1. Question 1 of 25

   When an earthquake strikes while you are indoors, you should

   A Run to the balcony B Use the lift C Drop, cover under a sturdy table and hold on D Stand near a window
2. Question 2 of 25

   The first step in giving first aid at an accident scene is to

   A Move the casualty immediately B Check that the scene is safe for you and the casualty C Give water to the casualty D Start bandaging
3. Question 3 of 25

   A person bitten by a snake should

   A Stay calm, keep the limb still and get to a hospital quickly B Cut the wound and suck the venom C Apply a tight tourniquet D Run to the hospital
4. Question 4 of 25

   A person with hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) should be

   A Rubbed vigorously with snow B Moved to shelter, wet clothes removed and warmed gradually with dry blankets C Given alcohol D Placed directly in very hot water
5. Question 5 of 25

   For a suspected heart attack, you should immediately

   A Call emergency services and keep the person calm and resting B Make the person walk C Give a heavy meal D Wait to see if it passes
6. Question 6 of 25

   A person who has fainted should be

   A Made to sit up quickly B Given food immediately C Laid flat with the legs raised D Slapped awake
7. Question 7 of 25

   The first thing to check in an unresponsive person is

   A Whether they respond, and whether the airway is open and they are breathing B Their clothes C Their wallet D Their phone
8. Question 8 of 25

   The main danger of a person drowning is

   A Excess food in the stomach B High body temperature C Lack of oxygen to the brain D Muscle pain
9. Question 9 of 25

   A first-degree burn affects only the

   A Outer layer of the skin (epidermis) B Muscles C Bones D Whole thickness of the skin
10. Question 10 of 25

    Severe bleeding from a wound is best controlled by

    A Washing the wound repeatedly B Applying ice only C Removing the cloth often D Applying firm direct pressure with a clean cloth
11. Question 11 of 25

    For a minor burn, the best immediate treatment is to

    A Apply butter B Apply toothpaste C Cool the burn under cool running water for at least 10 to 20 minutes D Burst the blisters
12. Question 12 of 25

    A basic first-aid kit should include

    A Only painkillers B Only water C Fireworks and matches D Sterile gauze, bandages, antiseptic, scissors and gloves
13. Question 13 of 25

    The recommended rate of chest compressions during CPR on an adult is

    A 20 to 40 per minute B 60 per minute C 200 per minute D 100 to 120 per minute
14. Question 14 of 25

    In Pakistan, the number for the police emergency helpline is

    A 1122 B 15 C 115 D 911
15. Question 15 of 25

    RICE treatment for a sprain stands for

    A Rest, Insulin, Calcium, Exercise B Run, Ice, Cover, Eat C Rest, Iodine, Compression, Exercise D Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
16. Question 16 of 25

    For a choking adult who cannot cough or speak, first aid consists of

    A Back blows followed by abdominal thrusts B Giving water C Slapping the face D Lying the person on the back and waiting
17. Question 17 of 25

    If your clothes catch fire, you should

    A Stop, drop and roll on the ground B Run quickly C Fan the flames D Jump into the nearest vehicle
18. Question 18 of 25

    The acronym FAST for recognising a stroke stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and

    A Time to call emergency services B Fever C Fainting D Fatigue
19. Question 19 of 25

    After a dog bite, the wound should first be

    A Closed tightly with a bandage immediately B Washed with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes C Covered with powder D Left untouched
20. Question 20 of 25

    In heat stroke, the first aid is to

    A Give hot tea B Wrap in blankets C Move the person to a cool place and cool the body with water, wet cloths or fans D Make the person exercise
21. Question 21 of 25

    An unconscious person who is breathing normally should be placed in the

    A Sitting position B Standing position C Face-up with the head raised on pillows D Recovery position
22. Question 22 of 25

    A person with a suspected fracture should be

    A Made to walk around B Massaged C Stretched to straighten D Kept still with the injured part supported
23. Question 23 of 25

    If a person has swallowed a poisonous household chemical, the best action is to

    A Make them vomit at once B Call a poison centre or doctor and follow their advice; do not induce vomiting unless told C Give milk and wait D Give them a lot of salt water
24. Question 24 of 25

    For a nosebleed, the person should

    A Lie flat and tilt the head back B Blow the nose repeatedly C Sit leaning forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for about 10 minutes D Put cotton deep in the nostril
25. Question 25 of 25

    The ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR is

    A 15 : 5 B 30 : 2 C 5 : 1 D 2 : 30

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