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WorksheetsFirst Aid Basics Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
Which of the following is true about CPR?
It replaces professional medical help
It should be performed at 60 compressions per minute
Hands-only CPR uses chest compressions only
You should stop when the person gasps
How many chest compressions per minute should you aim for during CPR?
60–80
80–100
100–120
150
What song helps you keep the right rhythm for CPR compressions?
“We Will Rock You”
“Stayin’ Alive”
“Beat It”
“Eye of the Tiger”
If someone has an allergic reaction to a bee sting, what should you do first?
Apply ice
Call 911
Wash the area
Use baking soda
How should you remove a bee stinger?
Pull it out with tweezers
Scrape it with a credit card
Squeeze it out
Use a needle
What should a person with a nosebleed do?
Lean head back
Lie down
Lean forward and pinch nose
Blow nose
How long should pressure be applied during a nosebleed?
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
When should you seek medical care for a nosebleed?
After 5 minutes
If it lasts more than 20 minutes
If the person sneezes
Only if the nose hurts
Which condition is life-threatening and requires immediate 911 assistance?
Mild burn
Heatstroke
Bee sting
Nosebleed
Which of the following is not a symptom of heatstroke?
Fainting
Fever over 104°
Cool skin
Seizures
What should you do for someone with heat exhaustion or stroke?
Give them hot fluids
Move them to a cool place
Wrap them in blankets
Ignore until symptoms worsen
A person with chest pain and shortness of breath might be having a:
Stroke
Heart attack
Seizure
Heatstroke
What medication might help someone experiencing a heart attack?
Epinephrine
Ibuprofen
Nitroglycerin
Acetaminophen
What should you do if a heart attack victim becomes unconscious?
Wait for help
Start CPR
Move them immediately
Give them aspirin
Which item should not be in a first aid kit?
Scissors
Gloves
Candy
Bandages
Which of these items helps prevent infection?
Tape
Antibiotic ointment
Calamine lotion
Hydrocortisone cream
What is calamine lotion used for?
Reducing swelling
Relieving itching
Treating burns
Stopping bleeding
Why should you include gloves in a first aid kit?
To keep your hands warm
To avoid contact with blood
To wrap wounds
To open packages
Which of the following should always be included in a first aid kit?
Flashlight
Blanket
Rope
Food
What should every first aid kit contain for emergencies?
First aid manual
Calendar
Rope
Food
