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 these workplaces should prioritize burn care supplies in their first aid kit?

A clothing boutique

An accounting office

A yoga studio

A restaurant kitchen

Question 3

Why is it important to assign someone to inspect your first aid kit regularly?

To make sure the kit looks organized

To confirm no one has borrowed the supplies

To ensure expired or missing items are replaced promptly

To confirm it’s still stored in the same location

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE about cleaning a wound?

Rinse the wound with hydrogen peroxide for 5 minutes

Use soap directly inside the wound for the deepest clean

Skip cleaning the wound if you’re going to apply an antibiotic ointment

Rinse the wound thoroughly with clean, running water for at least 5 minutes

Question 5

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 6

Which of the following actions should you take if someone falls and hits their head but insists they feel fine?

Help them stand up quickly to avoid embarrassment

Apply an ice pack directly to their head and send them home

Assume they’re fine unless they start to complain of pain

Encourage them to lie down and watch for signs of confusion or drowsiness

Question 7

What is the FIRST step you should take if a chemical splashes into someone\'s eye?

Apply an eye ointment for comfort

Cover the eye with a clean cloth

Rinse the eye with clean, running water for at least 15–20 minutes

Ask the person to keep their eyes closed until help arrives

Question 8

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 9

If someone shows signs of a stroke, what should you do FIRST?

Offer them aspirin to reduce blood clotting

Have them lie down and sleep it off

Give them water and encourage deep breathing

Call 911 immediately and describe their symptoms

Question 10

When should you call 911 for someone who has fainted?

If they regain consciousness within 30 seconds

If they are breathing but remain groggy

If they are unconscious for more than 1 minute or experienced chest pain or seizures

If they say they skipped lunch that day