Free First Aid and Basic Life Support MCQs with Answers
50 First Aid and Basic Life Support MCQs from Fundamentals of Nursing, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
First aid covers scene safety, primary survey, bleeding control, shock, burns, fractures, choking, poisoning and emergency transport. Basic life support includes recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of emergency help, chest compressions, rescue breaths, automated external defibrillator use and the difference between adult, child and infant procedures.
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- A. Wrap it in moist sterile gauze and place it in a sealed bag
- B. Place it directly on ice to preserve the tissue
- C. Wash it with antiseptic and return it to the wound
- D. Leave it exposed so the hospital staff can examine it
Explanation: The part should be wrapped in clean, slightly moist gauze, sealed in a bag, and the bag placed on ice or in iced water.
Correct answer: Wrap it in moist sterile gauze and place it in a sealed bag- A. Cover the burn loosely with a sterile non-fluffy dressing
- B. Remove clothing that is not stuck to the burned skin
- C. Apply ice directly to the burned area for pain relief
- D. Arrange urgent medical assessment and monitor breathing
Explanation: Ice should not be applied because it can worsen tissue injury and hypothermia.
Correct answer: Apply ice directly to the burned area for pain relief- A. Give up to five abdominal thrusts and reassess
- B. Give water slowly to clear the obstruction
- C. Put fingers into the mouth to search for the object
- D. Lay the person flat and begin rescue breaths
Explanation: For severe choking in a conscious adult, alternate up to five back blows with up to five abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or…
Correct answer: Give up to five abdominal thrusts and reassess- A. Alternate five back blows with five chest thrusts
- B. Give five abdominal thrusts while holding the infant upright
- C. Perform a blind finger sweep inside the infant's mouth
- D. Give repeated rescue breaths until the object is expelled
Explanation: A choking infant is supported face down for back blows and then turned face up for chest thrusts, repeating the sequence as needed.
Correct answer: Alternate five back blows with five chest thrusts- A. The substance, estimated amount and time of exposure
- B. The patient's usual diet and sleeping pattern
- C. The patient's last routine vaccination date
- D. The colour of the patient's clothing and shoes
Explanation: Identifying the substance, amount and time of exposure helps the poison service and hospital select appropriate treatment.
Correct answer: The substance, estimated amount and time of exposure- A. Keep the patient still, support the legs and monitor for shock
- B. Help the patient stand to test whether the pelvis is stable
- C. Repeatedly press the pelvis to locate the exact fracture
- D. Give food and drink because surgery may be delayed
Explanation: A suspected pelvic injury can cause severe internal bleeding, so the patient should be kept still and monitored closely for shock.
Correct answer: Keep the patient still, support the legs and monitor for shock- A. Keep interruptions as short as possible and resume promptly
- B. Pause for one minute to allow the chest to recover
- C. Check the pulse after every two compressions
- D. Remove the AED pads before restarting compressions
Explanation: High-quality CPR requires adequate compression depth and rate with pauses kept as short as possible.
Correct answer: Keep interruptions as short as possible and resume promptly- A. Use adult pads if they can be placed without touching each other
- B. Do not use the AED because adult pads are never suitable for children
- C. Place both adult pads on the front of the chest side by side
- D. Cut the adult pads into smaller pieces before applying them
Explanation: If paediatric pads or an attenuator are unavailable, adult AED pads may be used for a child when they can be positioned safely without…
Correct answer: Use adult pads if they can be placed without touching each other- A. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and immobilise the limb
- B. Push the bone back under the skin before applying a splint
- C. Wash the wound vigorously and straighten the limb fully
- D. Apply firm pressure directly over the exposed bone
Explanation: The wound should be covered with a sterile dressing and the limb immobilised in the position found.
Correct answer: Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and immobilise the limb- A. On the lower half of the sternum
- B. Over the left side of the chest
- C. On the upper end of the sternum
- D. Directly over the lower ribs
Explanation: Compressions are delivered on the lower half of the sternum, using one or two hands according to the child’s size.
Correct answer: On the lower half of the sternum