40 first aid and health mcq questions and answer
What is the first step in providing first aid to an unconscious person?
a) Check for breathing
b) Perform CPR
c) Elevate the legs
d) Check for responsiveness
Answer: d) Check for responsiveness
What is the recommended method to control bleeding from a wound?
a) Apply pressure to the wound
b) Elevate the wounded area
c) Apply a tourniquet
d) Clean the wound with antiseptic
Answer: a) Apply pressure to the wound
How should you treat a minor burn at home?
a) Apply ice directly to the burn
b) Cover the burn with a sterile bandage
c) Apply butter or oil to the burn
d) Pop any blisters that form
Answer: b) Cover the burn with a sterile bandage
What is the proper technique for handwashing?
a) Rinse hands quickly with water
b) Use only water, no soap
c) Rub hands together with soap for at least 20 seconds
d) Dry hands with a dirty towel
Answer: c) Rub hands together with soap for at least 20 seconds
How should you remove a bee stinger embedded in the skin?
a) Scrape it off with a credit card or fingernail
b) Squeeze it out with tweezers
c) Ignore it; it will come out on its own
d) Apply heat to make it come out
Answer: a) Scrape it off with a credit card or fingernail
What is the recommended treatment for a nosebleed ?
a) Tilt the head back and pinch the nose
b) Tilt the head forward and pinch the nose
c) Blow the nose forcefully to clear the blood
d) Apply ice to the back of the neck
Answer: b) Tilt the head forward and pinch the nose
How should you respond to someone who is choking and unable to speak or cough?
a) Slap them on the back.
b) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
c) Offer them water to drink
d) Do nothing; it will pass on its own
Answer: b) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
What is the recommended treatment for a sprained ankle?
a) Apply heat to reduce swelling
b) Massage the injured area vigorously
c) Keep weight off the injured foot and elevate it
d) Wrap the ankle tightly with a bandage
Answer: c) Keep weight off the injured foot and elevate it
How should you respond to a seizure?
a) Restrain the person to prevent movement
b) Place a spoon in their mouth to prevent tongue biting
c) Move objects away from the person to prevent injury
d) Pour water on the person’s face to wake them up
Answer: c) Move objects away from the person to prevent injury
What is the recommended treatment for a minor cut or scrape?
a) Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage
b) Rinse the wound with soap and water then leave, it uncovered
c) Apply heat to promote healing
d) Rub the wound with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide
Answer: a) Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage
What should you do if someone is experiencing an allergic reaction with difficulty breathing ?
a) Give them antihistamine medication
b) Offer them a glass of water
c) Place a warm towel on their chest
d) Call emergency services (911) immediately
Answer: d) Call emergency services (911) immediately
How should you respond to a snakebite?
a) Apply a tourniquet above the bite area
b) Cut open the wound and suck out the venom
c) Wash the bite with soap and water
d) Keep the person still and seek medical help
Answer: d) Keep the person still and seek medical help
What is the recommended treatment for a dislocated joint?
a) Attempt to relocate the joint on your own
b) Apply heat to the joint to reduce pain
c) Immobilize the joint and seek medical help
d) Massage the joint to improve blood flow
Answer: c) Immobilize the joint and seek medical help
Which of the following is a common symptom, of a heart attack?
a) Severe headache
b) Chest pain or discomfort
c) Rapid breathing
d) Muscle cramps
Answer: b) Chest pain or discomfort
What is the proper way to remove a tick ?
a) Squeeze it with tweezers, until it detaches
b) Burn it with a match or lighter
c) Apply petroleum jelly to suffocate it
d) Use tweezers to grasp the tick close to the skin and pull straight out
Answer: d) Use tweezers to grasp the tick close to the skin and pull straight out
What is the recommended treatment for a heat stroke?
a) Apply a heating pad to the person’s body
b) Give them hot beverages to drink
c) Move the person to a cooler place and apply cool towels
d) Encourage physical activity to cool down the body
Answer: c) Move the person to a cooler place and apply cool towels
What is the primary purpose of CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?
a) To stop bleeding
b) To clear airway obstructions
c) To restore breathing and circulation
d) To relieve muscle cramps
Answer: c) To restore breathing and circulation
How should you respond to a chemical splash in the eye?
a) Rub the eye vigorously to remove the chemical
b) Rinse the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes
c) Cover the eye with a bandage
d) Apply an ointment to the eye to soothe it
Answer b Rinse the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes
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What is the recommended treatment for a dislodged tooth
a) Rinse the tooth with water and put it back in the socket
b) Place the tooth in a glass of milk and seek dental care
c) Ignore the tooth and let it heal on its own
d) Remove the tooth completely to prevent infection
Answer: b) Place the tooth in a glass of milk and seek dental care
How should you respond to a severe allergic reaction anaphylaxis ?
a) Offer the person a caffeinated beverage
b) Apply a cold compress to the affected area
c) Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) if available and call emergency services
d) Encourage the person to lie down and relax
Answer: c) Administer epinephrine EpiPen if available and call emergency services
What is the recommended treatment for a dislocated shoulder ?
a) Apply heat to the shoulder joint
b) Manipulate the joint to relocate it
c) Immobilize the shoulder and seek medical help
d) Massage the shoulder to reduce pain
Answer: c) Immobilize the shoulder and seek medical help
How should you responds to a severe burn with blisters?
a) Pop the blisters to release the fluid
b) Apply ice directly to the burn
c) Cover the burn loosely with a sterile bandage
d) Rub the burn with oil or butter
Answer: c) Cover the burn loosely with a sterile bandage
What is the recommended treatment for a foreign object stuck in the throat?
a) Encourage the person to eat solid food to dislodge the object
b) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
c) Offer the person a glass of water to wash down the object
d) Do nothing; the object will pass naturally
Answer: b) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
What is the proper technique for lifting a heavy object?
a) Bend at the waist and lift with your back muscles
b) Lift using only your arm strength
c) Bend at the knees and use your leg muscles to lift
d) Twist your body while lifting to increase strength
Answer: c) Bend at the knees and use your leg muscles to lift
How should you respond to a suspected spinal injury?
a) Move the person to a comfortable position
b) Massage the affected area to relieve pain
c) Keep the person still and call emergency services
d) Encourage the person to walk it off
Answer: c) Keep the person still and call emergency services
What is the recommended treatment for a bee or wasp sting?
a) Apply heat to the sting area
b) Suck out the venom with your mouth
c) Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
d) Apply a tourniquet above the sting area
Answer: c) Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
What is the primary purpose of the recovery position?
a) To keep the person comfortable
b) To prevent choking on saliva or vomit
c) To restore circulation to the brain
d) To relieve muscle cramps
Answer: b) To prevent choking on saliva or vomit
How should you respond to a minor head injury with no loss of consciousness?
a) Apply a heating pad to the head
b) Apply pressure to the injury site
c) Encourage physical activity to stimulate blood flow
d) Keep the person awake and monitor for signs of concussion
Answer: d) Keep the person awake and monitor for signs of concussion
What is the recommended treatment for a bee or wasp sting if the stinger is still in the skin?
a) Scrape it off with a credit card or fingernail
b) Squeeze it out with tweezers
c) Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
d) Apply a tourniquet above the sting area
Answer: a) Scrape it off with a credit card or fingernail
How should you respond to a minor nosebleed?
a) Tilt the head back and pinch the nose
b) Tilt the head forward and pinch the nose
c) Blow the nose forcefully to clear the blood
d) Apply ice to the back of the neck
Answer: b) Tilt the head forward and pinch the nose
What is the recommended treatment for a muscle strain?
a) Apply heat to the strained muscle
b) Massage the strained muscle vigorously
c) Rest the muscle and apply ice to reduce swelling
d) Stretch the muscle to alleviate pain
Answer: c) Rest the muscle and apply ice to reduce swelling
How should you respond to a severe cut with profuse bleeding?
a) Apply a tourniquet above the wound
b) Clean the wound with antiseptic and cover with a bandage
c) Elevate the injured area and apply pressure to the wound
d) Ignore the bleeding; it will stop on its own
Answer: c) Elevate the injured area and apply pressure to the wound
What is the recommended treatment for a bee or wasp sting if the person is allergic?
a) Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
b) Remove the stinger and apply an antihistamine cream
c) Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) and seek medical help
d) Apply a tourniquet above the sting area
Answer: c) Administer epinephrine EpiPen and seek medical help
How should you respond to a minor electric shock?
a) Pour water on the affected area
b) Touch the person to ground the electric charge
c) Call emergency services immediately
d) Remove the person from the source of the shock
Answer: d) Remove the person from the source of the shock
What is the proper way to treat a minor sprain?
a) Apply heat to the sprained area
b) Massage the sprained area to relieve pain
c) Elevate the injured area and apply ice
d) Wrap the sprained area tightly with a bandage
Answer: c) Elevate the injured area and apply ice
How should you respond to a severe nosebleed that won’t stop?
a) Apply pressure to the nose and lean forward
b) Apply pressure to the nose and lean backward
c) Blow the nose forcefully to clear the blood
d) Apply ice to the back of the neck
Answer: a) Apply pressure to the nose and lean forward
What is the recommended treatment for a bee or wasp sting if the person has a known severe allergy?
a) Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
b) Remove the stinger and administer antihistamine medication
c) Apply a tourniquet above the sting area
d) Call emergency services (911) immediately
Answer: b) Remove the stinger and administer antihistamine medication
How should you respond to a minor fracture or broken bone?
a) Immobilize the injured area and seek medical help
b) Massage the injured area to improve blood flow
c) Apply heat to the fracture to reduce pain
d) Try to reset the bone on your own
Answer: a) Immobilize the injured area and seek medical help
What is the proper technique for removing a splinter?
a) Squeeze the skin to push the splinter out
b) Cut open the skin to remove the splinter
c) Use clean tweezers to gently pull out the splinter
d) Ignore the splinter; it will come out on its own
Answer: c) Use clean tweezers to gently pull out the splinter
How should you respond to a minor eye injury?
a) Rub the eye vigorously to remove any debris
b) Rinse the eye with water for at least 15 minutes
c) Cover the eye with a bandage
d) Apply an ointment to the eye to soothe it
Answer: b) Rinse the eye with water for at least 15 minutes