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

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 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

Which of the following is the BEST way to recognize stroke symptoms?

Use the F.A.S.T. method — Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

Ask the person to drink water and see if they choke

Check their heart rate and blood pressure

Ask the person to describe their symptoms in detail

Question 5

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 6

If someone feels faint, what should you do FIRST?

Have them sit down or lie down with their legs elevated

Encourage them to continue working to stay alert

Offer them a sugary snack immediately

Pour cold water on their face to wake them up

Question 7

What is the FIRST thing you should do if you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke?

Offer them a glass of cold water

Move them to a cooler area and apply cold compresses

Give them a sports drink to replenish electrolytes

Call 911 immediately

Question 8

What is the FIRST step you should take if a chemical spills onto someone’s skin?

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

Apply ointment to soothe the burn

Cover the burn with a dry bandage immediately

Use ice to reduce pain

Question 9

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

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