Perform a bling finger sweep
Adminiter back blows only
Continue Heimlinch Maneuver in a sitting position
Lower the patient to the ground and start CPR
What is the primary characteristics of arterial hemorrhage?
Bright blood spurting in time with the pulse
Dark blood flowing steadily
slow even oozing of blood
blood that clots instantly upon exposure to air
What is the first step in first aid management of chemical burn to the eye?
Rubbing the eye to stimulate tear production
Irrigating with copious amounts of clean water for 20 minutes
Applying an eye patch
Neutralising the chemical with an opposite pH solution
A greenstick fracture is most commonly seen in which population?
Professional atheletes
Elderly patients with osteoporosis
post menopausal women
Children
What is the immediate priority for a nurse when a patient presents with a fresh ,bleeding dog bite on the forearm ?
Applying a tight tourniquet above the bite site
administering a tetanus toxoid booster
suturing the wound to prevent scaring
irrigating the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes
when assessing a dog bite,which clinical finding most strongly suggests an increased risk of infection?
The dog was a domestic pet
The bite is located on the face
The patient is an immunocompromised individual
The wound is superficial
A patient is bitten by a dog of unknown vaccination status. In addition to wound care,what prophylactic measures is specifically aimed at preventing rabies?
complete bed rest for 48 hours
intramascular rabies vaccine and Rabies immunoglobulin(RIG)
Oral amoxicillin- clavunate(AUGMENTIN)
Application of topical iodine and a pressure bandage
which microorganism is most commonly associated with infections following a dog bite ?
Escherichia coli
Pasteurella multocida
Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium tetani
During the nursing assessment of a dog bite victim what information about the animal is most critical for determining the rabies protocol?
The breed and age of the Dog
The colour and coat condition of the dog
The size of the dog and the force of the bite
whether the attack wasprovoked or unprovoked
What is the recommeneded time duration for scrubbing a dog bite wound with soap and water to maximize the viral deactivation ?
atleast 15 minutes
Exactly 5 minutes
2 minutes
only until bleeding stops
In the context of 'secondary intention ' healing for dog bites ,what should the nurse tell the patient ?
A wound will be left open to heal from the bottom up
The wound must be kept airtight with a plastic
The wound will never scar if left open
The wound will be closed with staples in 2 hours
If Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is indicated,where should it ideally be administered?
Injected intothe gluteal muscle (buttocks )
Infiltrated as much as possible around the wound site
intravenously (IV) for rapid distributed
Applied topically to the surface of the dressing
which clinical finding is the primary distinguishing factor between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Muscle cramps
Profuse sweating
Nasea and vomiting
Altered Mental status
When managing a patient with severe hypothermia ,why must the nurse handle the patient very gently during transfer?
To prevent localised frostbite
To prevent skin tears
To avoid triggering ventricular fibrillation
To maintain a high core temperature
In ' BE FAST ' acronym for stroke assessment ,what does the letter 'E' represent ?
Eating difficulty
Eyes (vision loss or blurring)
Emergency call
Ear (hearing loss)
What is the recommended first aid cooling method for a patient suspected of having an exertional heat stroke?
cold water immersion(ice bath)
Evaporative cooling with tepid water and fans
slowly sipping cold water
applying a warm blanket to prevent shivering
A patient is experiencing a stroke and has difficulty speaking and a facial droop . As a nurse ,which position is most appropriate for the patient while waiting for transport ?
Sitting upright with legs dangling
Side -lying (recovery) position on the affected side .
Trendelenburg position
prone position
Which of the following describes "passive rewarming" for a patient with mid hypothermia?
Administering warm caffeinated tea
applying electric heating pads to the groin
using a heated IV fluid infusion
Removing wet clothes and covering with dry blankets
Why is it important to determine the 'Time of Last known well" for a stroke patient ?
To document the patient's insurance coverage
To Determine the eligibility for fibriolytic (clot busting) therapy
To calcultae the patien's heart rate
To decide which hospital department the patient will visit
A patient with heat exhaustion is being treated .Which instruction should the nurse give regarding fluid replacement ?
Drink hot coffee to stimulate circulation
Avoid all fluids until seen by a doctor
Drink an electrolyte -rich sports drink or ORS
Drink only plain water in large quantities
What is afterdrop in the context of rewarming a hypothermic patient ?
A sudden spike in blood pressure during rewarming
A skin rash caused by the application of heat
A continued decline in core temperature after rewarming has begun
The loss of consciousness after the patient becomes warm
Which of these is a common symptoms of a stroke affecting the cerebellum?
Loss of balance and coordination
improved memory
increased appetite
Sudden growth spurt
