Basic First Aid for Small Businesses Practice Test

Question 1

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 2

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 3

Which of the following is the correct way to treat a first-degree burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn to reduce pain

Cover the burn with a dry gauze pad without rinsing

Run cool water over the burn for 10–15 minutes

Apply butter or oil to soothe the burn

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

Which of the following symptoms would suggest that a person needs immediate medical attention for a suspected fracture or dislocation?

Mild discomfort that improves with rest

Swelling that goes down with an ice pack

The limb appears deformed, misaligned, or turns bluish

The person can still move the injured area with only slight pain

Question 6

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Sharp stomach cramps with no other symptoms

Sudden nosebleed and watery eyes

Pressure or squeezing chest pain that may spread to the arms or jaw

Tingling sensation in the fingers with no chest discomfort

Question 7

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 8

When should you call 911 for someone having a seizure?

If the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes

If the seizure stops within 1 minute

If the person is confused but breathing normally afterward

If the person is wearing a medical alert bracelet for epilepsy

Question 9

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 10

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