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WorksheetsRecognizing Emergencies and Overcoming Barriers
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which sign most strongly suggests an emergency that may require calling 911?
Normal street noise at rush hour
A faint smell of food nearby
Someone acting slightly confused
A stopped vehicle on the roadside
You arrive first at a scene where a person is unconscious and there is a strong gas odor. What should be your initial plan?
Call 911 and keep yourself safe
Move the person without checking hazards
Wait for others to take charge
Ignore the odor and start CPR
Which action best meets Good Samaritan Law requirements when giving first aid?
Act in good faith and within training
Use any method beyond your training
Guarantee a cure and perfect results
Leave once help becomes difficult
A bystander performs an emergency tracheotomy without training and causes harm. Which term describes this behavior under Good Samaritan laws?
Good faith assistance
Proper informed consent
Within the scope of training
Reckless and negligent conduct
Which action best reduces your risk of disease when giving first aid to someone who is bleeding?
Cover your mouth and nose only
Stand farther away without helping
Wash hands after finishing care only
Put on disposable gloves before touching
You begin CPR on a stranger. What simple step should you take to create a barrier between you and the person?
Use a breathing barrier over the mouth
Wear a wool hat and scarf
Double up on cotton T‑shirts
Place a towel under their shoulders
When you call 911, which information should you be ready to give first so responders can find you quickly?
The exact location and address of the emergency
Your full name and age
A detailed description of the injured person
The nature of symptoms and injuries
Which situation most clearly justifies moving an injured person immediately?
Comfortable position on a soft surface
Minor bruises with stable breathing
Clear airway and normal pulse
Threat of fire or explosion nearby
A friend is conscious but weak and can bear some weight. Which technique shown is the best choice to help them move a short distance?
Walking assist with support under arm
Two‑person seat carry without standing
Ankle drag by pulling the feet
Blanket drag using a sheet
Put the emergency action steps in the correct order.
Care, Call, Check
Care, Check, Call
Check, Call, Care
Call, Check, Care
You arrive at a playground where someone is hurt. What should you do first?
Check if the scene is safe
Give specific care right away
Call 911 immediately
Reassure the person calmly
A classmate is unconscious and you must leave briefly to get help. What position should you place them in before you go?
Recovery position on their side
Supine position flat on back
Sitting upright in a chair
Prone position face down
Look at the adult choking diagram. What is the correct first action before performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult?
Immediately start abdominal thrusts
Have the person drink water
Give five back blows right away
Check the scene and then the person
In the child choking diagram, where should you place your fist for abdominal thrusts on a conscious child?
At the center of the chest bone
Below the navel near the hips
Just above the child’s navel
Directly on the lower ribs
A conscious infant is choking. Based on the diagram, which sequence shows the appropriate initial procedure?
Lay infant on back, give chest compressions
Place infant face-down on forearm, give five back blows
Five abdominal thrusts, then call 911
Give water to swallow, then pat the back
Which step ensures an open airway before giving a rescue breath?
Tilt the head and lift the chin
Watch for chest rising
Seal your mouth over theirs
Pinch the nose and blow gently
How often should rescue breaths be given to an infant when providing rescue breathing?
About every 3 seconds
Every 10 seconds
Once per minute
Only after compressions
You find an unresponsive person with no pulse. What is the correct first action in hands-only CPR?
Give two rescue breaths
Start compressions silently
Call 911 immediately
Check for injuries first
Hands-only CPR compressions should match the beat of which song and at what rate?
Eye of the Tiger at 80 per minute
Beat It at 60 per minute
We Will Rock You at 120 per minute
Stayin’ Alive at 100 per minute
Where can you check for a pulse on an adult if you are unsure?
Lower back area
Upper arm muscle
Neck or wrist area
Behind the knee only
Which song’s tempo can help you keep the correct rate for chest compressions during CPR (about 100 beats per minute)?
Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
Thunder by Imagine Dragons
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees
A second-degree burn is best described as which of the following?
Damages only the skin surface
Affects the outer and second skin layers
Kills skin down to fatty tissue
Caused only by electricity exposure
Which step should be done first when caring for a severed finger shown in the diagram?
Wash the part under running water
Seal the part in a dry paper bag
Place the part directly on ice
Control bleeding and apply pressure
A classmate has a nosebleed during gym. What is the best immediate position and action?
Lean forward and pinch nostrils
Stand upright and fan face
Lean back and breathe deeply
Lie flat and raise chin
RICE is used for sprains and strains. Which letter is correctly matched to its action?
R—Rest: do not move the injured area
I—Ice: apply warm heating pad
C—Compress: massage the injury firmly
E—Elevate: lower the limb below heart
A friend faints during class. What is the most appropriate first step you should take?
Raise their legs about twelve inches
Give them cold water to drink
Help them stand up quickly
Tie a belt to keep them still
A younger sibling may have swallowed household cleaner and is awake. What is the best next step?
Give large amounts of milk
Wait to see if symptoms start
Make them vomit right away
Call the Poison Control Center
After a bee sting, which action helps prevent swelling and discomfort?
Wash the area and use ice
Cover tightly with bandage
Apply heat to the area
Scratch to remove the stinger
A soccer player shows signs of heat stroke on a hot day. Which set of actions is most appropriate?
Move to a cool place and fan
Wrap in blankets and rest
Keep playing but drink soda
Move to shade and give hot tea
Someone with diabetes is acting confused and shaky. What should you do first if you suspect low blood sugar?
Give them some sugar
Offer a large meal
Call 9-1-1 immediately
Have them run for exercise
