Certification Exam: Standard First Aid

Question 1 of 10

Where is the correct injection site for an Epinephrine Auto-Injector (Epi-Pen)?

A) The buttocks B) The mid-outer thigh C) The upper arm (deltoid) D) The stomach

Question 2 of 10

What is the "Two-System" rule for recognizing Anaphylaxis?

A) Two people must confirm the reaction B) Symptoms must be present in two or more body systems (e.g., skin and lungs) C) The victim must have two Epi-Pens D) The reaction must last two hours

Question 3 of 10

In the 2026 "PEACE & LOVE" protocol, what does the "A" in PEACE stand for?

A) Always use ice B) Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs (H.A.R.M.) C) Avoid moving the limb D) Apply heat immediately

Question 4 of 10

Why should you NOT rub the limbs of a victim with severe hypothermia?

A) It is too painful B) It can cause "afterdrop," forcing cold blood back to the heart too quickly C) It might break the skin D) It doesn't help with warming

Question 5 of 10

What is the "Cool First, Transport Second" rule for Heat Stroke?

A) Give them a cold drink while walking B) Wait for the ambulance before cooling C) Aggressively cool the victim (ice bath/wet sheets) before they are moved to the hospital D) Only cool them if they are sweating

Question 6 of 10

When using the F.A.S.T. mnemonic for stroke, what are you looking for in the "S" step?

A) Is the skin cool? B) Is their shoulder dislocated? C) Is their speech slurred or strange? D) Is their stomach painful?

Question 7 of 10

What is the clinical definition of "Implied Consent"?

A) A bystander gives permission for the victim B) The victim verbally says yes C) The law assumes an unconscious or incapacitated person would want life-saving care D) The police authorize the treatment

Question 8 of 10

Where should a windlass-style tourniquet be placed on a bleeding limb?

A) 2-3 inches above the wound (between wound and heart) B) On the joint nearest to the wound C) Below the wound to stop drainage D) Directly over the wound

Question 9 of 10

What is the first step in treating a 2nd-degree thermal burn?

A) Cool with running water for 10-20 minutes B) Pop the blisters to release pressure C) Apply antibiotic ointment D) Apply ice directly to the skin

Question 10 of 10

What should you do if you are bitten by a venomous snake in North America?

A) Apply ice to the bite B) Stay calm, still, and keep the limb at/below heart level C) Apply a tight tourniquet D) Use a suction kit to remove venom