First Aid Basics Quiz

Grade 5 · Health · Quiz

Test your knowledge of basic first aid procedures and emergency response for Grade 5.

Questions

1. What is the correct way to treat a minor burn?

   1. Put butter on it right away
   2. Cool it with running water for at least 10 minutes
   3. Cover it with ice packs
   4. Pop any blisters that form
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   Answer: Cool it with running water for at least 10 minutes

   Cool running water for at least 10 minutes reduces the burn's heat and minimizes tissue damage.

2. When someone is choking and cannot speak or breathe, what technique can help remove the blockage?

   1. Laying them flat and waiting
   2. Giving them water to drink
   3. The Heimlich maneuver
   4. Blowing air into their mouth
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   Answer: The Heimlich maneuver

   The Heimlich maneuver uses abdominal thrusts to force air out of the lungs and dislodge the blockage.

3. Which step comes FIRST when treating a cut?

   1. Apply a bandage
   2. Stop the bleeding with pressure
   3. Clean the wound with soap
   4. Call 911
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   Answer: Stop the bleeding with pressure

   Stopping bleeding is the immediate priority; cleaning and bandaging come after the bleeding is controlled.

4. What should you do if an injured person is unresponsive and not breathing normally?

   1. Wait to see if they wake up on their own
   2. Give them food or water
   3. Call 911 or send someone else to call for help
   4. Move them to a more comfortable location first
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   Answer: Call 911 or send someone else to call for help

   Calling 911 immediately is critical when someone is unresponsive — professional help is needed quickly.

5. For a nosebleed, you should lean ________ and pinch the soft part of your nose.

   1. Backward with your head tilted up
   2. Slightly forward
   3. To the side
   4. Completely flat
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   Answer: Slightly forward

   Leaning forward prevents blood from draining into the throat, which can cause nausea or choking.

6. Why is it important to clean a wound after stopping the bleeding?

   1. To make it heal faster by removing all skin
   2. To prevent infection from harmful bacteria
   3. Because water makes blood stop flowing
   4. Cleaning wounds is not necessary
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   Answer: To prevent infection from harmful bacteria

   Cleaning removes dirt and bacteria that can cause infection if left in the wound.

7. After giving first aid to someone, there is no need to tell an adult because you already handled it.

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   Answer: False

   Always inform a trusted adult after giving first aid, even for minor injuries, to ensure proper follow-up care.

8. The emergency phone number to call for immediate help in the United States is ________.

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   Answer: 911

   911 is the universal emergency number in the US for reaching police, fire, or medical responders.

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