Grade 1 Hygiene – First Aid Quiz

1. The help that is given to someone who is hurt is called

Treatment
Ambulance
Firs medication
First aid
Explanation:

2. The things used to perform first aid is called

First aid kit
Doctors kit
Nurse box
Medication box
Explanation:

3. Which of the following things are found in a first aid kit

Cotton wool
Bandage
Needle
Medicine
Explanation:

4. We should always use____ when ministering first aid

Cap
gloves
socks
Gumboots
Explanation:

5. Which of the following is not a common need for first aid

Unconsciousness
Cuts
Wounds
Malaria
Explanation:

6. We give first aid to stop

bleeding
Fever
cut
Accident
Explanation:

7. When I am cut ___ comes out

Soda
juice
Water
Blood
Explanation:

8. ___ is found in the first aid box

Bandage
spoon
pen
knife
Explanation:

9. ____ is used to cut bandage

Razor blade
Knife
Panga
Scissors
Explanation:

10. When am hurt at school, I should talk to

My friend
My mother
My teacher
My deskmate
Explanation:

11. Why provide first aid to someone with a broken leg?

To keep the injury from getting worse before help arrives
To fuse the two halves of the bone back together
To help the injured person walk to the nearest hospital
To make sure the injured person doesn't fell pain
Explanation:

12. Which of these is a basic first aid procedure?

Popping a dislocated shoulder back into place
Cleaning and bandaging a cut
Getting an x-ray of a swollen finger
Putting a cast on a broken arm
Explanation:

13. The main objective of first aid is to keep the victim safe," what does "objective" mean?

Purpose
Penalty
Argument
Understanding
Explanation:

14. Which word best describes how you should act while administering first aid?

Emotional
Calm
Upset
Rushed
Explanation:

15. Which of the following is an opinion about first aid?

First aid certification courses are offered by the Red Cross
People should attend first aid classes as often as possible
First aid can be administered by kids as well as adults
Knowing proper first aid procedures might help you save someone's life
Explanation:

16. Why is it important to apply antiseptic ointment to a cut?

So a scar doesn't form at the sight of the cut
So the cut doesn't get infected by bacteria or viruses
So the person stops bleeding quickly
So the person doesn't feel pain while you treat the wound
Explanation:

17. Which item is not found in a first aid kit

Screw driver
Elastoplast
Bandage
Scissors
Explanation:

18. It is important to keep a first aid kit because

It provides instant care in emergency situations
It enables complete treatment to all injuries
There will be no deaths at all
It protects people from accidents or injuries.
Explanation:

19. What should a person do with a nose bleed?

Lean back and pinch nose
Lay down on their back
Lay face down
Lean forward and pinch nose
Explanation:

20. What are the aims of First Aid?

Preserve Life/Get Help/Give CPR
Preserve Life/Check Consciousness/Call for a Ambulance
Preserve Life/Prevent Deterioration/Promote Recovery
Heal
Explanation:

21. Which is something that you are NOT required to know when calling 911?

Your name
The address you are calling from
The address of the closest hospital
The reason why you're calling
Explanation:

22. In the case of a cut, how can you help your blood to clot?

Blot it with a clean piece of gauze
Let it air dry
Rinse it under water
Apply direct pressure with a piece of gauze
Explanation:

23. What should you do first if someone is bleeding?

Apply a tourniquet
Clean the wound with soap and water
Apply pressure to the wound
Elevate the wound above the heart
Explanation:

Applying pressure to the wound helps to stop the bleeding until further medical help can be obtained.

24. What should you do if someone is choking and unable to speak or breathe?

Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Hit them on the back
Offer them a drink of water
Ignore them
Explanation:

The Heimlich maneuver is a first aid procedure used to treat choking and can help dislodge an object from a person's airway.

25. What is the correct way to treat a burn?

Immediately run cold water over the burn
Apply butter or oil to the burn
Wrap the burn in a towel
Keep the burn uncovered
Explanation:

Running cold water over a burn helps to cool the skin and reduce pain while preventing further tissue damage.

26. What should you do if someone is having a seizure?

Move nearby objects
Restrain them
Put something in their mouth
Protect their head and remove any sharp objects
Explanation:

During a seizure, it's important to protect the person's head and remove any objects that could cause injury.

27. What is the first step if someone is unconscious?

Give them a drink of water
Check if they are breathing
Check for a pulse
Leave them alone
Explanation:

Checking if an unconscious person is breathing is the first step to determine if CPR is needed to help them until medical help arrives.

28. What should you do if someone is having a heart attack?

Encourage them to take deep breaths
Offer them a piece of chocolate
Call emergency services immediately
Lie them down on their back
Explanation:

A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires immediate professional medical attention, so calling emergency services is crucial.

29. How should you treat a snakebite?

Clean the wound with alcohol
Keep the affected area still and below heart level
Apply a tourniquet above the bite
Suck out the venom
Explanation:

Keeping the affected area still and below heart level helps slow the spread of venom and should be done while seeking medical help.

30. What should you do if someone is having trouble breathing?

Perform CPR immediately
Tell them to lie down on their stomach
Give them a paper bag to breathe into
Stay calm and reassure them
Explanation:

Staying calm and reassuring someone who is having trouble breathing can help keep them calm and prevent further distress.

31. How should you treat a minor cut or scrape?

Pour alcohol directly on the cut
Apply a bandage after cleaning the wound
Ignore it and let it heal on its own
Rub dirt on the wound to stop bleeding
Explanation:

Cleaning the wound and applying a bandage helps to prevent infection and promote proper healing of the minor injury.

32. What is the correct way to help someone who has fainted?

Sprinkle water on their face
Place them on their back and elevate their legs
Give them a drink of sugary soda
Walk them around until they wake up
Explanation:

Lying a faint person down and elevating their legs helps increase blood flow to the brain and can aid in their recovery.

33. What should you do if someone is choking and unable to speak or breathe?

Perform the Heimlich maneuver
Give them a back massage
Take their temperature
Offer them a glass of water
Explanation:

The correct choice is to perform the Heimlich maneuver to help dislodge the object blocking their airway.

34. If someone has a cut that is bleeding, what should you do?

Sprinkle sugar on the wound
Apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth
Pour alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on the wound
Ignore the cut and let it bleed
Explanation:

The correct choice is to apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding and prevent infection.

35. What is the first step in treating a burn?

Cover the burn with butter
Wrap the burn in a bandage
Apply ice directly to the burn
Run cool water over the burn
Explanation:

The correct choice is to run cool water over the burn to help cool the skin and reduce pain.

36. If someone is having a seizure, what should you do?

Hold them down to keep them still
Put something in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue
Try to restrain their movement
Move any nearby objects out of the way to prevent injury
Explanation:

The correct choice is to move any nearby objects out of the way to prevent the person having a seizure from injuring themselves.

37. What should you do if someone is unconscious and not breathing?

Put a pillow under their head
Leave them alone and wait for them to wake up
Shake them to try to wake them up
Perform CPR
Explanation:

The correct choice is to perform CPR to try to restore their breathing and circulation.

38. If someone is having a heart attack, what should you do?

Ignore their symptoms and wait for them to pass
Give them a cold compress to apply to their chest
Encourage them to take deep breaths
Call emergency services immediately
Explanation:

The correct choice is to call emergency services immediately as heart attacks require prompt medical attention.

39. What should you do if someone is experiencing a heat stroke?

Encourage them to exercise
Wrap them in warm blankets
Give them hot soup to drink
Move them to a cooler place and apply cool cloths to their body
Explanation:

The correct choice is to move the person to a cooler place and apply cool cloths to their body to help lower their body temperature.

40. If someone is stung by a bee and the stinger is still in the skin, what should you do?

Squeeze the area to try to push the stinger out
Ignore the stinger and leave it in the skin
Rub the area with dirt
Scrape the stinger out with a credit card
Explanation:

The correct choice is to scrape the stinger out with a credit card to prevent more venom from being released into the skin.

41. What should you do if someone is having an asthma attack?

Tell them to run in place
Give them a cup of coffee
Encourage them to take deep breaths
Give them their inhaler if they have one
Explanation:

The correct choice is to give the person their inhaler if they have one, as it can help open up their airways.

42. If someone is bleeding heavily from a wound, what should you do?

Wrap the wound tightly with a tourniquet
Sprinkle salt on the wound
Apply pressure to the wound and elevate it above the heart
Try to clean the wound with soap and water
Explanation:

The correct choice is to apply pressure to the wound and elevate it above the heart to help stop the bleeding.