Standard First Aid Training Course

Written Test

Choose the letter corresponding to the BEST answer. Please write your answer
on the ANSWER SHEET. You are not to write anything on this questionnaire.

1. Your check of the scene suggests that a victim has suffered an electrical
shock. The first thing to do is to
A. cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.
B. ask a bystander to help you move the victim.
C. place the victim on one side with the head down.
D. make sure the power is turned off.

2. What should be your first concern at the scene where a person has been
seriously burned?
A. Checking the scene for safety.
B. Checking the victims breathing and pulse.
C. Calling your local emergency phone number.
D. Cooling the burned area

3. In general a splint should be

A. loose, so that the victim can still move the injured limb.
B. snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation.
C. tied with cravats over the injured area.
D. None of the above.

4. A victim has lost a lot of blood through a deep cut in his leg. He is breathing
fast and seems pale and restless. He is probably
A. Having a stroke
B. Having a heart attack.
C. In shock.
D. Choking.

5. Which would you do when caring for a seizure victim?

A. Remove nearby objects that might cause injury.
B. Place a small object, such as a rolled up piece of cloth, between the
victim’s teeth.
C. Try to hold the person still.
D. All of the above.

6. A 15 year old boy has just splashed a chemical on his face. After sending
someone to call for an ambulance, you should….
A. Cover the burned area.
B. Have the victim stay calm until the ambulance arrives.
C. Flush the burned area with large amounts of water until the ambulance
arrives.
D. Immediately drive the victim to the hospital.

7. Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?

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 A. To prevent infection.
B. To cool the burned area.
C. To keep the burned area warm.
D. Both A and C

8. A victim has a large piece of glass sticking out of her leg. You should…
A. Leave the glass in her leg and control the bleeding.
B. Call your local emergency phone number.
C. Remove the glass and then control the bleeding.
D. Both A and B

9. A woman has fallen and turned her ankle. She says she heard something
snap. She looks pale and is sweating. What should you do?
A. Have the victim walk on the injured ankle.
B. Care for the injury as if it were serious.
C. Apply heat and elevate the injury.
D. Apply a dressing and loosely bandage.

10. Which of the following should be done for a person experiencing a heat-
related illness?
A. Keep the victim warm.
B. Force the victim to drink fluids.
C. Apply cool wet cloths.
D. Place the victim in warm water.

11. You feel a sudden sharp pain in the bottom of your left foot. You look at the
bottom of your left shoe and see a thumb tack sticking in your shoe. What
type of wound do you have?
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Laceration
D. Puncture

12. Breathing emergencies may be caused by…

A. Asthma
B. Allergic reaction
C. Injury to a muscle or bone in the chest
D. All of the above

13. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart attack?

A. Chest pain.
B. Red, hot or dry skin.
C. Pale or bluish in color.
D. Profuse sweating.

14. When caring for a victim who has an object impaled in the hand, you should
A. remove the object, flush with cool water, and transport to hospital.

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 B. immobilize the object by placing several dressings around it.
C. break the object off where it sticks out, and bandage the injury.
D. None of the above.

15. A first degree burn

A. Involves only the top layer of skin.
B. Is red and blistered.
C. Destroys all layers of skin.
D. Is the most serious of burns.

16. You should suspect that a victim has head and spine injuries for
A. a person struck by lightning and can’t move afterwards.
B. a person found unconscious for unknown reasons.
C. a fall from the height greater than the victim’s height.
D. All of the above.

17. When caring for a student who is suffering from heat cramps, you should
A. Apply cold packs.
B. Give cool water.
C. Have the student keep walking slowly.
D. Massage the muscle vigorously.

18. Signals of an allergic reaction to a bee sting is/are

A. Feeling of tightness in the chest and throat.
B. Swelling of the face neck and tongue.
C. Rash, dizziness, or confusion
D. All of the above.

19. When caring for a snake bite victim, which of the following should you NOT
do?
A. Wash wounds.
B. Apply ice.
C. Keep the bitten part still.
D. Get professional medical care within 30 minutes.

20. When can you move a victim to another location?

A. When you need to care for another victim.
B. When the victim is in danger.
C. When it would be easier to care for the victim.
D. All of the above.

21. Shock is a condition where

A. The respiratory system fails to deliver air to the lungs.
B. The cardiovascular system fails to deliver blood to the heart.
C. The circulatory system fails to deliver blood to all parts of the body.
D. All of the above.

22. The accepted treatment for a nosebleed is

A. Use direct pressure, elevation and pressure points to control the
bleeding

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 B. Tilt the head back and tightly squeeze the nostrils
C. Have the victim lean forward. Apply gentle pressure on the nostril.
D. Lay the victim on his back and treat for shock. Apply heat if available.

23. A victim that has come in contact with a poisonous plant should
A. Wait at least 20 minutes before washing the affected area with hot
water and soap
B. Rinse the affected area immediately with soap and water
C. Continue to wear clothes that have come in contact with the plant
D. Immediately scratch and rub the affected area to provide long-term
relief from the itching

24. What care should you give a conscious, choking adult who cannot cough,
speak, or breathe?
A. Give 2 rescue breaths.
B. Look for a foreign object in the victim's mouth.
C. Give abdominal thrusts.
D. Lower the victim to the floor and open the airway.

25. You arrive on the spot of a car accident and you note that a man was
ejected off the vehicle and lies on the edge of the road. The vehicle is upside
down a few meters further. Which action do you take first?
A. Run to check if there is someone else in the vehicle.
B. Check for the safety of the place and go towards the first victim I meet.
C. Call for help on my cellphone, check the safety of the place and go
towards the first victim I meet.
D. Move the victim from the road in order to avoid another accident.

26. You're the first person to arrive at the scene of a car accident. The victim
complains of back pain and cannot feel his legs. Suddenly the dashboard of
the car bursts into flames. What do you do?
A. Tell the victim not to move and call the firefighters to the scene as
soon as possible.
B. Pull him out of the car while trying to support his head and his back as
best as possible.
C. Immediately run far away from the car.
D. Tell him to get out of the car and run far away.

27. When performing chest compressions on an adult how far should you press
down?
A. Not less than 2 inches but not more than 2.4 inches
B. Not less than1.5 inches but not more than 2 inches
C. Not less than 2 inches but not more than 3 inches
D. Not less than 1.5 inches but not more than 2.5 inches

28. When arriving on the scene of an emergency incident, in what order are the
priorities?

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 A. Give first aid; Make the area safe; Get help from others; Assess the
situation
B. Get help from others; Give first aid; Assess the situation; Make the area
safe
C. Assess the situation; Make the area safe; Give first aid; Get help from
others
D. Make the area safe; Give first aid; Assess the situation; Get help from
others

29. What is the aim of the primary assessment during first aid?
A. Determine the location of the first aid kit
B. Assess for life-threatening conditions
C. To identify less serious injuries
D. Evaluate the safety of the area

30. What position should a conscious person suffering from asthma be placed
in?
A. A comfortable sitting position
B. Lying down flat
C. Lying down with feet raised
D. Recovery position

31. A person suffering from severe hypothermia will be…

A. shivering vigorously
B. having a rapid pulse
C. breathing in a shallow manner
D. all of the above

32. If a victim refuses treatment for an urgent condition, first try and explain the
reason why they need the treatment. If they still refuse, then…
A. Treat the victim anyway
B. Leave the casualty and walk away
C. Call for emergency medical assistance and observe from a distance
D. Get another volunteer to help you convince the victim

33. A dislocated finger should be…

A. Not used for a few days to allow healing
B. Put back "in place" by you as soon as possible
C. Immobilized by splinting
D. All of the above

34. A strain is caused by which of the following?

A. An overstretched muscle
B. Cutting of a nerve
C. Ligament injury
D. Large amount of force striking the limb

35. What is the first priority when treating any casualty?

A. Bleeding
B. Circulation
C. Fractures

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 D. Airway

36. Blisters are usually associated with what type of burn?

A. 1st degree
B. 2nd degree
C. 3rd degree
D. All of the above

37. The telephone number of the National Poison Control Center is

A. 526-0899
B. 524-1078
C. 525-1961
D. 523-0911

38. If someone is bleeding from a wound, what is the first thing you must do to
help?
A. Let the blood drain out.
B. Put pressure on the injury.
C. Apply cloves of garlic.
D. Call for help.

39. If a known diabetic suddenly became pale, weak, very hungry, and irritable,
and has rapid breathing and pulse, what should you do?
A. Give them a low-calorie drink, like diet cola.
B. Give them a sugary drink or sugary food.
C. Give them bread or pasta.
D. Any of the above.

40. If someone seems distressed because of an emergency situation, what is the

first thing you should do?
A. Give them a hug and then take them to the doctor.
B. Show you are listening and calmly ask how you can help.
C. Ignore them and hope they improve.
D. Call the person’s relatives to assist you.

41. What information should you gather if you think a person has swallowed
poison or taken a harmful substance?
A. What they have taken, when and how much
B. What they have taken, when and where
C. What they have taken, when and why
D. What they have taken, why and how much

42. Which of the following may be used in the first aid treatment of jellyfish
sting?
A. coffee
B. milk
C. honey
D. vinegar

43. Your colleague is complaining of breathlessness and a tight pain in the

chest. You suspect a heart attack. What should you do?

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 A. Get him to lay down flat
B. Encourage him to stand up and move around slowly
C. Seat him in a comfortable position
D. Place him in recovery position
44. An injury where a ligament is overstretched is called a
A. dislocation
B. fracture
C. sprain
D. strain

45. Which of the following should NOT be given to a person suffering from heat
exhaustion?
A. softdrinks
B. coffee
C. iced tea
D. all of the above

46. The function of the heart is to…

A. control blood pressure
B. push blood around the body
C. produce red blood cells
D. all of the above

47. The course of action to take when dealing with an alcohol-intoxicated person
who is awake is…
A. Look for any injuries he may have sustained.
B. Call for emergency medical assistance.
C. Protect him from injuring himself.
D. All of the above.

48. Which of the following should NOT be done for a person having a stroke?
A. Give water to drink.
B. Provide a blanket if he is cold
C. Talk to the patient.
D. None of the above

49. How can we remove liquid poisons from the surface of the victim’s skin?
A. Wipe it off with dry cloth.
B. Brush it off with dry cloth.
C. Blot it off with dry cloth.
D. Any of the above is acceptable.

50. The movement of air in and out of the airways is a result of the
A. beating of the heart
B. movement of the chest wall
C. opening and closing of the mouth and nostrils
D. all of the above

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