Basic First Aid for Small Businesses Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST important reason to provide first aid in the workplace?

To meet legal requirements

To prevent panic during an emergency

To keep employees from missing work

To provide immediate care until professional help arrives

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

What is the FIRST step you should take when treating a bleeding wound?

Apply antibiotic ointment

Clean the wound with soap and water

Cover the wound with a bandage

Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth

Question 4

When should you seek emergency medical care for an eye injury?

If the injured person experiences mild irritation that fades after 30 minutes

If the person complains of dry eyes after a long day at work

If there’s blurred vision, severe pain, or an object embedded in the eye

If there’s slight redness after chemical exposure

Question 5

When stabilizing a suspected fracture, what is the BEST way to prevent further injury?

Use a splint or firm object to immobilize the area

Apply heat to relax the muscles

Secure the injury with tape only

Have the person repeatedly bend and extend the joint to test for movement

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Which of the following is an effective way to help prevent heat-related illnesses in the workplace?

Encourage employees to drink water regularly, even if they’re not thirsty

Only take breaks when employees feel weak or tired

Skip breaks to finish tasks faster

Rely on sweating alone to keep the body cool

Question 9

If someone with suspected hypothermia is shivering uncontrollably, drowsy, and confused, what should you do?

Encourage them to stay awake and walk around to generate heat

Place them in a hot bath immediately

Move them to a warm place, remove wet clothing, cover them with blankets, and call 911

Give them caffeinated drinks to stimulate warmth

Question 10

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