What first action would you take to deal with a large wound that was bleeding freely?

A. Talk to the patient to find out what happened.
B. Apply direct pressure to site with a clean cloth or bandage
C. Reassure patient and leave to find help
D. Ask the patient if they have any medical conditions

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock?

A. Fast breathing
B. Skin turning pale and moist
C. Feeling dry and thirsty
D. Feeling sleepy

Asthma can be triggered by which of the following?

A. Exercise
B. A reaction to a bite or food
C. A sudden change in weather
D. A and B only
E. A, B and C

IF a person is choking, but is unable to breathe and cough, what would you first do?

A. Tell the patient to keep coughing
B. Slap the patient on the back
C. Leave the room to give the patient privacy
D. Open the patient's mouth to find out the cause of the problem

While playing a game, someone gets winded. What has happened?

A. The person has received a hard, heavy knock to the abdomen
B. The person has been knocked out
C. The person has been spinning around and is now dizzy
D. The person is disoriented and unaware of where they are

You drag a child out of the water who is distressed, crying and breathing heavily. You may have saved her from drowning. You should:

A. Apply pressure to the abdomen to squeeze out excess water
B. Start mouth to mouth resuscitation
C. Check for a pulse
D. None of the above

Someone in the classroom is having an epileptic fit. What should your response be?

A. Open person's mouth and check the tongue hasn't been bitten
B. Leave the room
C. Hold the person firmly until the seizure finishes
D. Move objects and furniture out of the way

The condition where not enough insulin is produced to help take sugar through the body is called:

A. AIDS
B. Epilepsy
C. Diabetes
D. Shock

Which of the following statements is true about helping someone who has just fainted?

A. Give them clothes to make them warmer
B. Lie the person flat and elevate their feet
C. Give the person something to eat and drink
D. Do nothing

Your friend has been bitten by a snake. Your best first choice from the options below would be to:

A. Try and catch the snake so it can be identified
B. Go and get help
C. Lie the victim down and reassure them until help arrives
D. Apply a firm bandage to the affected area

If you are stung by a bee, you should first:

A. Brush away or remove the barb
B. Squeeze the wound to release any poison in it
C. Do nothing - the pain will soon leave
D. None of the above

A severe allergic reaction to a bite or sting is called anaphylaxis. Which of the following is not a common sign that this has occurred?

A. Breathing difficulty
B. Severe bleeding from the wound
C. Swelling and redness of skin
D. Itchiness

Which of the following is the best way to prevent a snake bite?

A. Make a lot of noise while you are walking
B. Take a stick with you at all times
C. Wear strong, sturdy walking shoes
D. Always wear long pants

You are out in the garage and suspect that your silly friend has just drunk something poisonous. Your best first option is to:

A. Make your friend vomit
B. Call for help immediately
C. Give your friend mild or water to drink
D. Lie your friend down and keep him/her calm

Which of the following are NOT good habits to get into when applying a pressure bandage for a snake bite near the foot?

A. Applying the bandage all the way up the limb
B. Making it tight to limit circulation and spread of the poison
C. Securing the end of the bandage
D. Tying the bandage from the feet upward

Most sunburns are categorized as to what type of burn?

A. A first-degree burn
B. A second-degree burn
C. A third-degree burn
D. Superficial skin burns are not categorized

During a game of cricket on a hot day, you suffer cramp. What should you do?

A. Take salt tablets or a salt solution
B. Continue playing but without hard running
C. Drink water and continue
D. None of the above

What is hypothermia?

A. A condition in which the body is unable to maintain warmth
B. Overheating of the body
C. Where the tissues break down due to intense heat
D. An inability to keep down fluids

What useful function does a sling perform?

A. It elevates the limb
B. It applies pressure to the affected part of the body
C. A and B
D. None of the above

How does applying a bandage help someone?

A. It can hold a dressing in place
B. It can prevent swelling
C. Both A and B
D. It can help slow circulation

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