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WorksheetsPHS First Aid and CPR Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
What term describes when people fail to help because they assume others will act?
Crowd assistance assumption
Bystander effect phenomenon
Community diffusion reaction
Good Samaritan protection effect
Before cleaning a minor cut, what is the first simple hygiene step to reduce infection risk?
Apply antibiotic ointment
Wash your hands thoroughly
Cover with clean bandage
Rinse with strong peroxide
When removing debris from a scrape, what is the best gentle method?
Scrub with harsh alcohol
Rinse cut off with cool water
Wipe with abrasive pad
Pour concentrated bleach
What is the safest initial action if someone is seriously injured and you arrive first?
Move the person quickly
Start cleaning wounds
Call for help immediately
Give them water to drink
If a known poison is ingested, which contact should be made first when there are no severe symptoms?
Wait and monitor quietly
Call poison control promptly
Call local pharmacy now
Text a medical friend
Which trait best describes a first-degree burn?
Penetrates subcutaneous fat
Only affects outer skin
Damages nerves deeply
Always forms large blisters
For first-degree burns, what is an appropriate immediate treatment?
Cool the area gently
Break any intact blisters
Cover with tight wrap
Apply strong antiseptic
A second-degree burn commonly appears wet because which layer is lost?
Epidermis first layer
Stratum corneum thickened
Subcutaneous fat layer
Dermis completely intact
Which item should NOT be applied to second-degree burns due to tissue damage risk?
Ice directly on skin
Moist sterile bandage
Mild pain reliever
Cool clean water
Which bite response requires pulling the tick out carefully and seeing a doctor immediately if symptoms occur?
Snake bite steps
Bee sting protocol
Tick removal method
Bat exposure plan
Which spider bite should prompt immediate medical attention due to risk of severe symptoms?
House spider bite
Garden orb-weaver bite
Brown recluse bite
Jumping spider bite
When a broken limb is suspected and help is not nearby, what is the best immediate action?
Massage the injured area
Have the person walk
Apply ice directly
Create a pillow splint
What is the primary purpose of a sling for a shoulder injury?
Increase blood circulation
Prevent all movement entirely
Apply constant pressure
Support the forearm and neck
Which step helps secure a makeshift splint when a pillow is not available?
Leave limb unsupported
Stretch the limb forcefully
Use a flat board with ties
Tape only the fingers
A tourniquet should be placed where in relation to a severe limb wound?
On the opposite limb
Directly on the wound
Below the wound site
Above the wound site
Which change in vital signs commonly indicates shock?
Stable blood pressure
Rapid breathing rate
Increased appetite
Elevated skin temperature
In caring for someone showing signs of shock, which action is appropriate?
Apply ice packs to chest
Give large amounts of water
Force them to walk
Have them lay down
Which symptom is most consistent with hypothermia progression?
Increased sweating
Slurred speech
Dry warm skin
High body temperature
What is a correct approach when treating hypothermia?
Gradually warm them
Have them run briskly
Give hot alcoholic drinks
Rub snow on skin
Why is stopping blood flow above the injury crucial when using a tourniquet?
Prevents mild bruising only
Increases circulation to wound
Speeds up scab formation
Prevents life‑threatening bleeding
Which action comes first when you approach a potential CPR situation?
Begin chest compressions immediately
Assess scene safety around you
Insert the AED pads quickly
Check for a carotid pulse
What is the recommended hand placement for adult chest compressions?
Upper right chest near clavicle
Center of the chest on sternum
Directly over the ribcage edge
Lower left side of the chest
How deep should adult chest compressions be during CPR?
Roughly three inches deep
Less than half an inch
Approximately two inches deep
About one inch depth
Why do rescuers start CPR without checking for a pulse?
It is only for trained physicians
It prevents rib fractures entirely
It saves time and improves survival
It avoids using the AED device
During compressions, what should you do to maintain quality?
Compress slowly with short pauses
Do not stop until help arrives
Lean on chest to keep pressure
Avoid switching with bystanders
Which statement best describes the role of CPR before defibrillation?
CPR replaces the need for an AED
CPR maintains circulation to organs
CPR restarts the heart on its own
CPR cools the body to protect brain
What is a correct step when commanding someone to call emergency services?
Ask them later after assessment
Speak softly and avoid pointing
Point and say, “You! Call 911!”
Wait until compressions are done
Which statement about AED use is accurate?
Remove device during compressions
Shock without analyzing rhythm
Follow the prompts step-by-step
Pads go anywhere they fit
For infants, which difference applies compared to adult CPR?
Use rescue breaths with compressions
Perform compressions on abdomen
Avoid checking responsiveness entirely
Place AED pads only on legs
If an adult is choking and cannot cough or speak, what should you do first?
Start rescue breaths immediately
Give abdominal thrusts quickly
Place AED pads right away
Offer water and wait
