BCC First Aid Quiz

What is the name given to the movement that opens the airway of an unconscious casualty?

• field tracheostomy

• hold them up and tap on their upper back

• head tilt and chin lift

• turn them on a side and lift head so neck is straight

How long should you check to see if an unconscious casualty is breathing normally?

• No more than 5 seconds

• No more than 10 seconds

• No more than 30 seconds

• No more than 60 seconds

What is an open fracture?

• a fracture in which the broken bone punctures the skin

• a fracture in which the broken bone is caused by a sprain

• a fracture in which the broken bone is located in the arm

• a fracture in which the bone is exposed as the skin is broken

What steps would you take to control bleeding from a nosebleed?

• Tilt your head back and squeeze the nose
• Apply heat to the back of the neck
• Lay down flat on your back
• Sit the casualty down, lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose.

What is fainting?

• A brief loss of consciousness

• A type of exercise
• A type of food poisoning
• A form of meditation

What is the first step to do when you sprain an ankle?

• Rest and elevate the affected leg
• Apply ice

• Apply heat to the affected area
• Continue with normal physical activity

When a person faints, which position should you put them to help with recovery?

• Sitting upright with legs crossed
• Lay down with elevated legs

• Standing with arms raised
• Lying on their stomach with head elevated

Which of the following is NOT the purpose of first aid?

• To protect wounded areas

• To perform surgery
• To administer medication without proper training
• To diagnose medical conditions

Which of the following is not a sign someone is having an asthma attack?

• Difficulty breathing
• Wheezing
• Chest pain
• They may have a bump on their head

What does someone with asthma use when they have an asthma attack?