Do you really know what to do during a medical emergency? Take these 12 emergency first aid quiz questions and find out just how deep your knowledge really goes. The results might just surprise you!
Question 1/12
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What's the universal sign for choking?
Mouth wide open, tongue out
Both hands on the throat
Finger pointing to the mouth
Question 2/12
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If you're choking and you're all alone, what should you do?
Stick your finger down your throat.
Throw yourself over a chair or countertop.
Call 911 and wait.
Question 3/12
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What's something helpful you can give to a person who might be having a heart attack?
Aspirin
A cup of coffee
Ibuprofen
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At what point is a fever considered dangerous in an adult?
100 Degrees F
103 Degrees F
101 Degrees F
Question 5/12
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Which is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for use in CPR of an adult casualty?
5 compressions to 1 rescue breath
2 compressions to 1 rescue breath
30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths
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Which test should you use if you suspect that a casualty has had a stroke?
Airway, breathing, circulation
Pulse, breathing rate, temperature
Face, arms, speech
Question 7/12
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If you happen to lose a tooth and can't stick it back in the socket, you should immediately place it in _____.
Warm water
Milk
Orange juice
Question 8/12
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If chemicals have splashed into your eyes, for how long should you flush them with water?
One minute
20 minutes
One hour
Question 9/12
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You are a lone first aider and have an unconscious non-breathing adult, what should you do first?
Call 911 requesting AED and ambulance
Give five rescue breaths
Start CPR with 30 compressions
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If you're with someone who needs CPR but you're not trained in it, what should you do?
Elevate the person's head
Chest compressions only
Wait for help
Question 11/12
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Which type of painkiller will also reduce swelling?
Naproxen
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Question 12/12
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If someone has fainted, should you raise his head or his feet above heart level?
Head
Feet
Either one
Unfortunately, you don't know your basic first aid very well just yet! While you may know a few basic procedures, you still have a lot to learn before you'll be saving any lives! Better luck next time!
C+, First Aid Flop
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Right!
You have a good base knowledge on many first aid procedures and techniques! While you would sure be handy to have on stand by in an emergency situation, you're not quite a pro just yet. Worry not, learning is half the battle!
B+, First Aid Fine
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Right!
Congratulations, you're the person most people would want around in an emergency! You have an amazing knowledge on first aid and know how to think on your feet. You've trained, learned, and have done all you can to be prepared in every first aid situation.
A+, First Aid Fantastic
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Right!
1
What's the universal sign for choking?
Mouth wide open, tongue out
Both hands on the throat
Finger pointing to the mouth
2
If you're choking and you're all alone, what should you do?
Stick your finger down your throat.
Throw yourself over a chair or countertop.
Call 911 and wait.
3
What's something helpful you can give to a person who might be having a heart attack?
Aspirin
A cup of coffee
Ibuprofen
4
At what point is a fever considered dangerous in an adult?
100 Degrees F
103 Degrees F
101 Degrees F
5
Which is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for use in CPR of an adult casualty?
5 compressions to 1 rescue breath
2 compressions to 1 rescue breath
30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths
6
Which test should you use if you suspect that a casualty has had a stroke?
Airway, breathing, circulation
Pulse, breathing rate, temperature
Face, arms, speech
7
If you happen to lose a tooth and can't stick it back in the socket, you should immediately place it in _____.
Warm water
Milk
Orange juice
8
If chemicals have splashed into your eyes, for how long should you flush them with water?
One minute
20 minutes
One hour
9
You are a lone first aider and have an unconscious non-breathing adult, what should you do first?
Call 911 requesting AED and ambulance
Give five rescue breaths
Start CPR with 30 compressions
10
If you're with someone who needs CPR but you're not trained in it, what should you do?
Elevate the person's head
Chest compressions only
Wait for help
11
Which type of painkiller will also reduce swelling?
Naproxen
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
12
If someone has fainted, should you raise his head or his feet above heart level?
Head
Feet
Either one
