First Aid Scenario Quiz

What is the first step in treating a minor cut or abrasion?

• Apply a bandage immediately

• Clean the wound with soap and water

• Apply antiseptic cream

• Cover the wound with a cloth

Which of the following is the correct method to treat a first-degree burn?

• Apply ice directly to the burn

• Run cool (not cold) water over the burn for 10-15 minutes

• Cover the burn with butter

• Break any blisters that form

What is the recommended action if someone is choking and cannot speak or breathe?

• Give them a glass of water

• Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre

• Pat them on the back gently

• Wait for them to cough it out

How should you treat a person who has been electrocuted and is still in contact with the electrical source?

• Pull them away with your hands

• Use a non-conductive object to separate them from the source

• Pour water on them

• Wait for emergency services to arrive

What is the best way to cover a wound after cleaning it?

• Leave it open to air

• Cover it with a clean, dry bandage

• Wrap it tightly with a cloth

• Apply a thick layer of ointment and cover with plastic wrap

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in treating a second-degree burn?

• Immerse the burn in cool water

• Apply a sterile bandage loosely

• Apply ice directly to the burn

• Avoid breaking blisters

What should you do if a choking person becomes unconscious?

• Continue to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre

• Start CPR and call for emergency help

• Give them a drink of water

• Shake them to wake them up

What is the first thing you should do if you suspect someone has been electrocuted?

• Check for a pulse

• Call emergency services

• Move them to a safe area

• Perform CPR immediately

How should you treat a wound that is bleeding heavily?

• Apply pressure with a clean cloth

• Rinse it under running water

• Apply a tourniquet immediately

• Elevate the wound above the heart

Which of the following is a sign of a severe burn that requires immediate medical attention?

• Redness and minor swelling

• Blisters and intense pain

• Charred or white skin

• Peeling skin