Basic First Aid for Small Businesses Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following items is essential for treating minor cuts and scrapes?

Instant cold pack

Triangular bandage

Adhesive bandages and antiseptic wipes

Burn gel

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure employees follow your Emergency Response Plan during a crisis?

Conduct regular training and emergency drills

Store the plan in a filing cabinet for safekeeping

Post the plan in the break room but avoid discussing it to prevent panic

Ask employees to review the ERP on their own time

Question 3

Which type of burn requires immediate medical attention?

A small blister on the hand

A mild sunburn on the shoulders

A burn that feels itchy but shows no redness

A burn with white, leathery, or charred skin

Question 4

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 5

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 6

What is the BEST first step if you suspect someone is experiencing low blood sugar?

Give them a glass of water and wait for symptoms to improve

Offer 15 grams of fast-acting sugar, such as fruit juice or glucose tablets

Ask them to sit quietly and rest for 30 minutes

Call 911 immediately, even if they are still conscious

Question 7

Which of the following is a common warning sign that someone may faint?

Sudden burst of energy

Sharp chest pain

Pale, sweaty skin and dizziness

Sudden increase in blood pressure

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

If someone inhales chemical fumes and starts coughing or feeling dizzy, what is your FIRST action?

Give them a glass of water

Encourage deep breathing until symptoms pass

Move them to fresh air immediately

Have them lie down and rest in the same area

Question 10

Which of the following is a clear sign of a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting?

Mild swelling at the sting site

Itching that lasts for several hours

Difficulty breathing and swelling of the face or throat

A raised, itchy rash that fades after 10 minutes