First Aid Concepts Quiz

What is the primary objective of first aid?

• To treat the injury fully

• To preserve life, alleviate pain, and prevent further injury

• To diagnose the injury

• To call for help only

Which of the following is a principle of first aid?

• Wait for the victim to recover

• Take immediate action and get help

• Ignore the victim's pain

• Always apply heat to an injury

Which of the following is essential when providing first aid?

• Thinking of safety at all times

• Trying to diagnose the injury

• Waiting for medical help to arrive before doing anything

• Moving the victim quickly to the hospital

What should a first aid responder do first when approaching an injured person?

• Begin treatment immediately

• Conduct an initial assessment

• Take the victim’s vital signs

• Wait for others to arrive

How can a first aid responder help calm and comfort a victim?

• Keep the victim standing

• Encourage the victim to lie down and rest

• Keep the victim calm and comfortable

• Tell the victim to stop talking

What should a first aid responder do to protect themselves when giving care?

• Wash their hands before and after providing aid

• Wear sterile gloves and protective equipment

• Use unclean gauze or cloth for the wound

• Avoid wearing any protective gear

What is the first step in treating a wound with bleeding?

• Apply heat to the wound

• Apply direct pressure with a clean gauze or cloth

• Wash the wound with cold water

• Elevate the affected part only

If the bleeding does not stop after applying pressure, what should the first aid responder do?

• Apply more pressure and call for medical help

• Ignore the situation until it stops

• Try to remove the bandage and reapply pressure

• Leave the victim and go for help

What is an abrasion wound?

• A wound with jagged edges

• A wound caused by a sharp object

• A superficial wound with no blood loss

• A deep puncture wound

Which wound is caused by a sharp object with clean edges?

• Laceration

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Puncture