FIRST AID PRACTICE TEST #1 American Red Cross Test Questions and
Answers
2 A. true
One of the most dangerous
threats to a seriously injured
victim is unnecessary
movement.
A. true
B. false
3 C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
Which statement regarding
impaled object is correct?
A. in most cases the object
should not be removed.
B. A splinter may be
removed with tweezer if it is
in the skin.
C. In all cases impaled
objects should not be
removed.
D. Both a & b are correct.
4 B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on
If a victim is choking and yet his/her own.
still able to breathe or speak,
the first aider should:
A. Use abdominal thrusts.
B. Encourage the victim to
continue to cough
forcefully on his/her own.
5 B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the
First aiders should not put training and equipment to deal with them.
themselves in grave
danger. Dangerous
situation should be left to:
A. Only licensed
Emergency Medical
Technicians or Licensed
,Physicians or Nurses.
B. Professionals like fire
fighters and police who
have the training and
equipment to
deal with them.
6 B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and
To call the EMS system, you work place.
should use:
A. 911 as it applies
throughout the United States
and you will get immediate
help.
B. The local emergency
telephone number for your
area and work place.
7 D. Abrasion
The most common type of
wound is a
_ _ _ . It can easily become
infected if not
keep clean.
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Cut
D. Abrasion
8 A. swell, closing the airway
Severe allergic reactions
may become life threatening
when the victim's face,
neck, and tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway
B. go into spasms
, 10 C. Both a & b are correct.
If a victim is conscious, talk
to that person and ask how
he or she feels. During a
head-to-toe check:
A. check: face; if breathing is
normal; skin color, for any
pain, odd bumps, a medical
alert tag.
B. Notice if the victim is
drowsy, not alert or
confused.
C. Both a & b are correct.
11 B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.
The first aider may determine
there is an emergency by
looking for:
A. unusual situations or
smells; pain or or deformity
of limbs.
B. unusual noises, sights,
odors, appearance or
behaviour.
12 C. Both a & b are correct..
Before giving first aid to an
injured or ill person, the first
aider must have permission.
The only exceptions are:
A. if the conscious victim is a
child and the condition is
serious.
B. If the victim is
unconscious or unable to
respond.
C. Both a & b are correct.
Answers
2 A. true
One of the most dangerous
threats to a seriously injured
victim is unnecessary
movement.
A. true
B. false
3 C. In all cases impaled objects should not be removed.
Which statement regarding
impaled object is correct?
A. in most cases the object
should not be removed.
B. A splinter may be
removed with tweezer if it is
in the skin.
C. In all cases impaled
objects should not be
removed.
D. Both a & b are correct.
4 B. Encourage the victim to continue to cough forcefully on
If a victim is choking and yet his/her own.
still able to breathe or speak,
the first aider should:
A. Use abdominal thrusts.
B. Encourage the victim to
continue to cough
forcefully on his/her own.
5 B. Professionals like fire fighters and police who have the
First aiders should not put training and equipment to deal with them.
themselves in grave
danger. Dangerous
situation should be left to:
A. Only licensed
Emergency Medical
Technicians or Licensed
,Physicians or Nurses.
B. Professionals like fire
fighters and police who
have the training and
equipment to
deal with them.
6 B. The local emergency telephone number for your area and
To call the EMS system, you work place.
should use:
A. 911 as it applies
throughout the United States
and you will get immediate
help.
B. The local emergency
telephone number for your
area and work place.
7 D. Abrasion
The most common type of
wound is a
_ _ _ . It can easily become
infected if not
keep clean.
A. Avulsion
B. Bruise
C. Cut
D. Abrasion
8 A. swell, closing the airway
Severe allergic reactions
may become life threatening
when the victim's face,
neck, and tongue:
A. swell, closing the airway
B. go into spasms
, 10 C. Both a & b are correct.
If a victim is conscious, talk
to that person and ask how
he or she feels. During a
head-to-toe check:
A. check: face; if breathing is
normal; skin color, for any
pain, odd bumps, a medical
alert tag.
B. Notice if the victim is
drowsy, not alert or
confused.
C. Both a & b are correct.
11 B. unusual noises, sights, odors, appearance or behaviour.
The first aider may determine
there is an emergency by
looking for:
A. unusual situations or
smells; pain or or deformity
of limbs.
B. unusual noises, sights,
odors, appearance or
behaviour.
12 C. Both a & b are correct..
Before giving first aid to an
injured or ill person, the first
aider must have permission.
The only exceptions are:
A. if the conscious victim is a
child and the condition is
serious.
B. If the victim is
unconscious or unable to
respond.
C. Both a & b are correct.
