First Aid Quiz

What is the normal range for an adult's pulse rate?

• 40-60

• 60-100

• 100-140

• 20-40

What should you do first when you approach a victim in a first aid situation?

• Call 911 immediately

• Check the scene and make sure it is safe

• Move the victim to a safe location

• Check for medical alert bracelets

Which of the following is a characteristic of arterial bleeding?

• Slow and steady

• Dark red or maroon

• Bright red and spurts

• Oozes slowly

What is the correct hand placement for performing CPR?

• On the victim's forehead

• On the victim's abdomen

• On the sternum

• On the victim's back

What is the first step in administering CPR?

• Call for help

• Check for breathing and/or pulse

• Make sure the scene is safe

• Administer CPR until help arrives

What is the recommended position for a victim experiencing a nosebleed?

• Lying flat on their back

• Sitting with head leaning forward slightly

• Standing upright

• Lying on their side

Which of the following is a sign of a heart attack?

• Pain in the left leg

• Pain radiating in shoulders, neck, jaw, and/or left arm

• Numbness in fingers

• Tingling in the feet

What should you do if someone is having a seizure?

• Restrain them tightly

• Lower them to the ground and move objects away

• Give them water immediately

• Leave them alone until it stops

What does the color RED indicate in triage?

• Minor bumps and bruises

• Injuries that are not major, but worse than minor

• Life-threatening injuries

• Dead or not expected to live

What is a symptom of a stroke related to speech?

• Slurred or difficult speech

• Rapid speech

• Whispering

• Loud shouting