Sample First Aid theory exam

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FIRST AID THEORY PAPER
Instructions
 Answer all the questions in a separate answer sheet.
 Do not mark anything on this question paper.
 Each question is 1 mark.
 You have 30 minutes to complete this paper.
1. First aid is the__________________ given to a casualty using the available materials before
handing over to a more responsible person.
a. Initial assistance
b. Advanced care
c. Intermediate assistance
d. Injections
2. CPR stands for:-
a. Central Pelvic Restoration
b. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
c. Circulation Pulse Review
d. Continuous Personal Reassessment
3. Which of the following is not a cause of nose bleeding?
a. Direct blow to the nose
b. Extreme temperature
c. Watching sundowner
d. Blowing of the nose
4. In Casualty assessment, DR ABC stands for?
a. Danger, Resuscitate, Aim, Breath, Circulate
b. Danger, Report, Aftermath, Breath, Carry
c. Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
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d. Danger, Respond, Aim, Brief, Communicate
5. In severe bleeding management, what does E.X.P.E.C.T stand for?
a. Elevate, Expose, Pressure, Examine, Cover, Treat for shock.
b. Expose, Examine, Pressure, Elevate, Cover, Treat for shock.
c. Expose, Examine, Pressure, Elevate, Cover, Treat for bleeding.
d. Examine, Expose, Pressure, Elevate, Contain, Treat for bleeding.
6. A symptom is defined as
a. What you as a first aider can see.
b. What the casualty says s/he is feeling is wrong.
c. What the medical tag the casualty is wearing says.
d. What the first aider suspects the casualty is suffering from.
7. In the event of a major burn over a large body area, with clothing stuck on the burn:
a. Get the person to a shower or other source of running water to cool the burn.
b. Remove bits of the clothing and debris from the injury before it hardens over.
c. Keep water away from the burn to reduce chance of infection from debris.
d. All the above.
8. Where should you feel for pulse on a conscious adult casualty
a. At the neck.
b. At the wrist.
c. At the upper arm.
d. On the chest bone.
9. In stroke, what does F.A.S.T stands for
a. Facial droop, Arm drift, Slurred speech, Time to call.
b. Facial stiffness, Arm stiffness, Slurred speech, Time to call.

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c. Facial droop, Arm stiffness, Sweet speech, Time to call.
d. Facial droop, Arm drift, Smiling, Time to call
10. An unconscious casualty is found with chemical burns around the mouth and his breath
smells of a cleaning agent. What type of poisoning do you suspect?
a. Inhaled poisoning. b. Injected poisoning.
b. Absorbed poisoning. d. Ingested poisoning.
11. What are the priorities of life
a. Airway, Breath loss, Circulation.
b. Access, Breathing, Circulation.
c. Airway, Breathing, Cover.
d. Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
12. A heart attack is caused by
a. Too much blood supply to the heart muscle.
b. Too much airway supply to the heart muscle.
c. Inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle.
d. Inadequate airway supply to the heart muscle.
13. What is your aim when treating fainting
a. To improve blood flow to the brain.
b. To increase water supply in the body.
c. To improve blood flow to the weakened legs.
d. To cover with a blanket.

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14. Mrs Travolta is normally a happy lady. This morning she remembered to take her insulin
but forgot to take her breakfast. The matatu dropped her at City Stadium and she had to
walk all the way to Kencom. When she arrived at her office, she was aggressive, irritated
and asked for tea with three sugars. What condition is she suffering from?
a. Stroke. b. Epilepsy. c. Shock. d. Hypoglycemia
15. When treating a penetrating chest wound, the two main aims are
a. Prevent casualty from speaking and treat for bleeding.
b. Prevent air form entering the cavity and treat for angina.
c. To seal the wound and place in comfortable position to ease breathing.
d. Position the casualty in a comfortable position and treat for bleeding.
16. A casualty who is having an asthmatic attack and has no medication should be
a. Encouraged to sit leaning forward and control breathing.
b. Encouraged to lie down with legs raised to aid in breathing.
c. Encouraged to walk around to breathe better.
d. Encouraged to breathe into a brown paper bag.
17. What treatment do you give to an unconscious casualty who is breathing
a. Perform CPR.
b. Turn casualty into recovery position.
c. Assist the casualty to sit in a position of comfort.
d. Assist the casualty to take sips of water.
18. A graze/ abrasion is a type of wound caused by
a. A knife. b. A bullet. c. Friction. d. A hammer.
19. In conducting an effective emergency call, 4WCT stands for:-
a. When, What, Who, Why, Communicate, Test

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b. Who, Where, Why, What, Confirm, Time
c. Where, Who, When, What, Transport
d. What, Where, Who, What, Time
20. A colleague complains of stomach aches, diarrhea, vomiting and has a fever after eating
chapati with meat over lunch. What do you think they are suffering from?
a. Shock b. Asthma. c. Food poisoning. d. Anaphylactic shock.
21. A casualty with a burn that penetrates to the 3rd layer of skin, is painless and presents with
a waxy look has suffered a
a. First degree (superficial) burn.
b. Second degree ( partial thickness) burn.
c. Third degree ( full thickness) burn.
d. None of the above
22. What is the main priority when treating internal bleeding from the liver
a. Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
b. Minimize shock and get urgent medical help.
c. Help the casualty to have a few sips of water.
d. Encourage the casualty to have something to eat.
23. A compression is caused by
a. Build-up of pressure around the brain.
b. Low oxygen level to the brain.
c. Extreme emotional distress.
d. Very high temperature levels.
24. CPR is performed on a

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a. Conscious, breathing casualty with no pulse.
b. Unconscious, non-breathing casualty.
c. Conscious casualty having a heart attack.
d. Unconscious casualty who is breathing.
25. Place the chain of survival in order
a. Early access, early CPR, early defibrillation, early advanced care.
b. Early access, early defibrillation, early CPR, early advanced care.
c. Early CPR,early advanced care, early defibrillation, early access.
d. Early access, early CPR, early advance care, early defibrillation.
26. In the management of soft tissue injuries, R.I.C.E stands for
a. Rest, ice, compress and elevate.
b. Rise, Ice, compress, elevate.
c. Rise, ice, compress, elevate.
d. Rest, investigate, compress, elevate.
27. When treating bleeding, you apply direct pressure by
a. Pressing directly on the wound.
b. By pressing an artery to a bone.
c. By applying a splint.
d. By trying a sling.
28. When performing CPR to an infant( less than one year), you start with
a. 2 rescue breaths, 15 chest compressions.

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b. 5 rescue breaths, 15 chest compressions.
c. 2 rescue breaths, 30 chest compressions.
d. 5 rescue breaths, 30 chest compressions.
29. What is the first step when treating a chocking casualty
a. Encourage casualty to drink sips of water.
b. Encourage casualty to cough.
c. Give up-to 5 chest slaps.
d. Give up-to 5 abdominal slaps.
30. Which of the below is not an aim of first aid
a. Promote recovery.
b. Give medication.
c. Prevent condition from worsening.
d. Prevent further injury.