First Aid & CPR Test Review Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the most important reason to start CPR immediately?
✔✔ It keeps oxygen and blood flowing to vital organs until medical help arrives.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
✔✔ At least two inches deep.
Why is it important to push hard and fast during chest compressions?
✔✔ It helps maintain blood circulation to the brain and heart.
How can you minimize the risk of breaking ribs during CPR?
✔✔ Use proper hand placement and apply steady, controlled force.
What should you do if a victim regains consciousness but remains weak?
✔✔ Keep them lying down and monitor their breathing.
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,How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?
✔✔ No more than 10 seconds.
Why should you avoid tilting an infant’s head too far back when giving rescue breaths?
✔✔ Their airway can become blocked due to their anatomy.
What should you do if a drowning victim has a pulse but is not breathing?
✔✔ Give rescue breaths without chest compressions.
Why is using an AED as soon as possible crucial in cardiac arrest?
✔✔ It increases the chance of restoring a normal heart rhythm.
What should you do if an AED says "no shock advised"?
✔✔ Resume CPR immediately.
How can you help a person who is coughing forcefully while choking?
✔✔ Encourage them to keep coughing and stay upright.
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,What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Lower them to the ground and begin CPR.
How do you perform back slaps on a choking infant?
✔✔ Support their head, hold them face down, and deliver firm slaps between the shoulder
blades.
What should you do if someone is bleeding severely?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and keep applying bandages if needed.
How do you recognize internal bleeding?
✔✔ Symptoms include bruising, swelling, dizziness, and rapid pulse.
What is the safest way to move someone with a suspected spinal injury?
✔✔ Keep their head and neck stabilized and wait for emergency responders.
How should you help someone with a chemical burn?
✔✔ Rinse the area with running water for at least 15 minutes.
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, What is the best way to treat a sprained ankle?
✔✔ Use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
How do you assist someone experiencing a diabetic emergency?
✔✔ Give them a fast-acting sugar source like juice or candy if they are conscious.
What is the most effective way to cool down a person with heatstroke?
✔✔ Move them to a cool place and apply cold, wet cloths to their body.
What should you do if someone has frostbite?
✔✔ Warm the affected area gradually using warm (not hot) water.
How do you recognize carbon monoxide poisoning?
✔✔ Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion.
Why should you avoid giving food or drink to someone who has fainted?
✔✔ They may choke if they are not fully conscious.
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the most important reason to start CPR immediately?
✔✔ It keeps oxygen and blood flowing to vital organs until medical help arrives.
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult during CPR?
✔✔ At least two inches deep.
Why is it important to push hard and fast during chest compressions?
✔✔ It helps maintain blood circulation to the brain and heart.
How can you minimize the risk of breaking ribs during CPR?
✔✔ Use proper hand placement and apply steady, controlled force.
What should you do if a victim regains consciousness but remains weak?
✔✔ Keep them lying down and monitor their breathing.
1
,How long should you check for breathing before starting CPR?
✔✔ No more than 10 seconds.
Why should you avoid tilting an infant’s head too far back when giving rescue breaths?
✔✔ Their airway can become blocked due to their anatomy.
What should you do if a drowning victim has a pulse but is not breathing?
✔✔ Give rescue breaths without chest compressions.
Why is using an AED as soon as possible crucial in cardiac arrest?
✔✔ It increases the chance of restoring a normal heart rhythm.
What should you do if an AED says "no shock advised"?
✔✔ Resume CPR immediately.
How can you help a person who is coughing forcefully while choking?
✔✔ Encourage them to keep coughing and stay upright.
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,What should you do if a choking victim becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Lower them to the ground and begin CPR.
How do you perform back slaps on a choking infant?
✔✔ Support their head, hold them face down, and deliver firm slaps between the shoulder
blades.
What should you do if someone is bleeding severely?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and keep applying bandages if needed.
How do you recognize internal bleeding?
✔✔ Symptoms include bruising, swelling, dizziness, and rapid pulse.
What is the safest way to move someone with a suspected spinal injury?
✔✔ Keep their head and neck stabilized and wait for emergency responders.
How should you help someone with a chemical burn?
✔✔ Rinse the area with running water for at least 15 minutes.
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, What is the best way to treat a sprained ankle?
✔✔ Use the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
How do you assist someone experiencing a diabetic emergency?
✔✔ Give them a fast-acting sugar source like juice or candy if they are conscious.
What is the most effective way to cool down a person with heatstroke?
✔✔ Move them to a cool place and apply cold, wet cloths to their body.
What should you do if someone has frostbite?
✔✔ Warm the affected area gradually using warm (not hot) water.
How do you recognize carbon monoxide poisoning?
✔✔ Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion.
Why should you avoid giving food or drink to someone who has fainted?
✔✔ They may choke if they are not fully conscious.
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