Certification Exam: Standard First Aid

Question 1 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) Directly over the wound D) Below the wound to stop drainage

Question 2 of 10

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

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

Question 3 of 10

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

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

Question 4 of 10

If a diabetic victim is confused but conscious, what is the safest course of action?

A) Give them a large meal B) Ask them to lie down and sleep C) Provide 15-20g of fast-acting sugar D) Give them an insulin injection

Question 5 of 10

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

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

Question 6 of 10

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

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

Question 7 of 10

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

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

Question 8 of 10

Which of these is a "Red Flag" indicator of a severe traumatic brain injury (SCAT6)?

A) A mild headache B) One pupil appearing larger than the other C) Feeling slightly tired D) Thirst

Question 9 of 10

In 2026 trauma protocols, what is the absolute #1 priority for a victim with a spurting limb wound?

A) Airway management B) Life-threatening bleeding control (Tourniquet) C) Treating for shock D) Checking for a pulse

Question 10 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 stomach painful? D) Is their speech slurred or strange?