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WorksheetsFirst Aid and CPR Open Book Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which best defines a poison?
A substance that contaminates food and makes it unfit for consumption when improperly stored or handled.
Any harmful item typically found in household cleaning agents that can pose risks if ingested or misused.
A material that, when absorbed, ingested, inhaled, or injected in sufficient quantity, can cause damage to health or be life-threatening.
Any chemical substance that emits a foul odour and may cause discomfort or irritation when exposed to.
Which of the following is not a typical route by which poison enters the body?
Through the mouth
Absorbed via skin
Transmitted by coughing
Injected into the bloodstream
What effect can poison have on the brain?
Sweating and skin irritation
Blurred vision and rash
Confusion and seizures
Ringing in the ears and vomiting
A teenager was found semi-conscious after sniffing glue in an enclosed room. His heart rate is irregular, and he is struggling to breathe. Which of the following actions is most appropriate as first aid according to poisoning principles?
Offer small sips of water slowly to prevent dehydration and flush out toxins.
Move the victim to an area with fresh air immediately and continuously monitor breathing and responsiveness.
Tilt the victim's head downward and gently induce vomiting to expel the toxic substance.
Place a cold damp cloth on the victim's forehead and attempt verbal stimulation to keep them alert.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Liver
Lungs
Skin
Heart
Which of the following is a function of the skin?
Blood filtration
Vitamin D synthesis
Oxygen exchange
Digestion
The 'Rule of Nines' is used to:
Diagnose infection
Classify degree of burns
Measure percentage of body burned
Measure burn depth
Which of the following best explains why third-degree burns may be painless initially?
They cause less tissue damage
Nerve endings are destroyed
The burn is superficial
The burn cools rapidly
A fracture where the bone pierces through the skin is called:
Closed fracture
Open fracture
Greenstick fracture
Simple fracture
What is the primary reason an open fracture requires immediate medical attention?
Severe bruising
Pain and swelling
High risk of infection
Possibility of sprain
Which fracture pattern is most common in children?
Spiral fracture
Greenstick fracture
Transverse fracture
Segmental fracture
Why is it important not to apply direct pressure on a bone protruding from an open fracture?
It might relieve pain
It can worsen the injury or cause infection
It helps stop bleeding faster
It stabilizes the fracture
Which of the following fractures involves multiple bone fragments?
Spiral fracture
Transverse fracture
Segmental fracture
Comminuted fracture
After applying a roller bandage to a forearm injury, the patient starts experiencing numbness and tingling in their fingers within 10 minutes. What is the most likely cause?
The dressing was applied too dry
The wound is getting infected
The bandage is restricting blood flow and nerve signals
The arm was not elevated after bandaging
A teenager was found semi-conscious after sniffing glue in an enclosed room. His heart rate is irregular, and he is struggling to breathe. Which of the following actions is most appropriate as first aid according to poisoning principles?
Offer small sips of water slowly to prevent dehydration and flush out toxins.
Move the victim to an area with fresh air immediately and continuously monitor breathing and responsiveness.
Tilt the victim’s head downward and gently induce vomiting to expel the toxic substance.
Place a cold damp cloth on the victim’s forehead and attempt verbal stimulation to keep them alert.
