CPR/AED, First Aid Study Guide
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why should you not give water to someone in shock?
✔✔ It could cause choking or worsen their condition.
What should you do if a person has a deep wound with something sticking out of it?
✔✔ Do not remove the object—stabilize it and seek medical help.
What’s the fastest way to recognize a stroke?
✔✔ Use the FAST method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call help.
Why should you not rub a frostbitten area?
✔✔ It can cause more tissue damage.
What should you do if someone is hyperventilating?
✔✔ Help them slow their breathing by guiding them to inhale through their nose and exhale
slowly.
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,Why is it important to wear gloves when providing first aid?
✔✔ To protect yourself and the injured person from infections.
What should you do if a person with asthma is struggling to breathe?
✔✔ Help them use their inhaler and stay calm.
Why should you not force someone with a suspected neck injury to move?
✔✔ Moving them can worsen the injury and cause paralysis.
How do you help someone with a deep cut that won’t stop bleeding?
✔✔ Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth until medical help arrives.
What’s the best way to treat a sprained ankle?
✔✔ Use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Why is CPR important?
✔✔ It keeps oxygen flowing to the brain and vital organs until medical help arrives.
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, What should you do if a child is choking and can’t breathe?
✔✔ Give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts.
Why should you never give food or drink to someone having a stroke?
✔✔ They may have trouble swallowing and could choke.
What’s the best way to treat sunburn?
✔✔ Apply cool compresses, aloe vera, and drink plenty of water.
Why should you check the scene before helping someone?
✔✔ To ensure it’s safe for you to assist without becoming a victim yourself.
What should you do if someone collapses and is unresponsive?
✔✔ Shake them gently, shout their name, and check for breathing before starting CPR.
How can you tell if someone is truly choking?
✔✔ They will clutch their throat, be unable to speak, and may turn blue.
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Why should you not give water to someone in shock?
✔✔ It could cause choking or worsen their condition.
What should you do if a person has a deep wound with something sticking out of it?
✔✔ Do not remove the object—stabilize it and seek medical help.
What’s the fastest way to recognize a stroke?
✔✔ Use the FAST method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call help.
Why should you not rub a frostbitten area?
✔✔ It can cause more tissue damage.
What should you do if someone is hyperventilating?
✔✔ Help them slow their breathing by guiding them to inhale through their nose and exhale
slowly.
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,Why is it important to wear gloves when providing first aid?
✔✔ To protect yourself and the injured person from infections.
What should you do if a person with asthma is struggling to breathe?
✔✔ Help them use their inhaler and stay calm.
Why should you not force someone with a suspected neck injury to move?
✔✔ Moving them can worsen the injury and cause paralysis.
How do you help someone with a deep cut that won’t stop bleeding?
✔✔ Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth until medical help arrives.
What’s the best way to treat a sprained ankle?
✔✔ Use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
Why is CPR important?
✔✔ It keeps oxygen flowing to the brain and vital organs until medical help arrives.
2
, What should you do if a child is choking and can’t breathe?
✔✔ Give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts.
Why should you never give food or drink to someone having a stroke?
✔✔ They may have trouble swallowing and could choke.
What’s the best way to treat sunburn?
✔✔ Apply cool compresses, aloe vera, and drink plenty of water.
Why should you check the scene before helping someone?
✔✔ To ensure it’s safe for you to assist without becoming a victim yourself.
What should you do if someone collapses and is unresponsive?
✔✔ Shake them gently, shout their name, and check for breathing before starting CPR.
How can you tell if someone is truly choking?
✔✔ They will clutch their throat, be unable to speak, and may turn blue.
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