Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: Introduction to First Aid
Introduction to First Aid
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the primary purpose of first aid?
- A. To replace professional medical care
- B. To provide immediate care until professional help arrives ✓
- C. To diagnose medical conditions
- D. To prescribe medication
Why: First aid is intended to provide immediate care until professional medical help arrives, not to replace it.
Q2. What should you do first when encountering an emergency?
- A. Call for help immediately ✓
- B. Administer treatment
- C. Ignore the situation
- D. Move the victim
Why: The first step in any emergency is to call for help immediately to ensure professional assistance is on the way.
Q3. What is the correct sequence for checking a casualty?
- A. Airway, Breathing, Circulation ✓
- B. Circulation, Breathing, Airway
- C. Breathing, Airway, Circulation
- D. Airway, Circulation, Breathing
Why: The correct sequence for checking a casualty is Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC).
Q4. Which of the following is a sign of a heart attack?
- A. Sudden dizziness
- B. Chest pain or discomfort ✓
- C. Sudden weight loss
- D. Nausea from eating too much
Why: Chest pain or discomfort is a common sign of a heart attack.
Q5. What is the recommended position for an unconscious casualty who is breathing?
- A. On their back
- B. On their side (recovery position) ✓
- C. Sitting upright
- D. On their stomach
Why: The recommended position for an unconscious casualty who is breathing is the recovery position (on their side) to keep their airway open.
Module 2
Module 2: Basic Life Support
Module 3
Module 3: CPR Techniques
CPR Techniques
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the correct compression depth for an adult during CPR?
- A. At least 2 inches
- B. At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches ✓
- C. At least 1.5 inches
- D. At least 3 inches
Why: The correct compression depth for an adult during CPR is at least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches to ensure effective blood flow without causing injury.
Q2. How many compressions per minute should be performed during CPR?
- A. 60-80
- B. 100-120 ✓
- C. 80-100
- D. 120-140
Why: The recommended compression rate during CPR is 100-120 compressions per minute to maintain adequate circulation.
Q3. What is the correct hand position for chest compressions?
- A. On the upper part of the sternum
- B. On the lower half of the sternum ✓
- C. On the left side of the chest
- D. On the right side of the chest
Why: The correct hand position for chest compressions is on the lower half of the sternum, just above the xiphoid process.
Q4. What should be done immediately after giving 30 chest compressions?
- A. Check for breathing
- B. Give 2 rescue breaths ✓
- C. Call for help
- D. Stop CPR
Why: After giving 30 chest compressions, the next step in CPR is to give 2 rescue breaths, assuming the person is not breathing normally.
Q5. What is the primary purpose of chest compressions during CPR?
- A. To restore normal breathing
- B. To maintain blood flow to the brain and heart ✓
- C. To stop the heart from beating
- D. To reduce the risk of infection
Why: The primary purpose of chest compressions during CPR is to maintain blood flow to the brain and heart until more advanced care can be provided.
Module 4
Module 4: Injury Management
Injury Management
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the first step in managing an injury?
- A. Apply ice immediately
- B. Assess the situation and ensure safety ✓
- C. Call for medical help
- D. Bandage the wound
Why: Assessing the situation and ensuring safety is the first priority to prevent further harm.
Q2. Which of the following is a common sign of a sprain?
- A. Fever
- B. Swelling and pain ✓
- C. Numbness
- D. Vomiting
Why: Swelling and pain are typical signs of a sprain, which is an injury to the ligaments.
Q3. What should you do first when someone has a burn?
- A. Pop any blisters
- B. Apply ice directly to the burn
- C. Flood the burn with cool water ✓
- D. Rub the burn with oil
Why: Flood the burn with cool water for at least 10-15 minutes to reduce pain and swelling.
Q4. What is the correct way to treat a minor cut?
- A. Ignore it and let it heal on its own
- B. Apply pressure to stop the bleeding ✓
- C. Rub the cut with alcohol
- D. Use a hot compress
Why: Applying pressure to a minor cut helps control bleeding and promotes healing.
Q5. When should you seek professional medical help for an injury?
- A. When the injury is not painful
- B. When there is excessive bleeding or swelling ✓
- C. When the injury is on the finger
- D. When the person is not hungry
Why: Excessive bleeding or swelling may indicate a serious injury that requires professional medical attention.
Module 5
Module 5: Choking Emergencies
Choking Emergencies
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the first step when someone is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe?
- A. Encourage them to cough forcefully ✓
- B. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
- C. Give them water to drink
- D. Lay them down on the floor
Why: Encouraging the person to cough is the first step because coughing can sometimes dislodge the object on its own.
Q2. When performing abdominal thrusts on an adult who is choking, where should you position your hands?
- A. Around the person's neck
- B. Just below the person's ribs and above the navel ✓
- C. On the person's back
- D. On the person's chest
Why: The correct position for hands during abdominal thrusts is just below the ribs and above the navel to apply the right pressure.
Q3. If a choking adult becomes unconscious, what should you do first?
- A. Continue trying to dislodge the object
- B. Check for a pulse and begin CPR
- C. Lay them on their back and perform back blows
- D. Call for emergency help and begin CPR ✓
Why: If the person becomes unconscious, you should call for emergency help and begin CPR, as the person is now in cardiac arrest.
Q4. What is the correct technique for giving back blows to a choking adult?
- A. Strike between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand ✓
- B. Strike the chest with the palm of your hand
- C. Strike the abdomen with the palm of your hand
- D. Strike the back with the fingers
Why: Back blows should be given between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand to help dislodge the object.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a sign of choking?
- A. Inability to speak
- B. Difficulty breathing
- C. Coughing forcefully ✓
- D. Blue discoloration of the skin
Why: Forceful coughing is a sign that the person is still able to clear the airway on their own and is not a sign of complete choking.
Module 6
Module 6: Burns and Bleeding
Burns and Bleeding
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the first step in treating a minor burn?
- A. Apply ice directly to the burn
- B. Run cool (not cold) water over the burn for 10-20 minutes ✓
- C. Pop any blisters that form
- D. Apply butter or ointment to the burn
Why: Running cool water helps reduce pain and swelling by lowering the temperature of the burn and preventing further damage.
Q2. Which of the following is a sign of a severe burn?
- A. Redness and slight pain
- B. Blisters and severe pain ✓
- C. Peeling skin after a few days
- D. Mild swelling
Why: Blisters and severe pain indicate a second-degree burn, which is considered severe and requires medical attention.
Q3. What should you do if someone is bleeding from a cut?
- A. Apply a tourniquet immediately
- B. Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth ✓
- C. Soak the wound in water
- D. Rub the wound with alcohol
Why: Applying direct pressure helps to control bleeding and promote clotting.
Q4. What is the correct way to stop severe bleeding from a limb?
- A. Apply a tourniquet above the injury ✓
- B. Apply direct pressure and elevate the limb
- C. Use a bandage to wrap tightly around the wound
- D. Soak the wound in salt water
Why: A tourniquet should be applied above the injury if direct pressure is not enough to control severe bleeding.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a correct first aid step for burns?
- A. Remove any clothing or jewelry near the burn
- B. Break any blisters that form ✓
- C. Cover the burn with a sterile, non-adhesive dressing
- D. Do not apply ice directly to the burn
Why: Breaking blisters can increase the risk of infection and should be avoided in first aid.
Module 7
Module 7: Common Illnesses and Conditions
Common Illnesses and Conditions
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the most common symptom of a mild allergic reaction?
- A. Difficulty breathing
- B. Itching or hives ✓
- C. Loss of consciousness
- D. Severe chest pain
Why: Mild allergic reactions typically present with symptoms like itching, hives, or swelling, whereas severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness are signs of anaphylaxis.
Q2. Which of the following is a sign of a stroke?
- A. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body ✓
- B. A persistent cough
- C. A mild headache
- D. Nausea after eating
Why: Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body, is a key sign of a stroke and should be treated as a medical emergency.
Q3. What is the first step in treating a person with heat exhaustion?
- A. Give them a cold drink
- B. Move them to a cooler place ✓
- C. Apply ice directly to their skin
- D. Give them an aspirin
Why: The first step in treating heat exhaustion is to move the person to a cooler place to help lower their body temperature.
Q4. What is the primary cause of a heart attack?
- A. Lack of oxygen to the brain
- B. Blockage of blood flow to the heart ✓
- C. Infection of the heart muscle
- D. Overexertion during exercise
Why: A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage of blood flow to the heart, usually due to a clot in a coronary artery.
Q5. Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetes?
- A. Frequent urination ✓
- B. Sudden weight gain
- C. Loss of appetite
- D. Constant thirst
Why: Frequent urination is a common symptom of diabetes, along with increased thirst and unexplained weight loss.