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WorksheetsFirst Aid Quiz for Year 8 Health
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the first step when approaching an injured person?
Start first aid immediately
Check for danger to yourself and others
Ask them what happened
Call for help right away
What does DRSABCD stand for in first aid?
Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator
Danger, React, Support, Assess, Bandage, Cool, Dress
Don’t Run, Stay Alert, Be Careful Daily
Danger, Rest, Safe Airway, Breathe, CPR, Doctor
Why is it important to stay calm during a first aid emergency?
It helps others panic less and allows clear thinking
It makes you look confident
It slows your breathing
It impresses the teacher
What is the correct emergency number to call in Australia?
112
911
000
999
What should you do first for a bleeding wound?
Wash it with soap
Apply pressure with a clean cloth
Remove any object in the wound
Wait for it to stop on its own
If a person is bleeding heavily, what is your next action after applying pressure?
Raise the injured part above the heart
Remove the bandage
Apply ice directly
Wash the area
Which of the following can help prevent infection in a cut?
Blowing on it
Covering with a clean dressing
Wrapping with plastic
Leaving it open
A student falls and bumps their head, then feels dizzy. What should you do?
Let them lie down in the sun
Apply an ice pack and monitor for concussion
Tell them to shake it off
Give them water and ignore symptoms
What is the correct first aid for a suspected fracture?
Move the limb to check if it’s broken
Straighten the limb
Keep it still and use RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
Massage the area
A sprained ankle should be treated by:
Applying heat
Keeping the leg moving
Using the RICE method
Wrapping it tightly with tape
If a student has an asthma attack, what is the first thing you should do?
Call 000 immediately
Help them use their reliever inhaler
Give them water
Tell them to take deep breaths
What should you do if someone is choking and cannot speak or breathe?
Encourage them to cough
Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts
Give them a drink of water
Pat them on the head
Why might a person faint?
Low blood flow to the brain
High sugar levels
Strong muscles
Too much caffeine
If a person faints, what should you do?
Shake them to wake up
Lay them flat and raise their legs
Pour cold water on their face
Ignore them
The correct treatment for a burn is:
Apply ice
Apply butter
Cool under running water for 20 minutes
Cover with cotton wool
Why shouldn’t you pop blisters after a burn?
It looks bad
It increases risk of infection
It heals faster
It hurts less
What should you never do for a chemical burn?
Remove contaminated clothing
Wash the area immediately
Touch it with bare hands
Rinse under water
An epileptic seizure requires:
Holding the person down
Placing something in their mouth
Moving objects away and timing the seizure
Pouring water on them
After a seizure, what should you do?
Leave them alone
Place them in the recovery position
Force them to sit up
Offer food
An allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is treated using:
A puffer
Cold compress
Epipen
Bandages
What is the purpose of an Epipen?
To stop bleeding
To treat infection
To deliver adrenaline for severe allergic reactions
To relieve pain
During exercise, why does heart rate increase?
To deliver more oxygen to muscles
To keep the brain active
To slow breathing
To reduce sweating
Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Left atrium
A fit athlete usually has:
A higher resting heart rate
A lower resting heart rate
A weak pulse
No change in pulse
What should you do if someone is not breathing?
Start CPR
Check their phone
Wait for help
Give them a drink
The ratio of chest compressions to breaths in CPR is:
10:2
15:1
30:2
20:4
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?
1 cm
2 cm
5 cm
8 cm
When using an AED (defibrillator), you should:
Keep touching the person
Follow the voice prompts
Place pads anywhere
Use before CPR
Why is it important to know first aid at school?
It is part of PE
It helps prevent minor issues from becoming serious
It replaces calling 000
It earns extra credit
Which of the following is NOT part of first aid responsibilities?
Providing comfort and support
Diagnosing medical conditions
Ensuring safety
Seeking professional help
