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First aid.

Review everyday first-aid decisions, emergency warning signs and adult CPR knowledge. Educational practice; not a substitute for hands-on training.

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1. Before approaching someone who needs first aid, what should you check first?

Whether the scene is safe
Whether anyone is recording
Whether you have their medical history
Whether the person can stand

Correct answer: Whether the scene is safe

Check for hazards before approaching. An unsafe scene can create additional casualties.

2. An adult is unresponsive but breathing normally, with no suspected head, neck or back injury. After calling 911, which position is appropriate?

Standing with assistance
A recovery position on their side
Sitting upright without support
Face down with the airway covered

Correct answer: A recovery position on their side

A recovery position helps protect the airway. Continue monitoring breathing; gasping is not normal breathing and requires a different emergency response.

3. What is the recommended chest-compression depth for an average adult in cardiac arrest?

At least 4 inches
Exactly 1 inch for every adult
At least 2 inches, avoiding depths greater than 2.4 inches
About half an inch

Correct answer: At least 2 inches, avoiding depths greater than 2.4 inches

Adult CPR requires effective depth while avoiding excessive compression. These measurements do not apply to infants or young children.

4. For conventional adult CPR without an advanced airway, what compression-to-breath ratio is used by a rescuer trained and able to give breaths?

5 compressions to 5 breaths
15 compressions to 1 breath
100 compressions to 10 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths

Correct answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths

Use 30:2 when providing conventional adult CPR. Activate emergency response, obtain an AED and follow dispatcher instructions and your training.

5. While someone calls 911 for life-threatening external bleeding, what is an appropriate immediate action?

Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound
Wash it for several minutes before applying pressure
Give the person something to drink
Remove a deeply embedded object

Correct answer: Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound

Direct pressure helps control external bleeding. Use protective equipment when available and give additional care according to your training.

6. For a small thermal burn after the heat source is removed, what is appropriate first aid?

Break any blisters
Cool it with clean, cool running water
Rub butter into the skin
Apply ice directly to the burn

Correct answer: Cool it with clean, cool running water

Cool the burn without using ice or greasy remedies. Serious, large or sensitive-area burns need medical assessment.

7. Which finding suggests severe choking in a responsive adult?

They are coughing forcefully and breathing
They have a mild sore throat but breathe normally
They cannot speak, breathe or cough effectively
They can speak clearly

Correct answer: They cannot speak, breathe or cough effectively

Severe airway obstruction requires immediate help. A strong, effective cough is different from an ineffective cough or inability to breathe.

8. For a responsive adult with severe choking, which sequence is taught in current Red Cross guidance for a rescuer trained to provide it?

Give water after each cough
Start with a blind finger sweep
Give chest compressions while the person stands
5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts

Correct answer: 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts

Repeat the sequence as trained until the obstruction clears or the person becomes unresponsive. Pregnancy or inability to reach around the abdomen requires modified care.

9. A person may have a neck or spinal injury after a fall. What is the safest general approach?

Ask them to remain still and call 911
Help them walk to test their balance
Twist their neck to check movement
Move them into your vehicle immediately

Correct answer: Ask them to remain still and call 911

Leave them in the position found unless movement is necessary for safety or lifesaving care. Follow dispatcher instructions and your training.

10. What position is appropriate for an ordinary nosebleed in a responsive person?

Blow the nose repeatedly
Sit leaning slightly forward while pinching the soft part of the nose
Lie flat with the head tilted back
Tilt the head backward and swallow blood

Correct answer: Sit leaning slightly forward while pinching the soft part of the nose

Maintain pressure for 10–15 minutes. Continued bleeding or signs of a more serious problem require medical attention.

11. During a seizure, which action should a bystander avoid?

Timing the seizure
Protecting the person from injury
Putting an object into the person’s mouth
Moving nearby hazards away

Correct answer: Putting an object into the person’s mouth

Do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth. Call 911 for a first seizure, one lasting more than five minutes, or other emergency warning signs.

12. Which response is appropriate for suspected hypothermia?

Rub the arms and legs vigorously
Give alcohol to warm them
Put them in a very hot bath
Get help, shelter the person and replace wet clothing with dry insulation when feasible

Correct answer: Get help, shelter the person and replace wet clothing with dry insulation when feasible

Hypothermia is a medical emergency. Handle the person gently and prevent further heat loss while waiting for help.

13. A person suddenly has facial drooping, arm weakness and slurred speech. What should you do?

Call 911 immediately and note when symptoms began
Wait an hour to see whether symptoms pass
Give food and ask them to walk
Drive them home to sleep

Correct answer: Call 911 immediately and note when symptoms began

These can be stroke warning signs. Emergency evaluation is needed even if the symptoms improve.

14. A person has chest discomfort and other possible heart-attack symptoms. What is the best immediate action?

Ask them to exercise to see if it passes
Call 911 and follow the dispatcher’s instructions
Have them drive themselves to a clinic
Wait until the next day

Correct answer: Call 911 and follow the dispatcher’s instructions

A possible heart attack needs emergency medical care. Do not delay the call to see whether the symptoms resolve.

15. Someone twists an ankle and has pain and swelling. Which initial action is appropriate?

Apply ice directly to bare skin
Keep walking until it loosens
Limit use and apply a cold pack wrapped in a thin, dry towel
Force the joint through its full range

Correct answer: Limit use and apply a cold pack wrapped in a thin, dry towel

Treat the injury as a possible fracture rather than assuming it is only a sprain. Do not force movement; seek care for concerning or persistent symptoms.

16. A bee stinger is visible in the skin. What is the priority?

Leave it in for an hour
Cut into the skin to find more venom
Apply heat until it comes out
Remove it promptly using a clean fingernail or tweezers

Correct answer: Remove it promptly using a clean fingernail or tweezers

Remove a visible stinger quickly and clean the area. Breathing difficulty or other signs of anaphylaxis require immediate emergency help.

17. When saving a knocked-out permanent tooth for urgent dental care, where should you hold it?

By the crown, avoiding the root
By the root only
By scraping the root with gauze
By any remaining nerve tissue

Correct answer: By the crown, avoiding the root

Handle the tooth gently and keep it from drying out. Seek dental or emergency care promptly; do not scrub the root.

18. Which combination may indicate shock after serious injury?

An isolated itchy mosquito bite
Pale, cool, clammy skin with a rapid, weak pulse and altered responsiveness
Warm skin and normal alertness alone
A small bruise with no other symptoms

Correct answer: Pale, cool, clammy skin with a rapid, weak pulse and altered responsiveness

Shock can accompany life-threatening injury or illness. Call 911, address the emergency as trained and monitor breathing and responsiveness.

19. How should an attached tick usually be removed?

Coat it with petroleum jelly and wait
Twist it sharply with bare fingers
Grasp close to the skin with fine-tipped tweezers and pull steadily upward
Burn it with a match

Correct answer: Grasp close to the skin with fine-tipped tweezers and pull steadily upward

Avoid burning, squeezing or twisting the tick. Clean the area after removal and seek advice if symptoms or concerns develop.

20. An object is embedded in someone’s eye. What should you do?

Pull it out with tweezers
Press firmly on the eyeball
Rub the eye until it loosens
Seek immediate medical care without trying to remove it

Correct answer: Seek immediate medical care without trying to remove it

An embedded object is different from loose surface debris. Avoid disturbing the injury and obtain emergency medical help.

Educational practice. This quiz is not a certification or a substitute for hands-on training. For emergency assistance, call 911.

Guidance behind this quiz

Answers reviewed November 2026 against the following public guidance.