First Aid MCQs – T4Tutorials .PK

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1. What is the primary objective of first aid?
(A) Perform surgery
(B) Preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery
(C) Diagnose diseases
(D) Prescribe medicines

2. First aid is defined as:
(A) Medical treatment given only in hospitals
(B) Immediate care given to an injured or ill person before professional medical help arrives
(C) Surgical treatment
(D) Long-term rehabilitation

3. Before giving first aid, the first step is to:
(A) Move the victim immediately
(B) Ensure the scene is safe
(C) Give medication
(D) Call family members

4. What does CPR stand for?
(A) Cardiac Pressure Recovery
(B) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(C) Clinical Patient Rescue
(D) Cardiac Pulse Restoration

5. Which emergency number is commonly used in many countries?
(A) 777
(B) 123
(C) 555
(D) 911

6. Which item is essential in a first aid kit?
(A) Bandages
(B) All of the above
(C) Gloves
(D) Antiseptic

7. What should you do if a person is unconscious but breathing?
(A) Place them in the recovery position
(B) Give them food
(C) Make them walk
(D) Leave them alone

8. The recovery position helps:
(A) Keep the airway open
(B) Increase bleeding
(C) Reduce body temperature
(D) Improve eyesight

9. Severe bleeding should first be controlled by:
(A) Applying direct pressure
(B) Giving water
(C) Applying ice only
(D) Massaging the wound

10. Which of the following is a sign of shock?
(A) Pale skin
(B) Rapid pulse
(C) Cold, clammy skin
(D) All of the above

11. What should you do first for a burn?
(A) Break blisters
(B) Apply butter
(C) Apply toothpaste
(D) Cool it with running water

12. How long should a minor burn be cooled under running water?
(A) 2 minutes
(B) 1 minute
(C) About 20 minutes
(D) 5 seconds

13. Which of the following should NOT be applied to burns?
(A) Butter
(B) Toothpaste
(C) All of the above
(D) Oil

14. If someone is choking and cannot speak, you should:
(A) Ask them to sleep
(B) Give water
(C) Lay them flat
(D) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) if appropriate

15. Which is the most common sign of choking?
(A) High fever
(B) Inability to speak or cough
(C) Toothache
(D) Ear pain

16. A fracture is:
(A) A broken bone
(B) A skin infection
(C) A muscle cramp
(D) A burn

17. What should you do if you suspect a fracture?
(A) Ignore it
(B) Massage the injury
(C) Force movement
(D) Immobilize the injured area

18. Which type of bleeding is the most dangerous?
(A) Nosebleed
(B) Venous bleeding
(C) Capillary bleeding
(D) Arterial bleeding

19. For a nosebleed, the person should:
(A) Lean forward and pinch the nose
(B) Tilt the head backward
(C) Lie flat
(D) Blow the nose repeatedly

20. If a person is not breathing, you should:
(A) Begin CPR if trained
(B) Give food
(C) Wait for them to wake up
(D) Offer water

21. Which personal protective equipment should be worn when giving first aid?
(A) Goggles only
(B) Helmet
(C) Boots only
(D) Gloves

22. Which of the following is a symptom of heat exhaustion?
(A) Heavy sweating
(B) All of the above
(C) Dizziness
(D) Weakness

23. Heat stroke is:
(A) A medical emergency
(B) A minor injury
(C) A skin allergy
(D) A bone disease

24. Frostbite mainly affects:
(A) Fingers, toes, nose, and ears
(B) Liver
(C) Heart
(D) Lungs

25. What should be done if someone is having a seizure?
(A) Hold them down
(B) Put something in their mouth
(C) Protect them from injury
(D) Give water immediately

26. Which position is recommended for an unconscious person who is breathing?
(A) Face down
(B) Standing
(C) Sitting upright
(D) Recovery position

27. Which of the following is a sign of a heart attack?
(A) All of the above
(B) Shortness of breath
(C) Pain spreading to the arm
(D) Chest pain

28. Which emergency condition requires immediate use of an AED if available?
(A) Cardiac arrest
(B) Toothache
(C) Fever
(D) Sprained ankle

29. AED stands for:
(A) Assisted Emergency Defibrillator
(B) Advanced Emergency Device
(C) Automatic Electrical Detector
(D) Automated External Defibrillator

30. A sprain is an injury to:
(A) Skin
(B) Bones
(C) Ligaments
(D) Teeth

31. The RICE method for sprains stands for:
(A) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
(B) Run, Ice, Cover, Exercise
(C) Rest, Improve, Cool, Elevate
(D) Relax, Ice, Compress, Examine

32. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
(A) All of the above
(B) Dizziness
(C) Dark urine
(D) Dry mouth

33. If a poisonous substance is swallowed, you should:
(A) Force vomiting immediately
(B) Contact a poison control center or emergency services
(C) Give milk to everyone
(D) Ignore the symptoms

34. Which type of burn affects only the outer layer of skin?
(A) Third-degree burn
(B) Second-degree burn
(C) First-degree burn
(D) Fourth-degree burn

35. Which burn usually causes blisters?
(A) Second-degree burn
(B) First-degree burn
(C) Third-degree burn
(D) Chemical burn only

36. Which first aid action is appropriate for an eye injury caused by chemicals?
(A) Cover both eyes tightly without rinsing
(B) Rub the eye
(C) Flush the eye with clean water
(D) Apply ointment immediately

37. Which is the best way to prevent infection while giving first aid?
(A) Ignore hygiene
(B) Touch wounds with bare hands
(C) Wash hands and wear gloves
(D) Reuse dirty bandages

38. Which of the following is a symptom of shock?
(A) Confusion
(B) All of the above
(C) Pale skin
(D) Rapid breathing

39. A person with a suspected spinal injury should:
(A) Be moved only if necessary
(B) Be encouraged to walk
(C) Sit upright immediately
(D) Massage the neck

40. Which type of bite requires urgent medical attention due to the risk of rabies?
(A) Bee sting
(B) Mosquito bite
(C) Ant bite
(D) Dog bite

41. The first priority in first aid is to:
(A) Preserve life
(B) Fill out paperwork
(C) Clean the room
(D) Collect medical fees

42. Which of the following is an example of a minor wound?
(A) Deep stab wound
(B) Small cut
(C) Severe arterial bleeding
(D) Open fracture

43. What should you do if an object is embedded in a wound?
(A) Ignore it
(B) Pull it out immediately
(C) Push it deeper
(D) Leave it in place and seek medical help

44. Which of the following can help prevent choking in children?
(A) All of the above
(B) Giving small, safe food pieces
(C) Keeping small objects away
(D) Supervising meals

45. Which condition is characterized by low blood sugar?
(A) Hypoglycemia
(B) Hypertension
(C) Hyperthermia
(D) Asthma

46. A first aider should remain:
(A) Panicked
(B) Calm and confident
(C) Angry
(D) Careless

47. Which action should be taken first during an emergency?
(A) Call for help
(B) Leave the victim immediately
(C) Give food
(D) Wait for someone else

48. Which item is useful for cleaning minor wounds?
(A) Paint
(B) Motor oil
(C) Clean water or saline
(D) Toothpaste

49. The abbreviation PPE stands for:
(A) Patient Protection Equipment
(B) Personal Protective Equipment
(C) Public Prevention Equipment
(D) Personal Patient Evaluation

50. The overall purpose of first aid is to:
(A) Cure every illness
(B) Replace hospital treatment
(C) Save lives, prevent complications, and promote recovery
(D) Avoid professional medical care