What is the main role of first aid before professional help arrives?
A Provide immediate temporary care
B Replace all medical treatment
C Diagnose every injury
D Prevent every complication
Answer: A. Provide immediate temporary care. First aid is immediate care for an ill or injured person while professional help is being arranged or arrives.
Before approaching an injured person, what should a responder check?
A The person’s phone model
B Scene safety and hazards
C Nearby building ownership
D The weather forecast only
Answer: B. Scene safety and hazards. Check the scene for danger first so you do not become another injured person.
Which sequence summarizes a common emergency response framework?
A Run, lift, leave
B Look, wait, walk
C Check, call, care
D Treat, diagnose, discharge
Answer: C. Check, call, care. The Red Cross framework is check the scene and person, call for help, then provide care appropriate to your training.
When possible, what should you do before touching a responsive person?
A Move them immediately
B Give them medicine
C Search their belongings
D Ask for consent
Answer: D. Ask for consent. Obtain consent when possible before providing care to a responsive person.
Why might a first aider use gloves or another barrier?
A Reduce contact with body fluids
B Diagnose internal injuries
C Replace hand hygiene
D Stop all bleeding
Answer: A. Reduce contact with body fluids. Appropriate protective barriers can reduce exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material.
How can a bystander initially check whether someone responds?
A Shake them forcefully
B Speak loudly and tap gently
C Pour water on them
D Make them stand
Answer: B. Speak loudly and tap gently. A shout-tap-shout approach can help check responsiveness; avoid rough handling, especially when injury is possible.
Which situation calls for urgent emergency help?
A A small painless bruise
B A mild temporary itch
C Unresponsive or not breathing normally
D A paper cut
Answer: C. Unresponsive or not breathing normally. Unresponsiveness, abnormal breathing, severe bleeding, and other obvious life threats require urgent emergency help.
What number should a bystander call during a life-threatening emergency?
A A relative’s office number
B A routine clinic line
C An online directory
D The local emergency number
Answer: D. The local emergency number. Use the emergency number for the country or area where the emergency is happening.
If a dispatcher gives instructions, what should a bystander do?
A Follow the instructions
B Talk over the dispatcher
C End the call immediately
D Guess at a procedure
Answer: A. Follow the instructions. Emergency dispatchers may guide a bystander through actions while help is on the way.
How should a first aider choose what care to provide?
A Attempt any procedure
B Stay within training
C Use someone else’s medicine
D Ignore changing symptoms
Answer: B. Stay within training. Provide care appropriate to your level of training and continue monitoring the person.
When an adult is unresponsive and only gasping, what should a bystander do?
A Offer food and water
B Wait for full awakening
C Call and begin CPR
D Move them to a chair
Answer: C. Call and begin CPR. Call the local emergency number, begin CPR, and have someone retrieve an AED if available.
What compression rate is recommended for adult CPR?
A 20–40 per minute
B 50–70 per minute
C 150–180 per minute
D 100–120 per minute
Answer: D. 100–120 per minute. Current AHA guidance recommends a chest-compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute for adults in cardiac arrest.
When an AED arrives, what should the rescuer do first?
A Turn on; follow prompts
B Ignore its voice prompts
C Apply pads over clothing
D Wait for a physician
Answer: A. Turn on; follow prompts. AEDs provide step-by-step instructions; turn the device on and follow its prompts.
While an AED analyzes the heart rhythm, what should bystanders do?
A Continue touching the person
B Keep everyone clear
C Remove the AED pads
D Pour water nearby
Answer: B. Keep everyone clear. Keep everyone clear while the AED analyzes or delivers a shock, as directed by the device.
When should CPR generally continue during a cardiac arrest response?
A For exactly one minute
B Until an AED is found
C Until help takes over
D Only until a shock
Answer: C. Until help takes over. Continue CPR until the person responds or trained emergency responders take over, following dispatcher and AED instructions.
What is an immediate first-aid action for severe external bleeding?
A Remove embedded objects
B Wash deeply inside the wound
C Wait to see what happens
D Apply firm direct pressure
Answer: D. Apply firm direct pressure. Direct pressure over the wound is a key first-aid action for external bleeding while emergency help is arranged.
What can help protect a responder while assisting with bleeding?
A Use gloves or a barrier
B Touch blood with bare hands
C Share personal towels
D Skip handwashing afterward
Answer: A. Use gloves or a barrier. Use disposable gloves or another barrier when available and wash hands after care.
If an object is embedded in a bleeding wound, what should you do?
A Pull it out quickly
B Leave it in place
C Twist it free
D Push it deeper
Answer: B. Leave it in place. Do not remove an embedded object; apply pressure around it and get emergency medical help.
When might a tourniquet be considered by a lay responder?
A Any small cut
B A nosebleed
C Severe limb bleeding, if trained
D A mild bruise
Answer: C. Severe limb bleeding, if trained. A tourniquet may be used for life-threatening limb bleeding when available and the responder is trained.
Which bleeding pattern can signal a life-threatening injury?
A A tiny dry scratch
B A small old bruise
C A mild skin mark
D Continuous or spurting blood
Answer: D. Continuous or spurting blood. Continuous or spurting blood can indicate life-threatening external bleeding and needs urgent help.
How should a thermal burn be cooled initially?
A Cool clean running water
B Ice directly on skin
C Butter over the burn
D Hot water
Answer: A. Cool clean running water. Red Cross guidance recommends cooling a thermal burn with clean, cool running water as soon as possible.
Why should ice not be placed directly on a burn?
A It removes all pain safely
B It can worsen tissue damage
C It disinfects the burn
D It speeds every healing process
Answer: B. It can worsen tissue damage. Ice can further damage burned skin; use cool, clean running water instead.
What should be done with jewelry near a burn if it is removable?
A Tighten it in place
B Cover it with ice
C Remove it unless stuck
D Apply adhesive over it
Answer: C. Remove it unless stuck. Remove jewelry and loose clothing near the burn unless it is stuck to the skin.
Which substance should not be spread on a fresh burn as first aid?
A Clean cool water
B A nonstick dressing later
C A clean cloth
D Butter
Answer: D. Butter. Butter and other greasy substances can trap heat and worsen a burn.
Which burn may need prompt professional evaluation?
A Deep or extensive burn
B A tiny painless mark
C A brief warm sensation
D A small unbroken blister only
Answer: A. Deep or extensive burn. Deep, extensive, or sensitive-area burns may require urgent medical evaluation.
What should a bystander do for severe choking?
A Offer food or drink
B Call; follow trained guidance
C Leave the person alone
D Blindly sweep the mouth
Answer: B. Call; follow trained guidance. Severe choking is an emergency. Call for help and provide care only as trained or directed by emergency services.
During a seizure, what is a useful first-aid priority?
A Hold them down firmly
B Put objects in mouth
C Protect the person from injury
D Give food immediately
Answer: C. Protect the person from injury. Clear nearby hazards, protect the person from injury, and stay with them.
Why should a bystander avoid restraining someone having a seizure?
A It stops all seizures
B It improves breathing
C It prevents future seizures
D Restraint can cause injury
Answer: D. Restraint can cause injury. Do not restrain the person; focus on preventing injury and getting help when needed.
What should never be placed in a person’s mouth during a seizure?
A Objects or fingers
B A clean pillow nearby
C Nothing at all
D A medical alert card
Answer: A. Objects or fingers. Do not put objects or fingers in the mouth during a seizure.
Which seizure situation calls for emergency services?
A A familiar brief episode
B First seizure or breathing difficulty
C A person resting afterward
D A seizure plan is followed
Answer: B. First seizure or breathing difficulty. Emergency help is appropriate for a first seizure, breathing problems, serious injury, or other concerning circumstances.
If a head, neck, or back injury is suspected, what is generally safest?
A Ask them to walk
B Twist the neck gently
C Keep the person still
D Move them for comfort
Answer: C. Keep the person still. Avoid moving someone with a suspected head, neck, or spinal injury unless the scene is unsafe or movement is needed for lifesaving care.
How should a person with a nosebleed generally position their head?
A Tilt far backward
B Lie face down
C Hang the head below knees
D Sit and lean forward
Answer: D. Sit and lean forward. Sitting slightly forward helps keep blood from pooling in the throat.
For a nosebleed, which area is usually pinched continuously?
A Soft part of the nose
B Bridge between the eyes
C Upper lip only
D Both ears
Answer: A. Soft part of the nose. Pinch the soft part of the nose continuously, following current first-aid guidance.
What should a bystander do with a suspected broken bone?
A Straighten it forcefully
B Keep the area still
C Test it by walking
D Push the bone inward
Answer: B. Keep the area still. Avoid moving or straightening a suspected fracture and seek appropriate medical help.
What is the purpose of a basic first-aid kit?
A Replace emergency services
B Diagnose every illness
C Provide supplies for initial care
D Store prescription drugs for everyone
Answer: C. Provide supplies for initial care. A first-aid kit supplies basic items for temporary care until more help is available.
Why should a responder reassess an injured person?
A First checks are always final
B Monitoring delays all care
C Symptoms never change
D Their condition can change
Answer: D. Their condition can change. Continue checking for changes in breathing, responsiveness, bleeding, or other signs while waiting for help.
Why should severe bleeding be treated as an emergency?
A Blood loss can threaten life
B All bleeding stops instantly
C Bandages cause infection
D Pain is always harmless
Answer: A. Blood loss can threaten life. Severe blood loss can become life-threatening and requires prompt emergency care.
What should happen when blood soaks through the first dressing?
A Remove the original pad
B Add another pad on top
C Stop applying pressure
D Wash the wound deeply
Answer: B. Add another pad on top. Red Cross guidance says another pad can be placed on top while maintaining direct pressure.
If a scene contains an active hazard, what should a bystander do?
A Rush in immediately
B Move the hazard barehanded
C Stay back; call for help
D Ignore personal safety
Answer: C. Stay back; call for help. Do not enter an unsafe scene; call emergency responders and wait until it is safe to help.
How can bystanders divide tasks during a serious emergency?
A Everyone leave the scene
B One person do everything
C Ask nobody for help
D Delegate the call and AED
Answer: D. Delegate the call and AED. Assigning someone to call and another to retrieve an AED can help start care sooner.
What information can help emergency responders when they arrive?
A What happened and care given
B Only the person’s favorite food
C Unverified guesses
D Unrelated personal details
Answer: A. What happened and care given. Briefly tell responders what happened, what you observed, and what care was provided.
Why is first-aid training valuable even when emergency services exist?
A It replaces medical professionals
B It builds practical response skills
C It prevents every emergency
D It grants a diagnosis
Answer: B. It builds practical response skills. Training helps people practice skills and respond more confidently while professional help is on the way.
Which action is appropriate if you are unsure how to help?
A Attempt an untrained procedure
B Give someone else’s medicine
C Call emergency services for guidance
D Wait without monitoring
Answer: C. Call emergency services for guidance. Call for help and follow dispatcher instructions; do not attempt procedures beyond your training.
What should a bystander do if someone collapses and is not breathing normally?
A Give a drink
B Wait for a family member
C Place them in a vehicle
D Call, begin CPR, use AED
Answer: D. Call, begin CPR, use AED. For suspected cardiac arrest, call emergency services, begin CPR, and use an AED as soon as available.
How can a bystander use an AED safely?
A Follow its voice prompts
B Guess the shock setting
C Touch the person during analysis
D Delay turning it on
Answer: A. Follow its voice prompts. AEDs guide users through pad placement and rhythm analysis; follow the device prompts and keep people clear when instructed.
What is the best general response to life-threatening bleeding?
A Clean the wound first
B Call and apply direct pressure
C Wait for a bandage
D Remove embedded material
Answer: B. Call and apply direct pressure. Call emergency services and apply direct pressure while staying within your training.
After cooling a burn, what kind of covering may protect it?
A Greasy food wrap
B Cotton stuck to skin
C Clean nonstick dressing
D Ice pack
Answer: C. Clean nonstick dressing. A clean, non-adherent dressing can loosely protect a cooled burn while medical evaluation is arranged if needed.
What should you do if a burn is caused by electricity?
A Touch the person immediately
B Pour oil on the burn
C Use a metal tool
D Ensure power is off first
Answer: D. Ensure power is off first. Do not approach until the electrical source is off and the scene is safe; electrical burns need medical assessment.
Which first-aid action should be avoided for a suspected spinal injury?
A Unnecessary movement
B Calling emergency services
C Monitoring breathing
D Keeping the person still
Answer: A. Unnecessary movement. Avoid unnecessary movement; move the person only for scene safety or lifesaving care.
What is a sensible action while waiting for emergency responders?
A Leave them unattended
B Stay nearby and monitor
C Give unprescribed medicine
D Stop checking breathing
Answer: B. Stay nearby and monitor. Stay with the person, monitor their condition, and continue care within your training until responders take over.