Basic First Aid for Small Businesses Practice Test

Question 1

Which of these injuries requires immediate first aid to prevent serious complications?

A minor paper cut

A bruise on the arm

Severe bleeding from a deep cut

A blister from tight shoes

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP)?

To assign blame after an emergency occurs

To outline step-by-step actions for handling workplace emergencies

To track employee attendance during emergencies

To reduce the need for first aid kits in the workplace

Question 3

Which of the following steps is MOST important when developing an Emergency Response Plan for your business?

Copy a generic plan from another business

Focus only on medical emergencies since other issues are rare

Identify your workplace’s unique risks and tailor your plan accordingly

Assume employees will figure things out as they happen

Question 4

If someone suffers a chemical burn, what should you do FIRST?

Rinse the area with cool running water for at least 20 minutes

Apply ointment to neutralize the burn

Cover the burn with a dry cloth and wait for symptoms to appear

Wait to see if pain worsens before rinsing the area

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the R.I.C.E. method when treating a sprain or strain?

To increase blood flow to the injury

To prevent infection

To help break down scar tissue

To reduce pain, swelling, and promote healing

Question 6

What is the FIRST action you should take if someone is showing signs of a heart attack?

Offer a glass of water and see if symptoms improve

Help them lie flat on their back

Call 911 immediately

Drive them to the nearest hospital yourself

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE about seizures?

People can swallow their tongue during a seizure

Placing an object in the person’s mouth can help keep their airway open

You should try to hold the person still during convulsions

Most seizures end within 1–2 minutes and don’t require emergency care unless complications occur

Question 8

What is the correct FIRST AID action for frostbite?

Rub the affected area to restore circulation

Expose the affected area to a heat source like a heater or hairdryer

Massage the area vigorously to increase blood flow

Place the affected area in warm (not hot) water for 20–30 minutes

Question 9

What should you do if a chemical gets into someone’s eyes?

Have them keep their eyes closed to reduce irritation

Flush the eyes with lukewarm running water for at least 15–20 minutes

Apply an eye ointment to reduce swelling

Cover the eye with a cloth until help arrives

Question 10

What is the proper technique for removing a tick from the skin?

Burn the tick with a match to force it out

Apply petroleum jelly to suffocate the tick

Grasp the tick close to the skin with fine-tipped tweezers and pull it out slowly and steadily

Twist the tick firmly to dislodge it