First Aid and CPR Test - HSE Training And Certification Institute

Monday, December 4, 2023

Welcome to your First Aid and CPR Assessment. Attempt all questions.

You have 55 minutes after which the exam will automatically submit. Pass mark is 50%.

FULL NAME (HOW IT SHOULD BE ON YOUR CERTIFICATE) WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY

Location

Phone

Which of these is NOT an aim of first aid?

Protect the unconscious

Preserve life

Protect wounds

Promote recovery

What do you do if someone suddenly begins to bleed severely?

A. Rinse the wound with water

B. Apply direct pressure to the wound

C. Run and scream

D. Remove foreign object

How long would you check to see if an unconscious casualty is breathing normally?

A. No more than 10 seconds.

B. Approximately 10 seconds.

C. Exactly 10 seconds.

D. At least 10 seconds.

You are a lone first aider and have an unconscious non-breathing adult, what should you do first?

A. Start CPR with 30 chest compressions.

B. Give five initial rescue breaths.

C. Call 911/112 requesting AED (defibrillator) and ambulance.

D. Give two initial rescue breaths.

You must wear gloves at all times when performing first aid.

True

False

What are the symptoms of hypothermia?

A. Warm and sweaty

B. Cold and sweaty

C. Cold, tired, shivering and acting abnormally

D. Just very sweaty

Which of the following can cause a stroke?

A. A blood clot in an artery in the brain.

B. A blood clot in an artery in the heart.

C. A blood clot in an artery in the leg.

D. A blood clot in an artery in the lungs.

In an emergency situation, who is the most important person?

Yourself

Bystanders

EMS

The injured victim

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiacpulmonary Revival

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Cardiopulse Revival

10.

Which is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for use in CPR of an adult casualty?

A. 2 compressions : 30 rescue breaths.

B. 5 compressions : 1 rescue breath.

C. 15 compressions : 2 rescue breaths.

D. 30 compressions : 2 rescue breaths.

11.

What steps would you take to control bleeding from a nosebleed?

A. Sit casualty down, lean forward and pinch soft part of nose.

B. Sit casualty down, lean backward and pinch soft part of nose.

C. Lie casualty down and pinch soft part of nose.

D. Lie casualty down and pinch top of nose.

12.

Before responding to a first aid scenario, what is the first question you should ask at the scene?

A. Age of the injured or ill person

B. Safety of the scene

C. Nature of the injury

D. Time of the injury

13.

Which medical condition will develop from severe blood loss?

A. Shock.

B. Hypoglycaemia.

C. Anaphylaxis.

D. Hypothermia.

14.

What do you do if an infant is choking and while trying to assist them they become unresponsive?

A. Leave the infant to get help.

B. Do a blind finger sweep.

C. Begin CPR.

Do abdominal thrusts.

15.

You arrive at the scene of a road traffic accident. There are multiple casualties with serious injuries. Who should you give assistance to first?

The youngest victim

The victim with the most pain

The victim who isn't making any noise

The victim who is pregnant

16.

What do you do for a small cut?

A. Disinfect the wound and cover with a sterile dressing.

B. Only cover with a sterile bandage.

C. Raise the injured part above the heart.

D. Clean the wound with a cotton wool.

First Aid and CPR Assessment

Monday, December 4, 2023

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