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Recognizing Emergencies and Overcoming Barriers

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sign most strongly suggests an emergency that may require calling 911?

a)

Normal street noise at rush hour

b)

A faint smell of food nearby

c)

Someone acting slightly confused

d)

A stopped vehicle on the roadside

2.

You arrive first at a scene where a person is unconscious and there is a strong gas odor. What should be your initial plan?

a)

Call 911 and keep yourself safe

b)

Move the person without checking hazards

c)

Wait for others to take charge

d)

Ignore the odor and start CPR

3.

Which action best meets Good Samaritan Law requirements when giving first aid?

a)

Act in good faith and within training

b)

Use any method beyond your training

c)

Guarantee a cure and perfect results

d)

Leave once help becomes difficult

4.

A bystander performs an emergency tracheotomy without training and causes harm. Which term describes this behavior under Good Samaritan laws?

a)

Good faith assistance

b)

Proper informed consent

c)

Within the scope of training

d)

Reckless and negligent conduct

5.

Which action best reduces your risk of disease when giving first aid to someone who is bleeding?

a)

Cover your mouth and nose only

b)

Stand farther away without helping

c)

Wash hands after finishing care only

d)

Put on disposable gloves before touching

6.

You begin CPR on a stranger. What simple step should you take to create a barrier between you and the person?

a)

Use a breathing barrier over the mouth

b)

Wear a wool hat and scarf

c)

Double up on cotton T‑shirts

d)

Place a towel under their shoulders

7.

When you call 911, which information should you be ready to give first so responders can find you quickly?

a)

The exact location and address of the emergency

b)

Your full name and age

c)

A detailed description of the injured person

d)

The nature of symptoms and injuries

8.

Which situation most clearly justifies moving an injured person immediately?

a)

Comfortable position on a soft surface

b)

Minor bruises with stable breathing

c)

Clear airway and normal pulse

d)

Threat of fire or explosion nearby

9.

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?

a)

Walking assist with support under arm

b)

Two‑person seat carry without standing

c)

Ankle drag by pulling the feet

d)

Blanket drag using a sheet

10.

Put the emergency action steps in the correct order.

a)

Care, Call, Check

b)

Care, Check, Call

c)

Check, Call, Care

d)

Call, Check, Care

11.

You arrive at a playground where someone is hurt. What should you do first?

a)

Check if the scene is safe

b)

Give specific care right away

c)

Call 911 immediately

d)

Reassure the person calmly

12.

A classmate is unconscious and you must leave briefly to get help. What position should you place them in before you go?

a)

Recovery position on their side

b)

Supine position flat on back

c)

Sitting upright in a chair

d)

Prone position face down

13.

Look at the adult choking diagram. What is the correct first action before performing abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult?

a)

Immediately start abdominal thrusts

b)

Have the person drink water

c)

Give five back blows right away

d)

Check the scene and then the person

14.

In the child choking diagram, where should you place your fist for abdominal thrusts on a conscious child?

a)

At the center of the chest bone

b)

Below the navel near the hips

c)

Just above the child’s navel

d)

Directly on the lower ribs

15.

A conscious infant is choking. Based on the diagram, which sequence shows the appropriate initial procedure?

a)

Lay infant on back, give chest compressions

b)

Place infant face-down on forearm, give five back blows

c)

Five abdominal thrusts, then call 911

d)

Give water to swallow, then pat the back

16.

Which step ensures an open airway before giving a rescue breath?

a)

Tilt the head and lift the chin

b)

Watch for chest rising

c)

Seal your mouth over theirs

d)

Pinch the nose and blow gently

17.

How often should rescue breaths be given to an infant when providing rescue breathing?

a)

About every 3 seconds

b)

Every 10 seconds

c)

Once per minute

d)

Only after compressions

18.

You find an unresponsive person with no pulse. What is the correct first action in hands-only CPR?

a)

Give two rescue breaths

b)

Start compressions silently

c)

Call 911 immediately

d)

Check for injuries first

19.

Hands-only CPR compressions should match the beat of which song and at what rate?

a)

Eye of the Tiger at 80 per minute

b)

Beat It at 60 per minute

c)

We Will Rock You at 120 per minute

d)

Stayin’ Alive at 100 per minute

20.

Where can you check for a pulse on an adult if you are unsure?

a)

Lower back area

b)

Upper arm muscle

c)

Neck or wrist area

d)

Behind the knee only

21.

Which song’s tempo can help you keep the correct rate for chest compressions during CPR (about 100 beats per minute)?

a)

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

b)

Thunder by Imagine Dragons

c)

Happy by Pharrell Williams

d)

Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees

22.

A second-degree burn is best described as which of the following?

a)

Damages only the skin surface

b)

Affects the outer and second skin layers

c)

Kills skin down to fatty tissue

d)

Caused only by electricity exposure

23.

Which step should be done first when caring for a severed finger shown in the diagram?

a)

Wash the part under running water

b)

Seal the part in a dry paper bag

c)

Place the part directly on ice

d)

Control bleeding and apply pressure

24.

A classmate has a nosebleed during gym. What is the best immediate position and action?

a)

Lean forward and pinch nostrils

b)

Stand upright and fan face

c)

Lean back and breathe deeply

d)

Lie flat and raise chin

25.

RICE is used for sprains and strains. Which letter is correctly matched to its action?

a)

R—Rest: do not move the injured area

b)

I—Ice: apply warm heating pad

c)

C—Compress: massage the injury firmly

d)

E—Elevate: lower the limb below heart

26.

A friend faints during class. What is the most appropriate first step you should take?

a)

Raise their legs about twelve inches

b)

Give them cold water to drink

c)

Help them stand up quickly

d)

Tie a belt to keep them still

27.

A younger sibling may have swallowed household cleaner and is awake. What is the best next step?

a)

Give large amounts of milk

b)

Wait to see if symptoms start

c)

Make them vomit right away

d)

Call the Poison Control Center

28.

After a bee sting, which action helps prevent swelling and discomfort?

a)

Wash the area and use ice

b)

Cover tightly with bandage

c)

Apply heat to the area

d)

Scratch to remove the stinger

29.

A soccer player shows signs of heat stroke on a hot day. Which set of actions is most appropriate?

a)

Move to a cool place and fan

b)

Wrap in blankets and rest

c)

Keep playing but drink soda

d)

Move to shade and give hot tea

30.

Someone with diabetes is acting confused and shaky. What should you do first if you suspect low blood sugar?

a)

Give them some sugar

b)

Offer a large meal

c)

Call 9-1-1 immediately

d)

Have them run for exercise