First Aid Practice Test and Quiz

What is a stroke?

• A condition that occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted by a blood clot, resulting in the death of brain cells.
• A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
• A critical condition brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body.
• A condition that occurs when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood.

What should you do if you think a person is having a stroke?

• Call 911, note the signs and symptoms, stay with the person and provide reassurance
• Call 911, and use the R-I-C-E treatment procedure
• Call 911, get an AED and provide CPR
• Call 911 and wait for the EMS

What is the most common type of closed wound?

• Bruise
• Contusion
• Laceration
• Abrasion

What is the first aid treatment for closed wounds?

• Applying an ointment
• Applying a cold pack
• Following the R-I-C-E procedure
• Applying a hot pack

Dressings are recommended for acute wounds to:

• Keep the wound clean
• Enhance growth factors and cytokines within wound fluid
• Promote autolysis
• Promote cell proliferation because of low pH and hypoxia

Which of the following is not a part of the RICE method for treating muscle, bone, and joint injuries?

• Rest
• Ice
• Collect
• Elevate

How should a bee sting be removed?

• Use your fingernail and scrap in the opposite direction to the sting
• Run it under cold water to wash it away
• Rub it
• Squeeze the stinger and pull it out

If a person gets bitten on the finger by a snake, how far up the arm should a pressure immobilization bandage be applied?

• Forearm
• Wrist
• Elbow
• As far up the limb as possible

What is the first step in first aid care for burns?

• Cool the burn using ice
• Relieve pain using cold water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing
• Remove the source of the injury.

What is the general first aid treatment for a chemical burn?

• Remove the chemical, then call 911
• Remove the chemical, cool it with ice, and cover it with a bandage
• Remove the chemical, flush with water, and cover with a bandage
• Do not touch the burnt area and call 911 instead

What first step should you do when you encounter an electrical burn victim?

• Check the scene for safety
• Make sure the victim is no longer in contact with the electrical current
• Provide first aid care as needed
• Check if the victim needs CPR

You encounter a victim with a burn on the right leg that contains small blisters and is extremely pinkish-red and moist. The victim is in severe pain. Which type of burn that the patient have?

• First degree burns
• Second degree burns
• Third degree burns
• Fourth degree burns

What is the most common cause of nosebleeds?

• Falling or getting hit in the nose
• Breathing dry air
• Changes in altitude
• Hypertension

What is the purpose of pressure bandages when a person is bleeding?

• To stop or control the bleeding
• To clean the wound
• To sterilize the wound
• To reduce air getting to the wound

What is the primary cause of hyperthermia?

• Overexposure to heat
• Loss of fluids and electrolytes
• Being outdoors
• Being indoors

What is the first sign that the body has trouble with heat?

• Heat cramps
• Heat exhaustion
• Heatstroke
• Hypothermia

What is the first step you should do if you find someone with hypothermia?

• Give the person a hot coffee
• Provide a thick and warm blanket
• Move the person out of the cold and remove wet clothing
• Provide warm beverages

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of poisonings at home?

• Medications
• Household cleaners
• Carbon monoxide
• Plants

What should you do if you suspect someone is experiencing alcohol poisoning?

• Force the victim to vomit
• Call 911 or the Poison Help hotline
• Give the victim something to eat or drink
• Perform CPR immediately

Which of the following is the most common cause of food poisoning?

• Red kidney beans
• Moulds
• Bacteria
• Toadstools