Can You Pass This Basic First Aid Quiz

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In this quiz, you will find questions on basic first aid skills that are required for your Duke of Edinburgh expedition

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1.

What is a scold?
- A.
  
  A burn by liquid or gas
- B.
  
  A burn by fire
- C.
  
  A break in your leg
- D.
  
  Being beaten with a stick
Correct Answer
A. A burn by liquid or gas

Explanation
A scold refers to a burn caused by liquid or gas. This type of burn occurs when hot liquid or gas comes into contact with the skin, resulting in tissue damage and pain. It is important to treat such burns immediately to prevent further injury and complications.

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2.

What do you do when someone breaks an arm?
- A.
  
  Scream and run
- B.
  
  Put a plaster on it
- C.
  
  Use an antisceptic wipe
- D.
  
  Put the arm in a sling
Correct Answer
D. Put the arm in a sling

Explanation
When someone breaks an arm, putting the arm in a sling is the correct course of action. This helps to immobilize the arm and prevent further injury or damage. A sling provides support and stability to the broken arm, allowing it to heal properly. It also helps to reduce pain and discomfort by minimizing movement. Therefore, putting the arm in a sling is the appropriate response to a broken arm.

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3.

What do you do if someone begins to bleed severely?
- A.
  
  Put them in the river
- B.
  
  Apply pressure to the wound
- C.
  
  Pray to the god of the moon
- D.
  
  Remove foreign object
Correct Answer
B. Apply pressure to the wound

Explanation
When someone begins to bleed severely, applying pressure to the wound is the correct action to take. This helps to control the bleeding and prevent further blood loss. By applying direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or your hand, you can help to stem the flow of blood until medical help arrives. This is a basic first aid technique that can be crucial in saving a person's life in such situations.

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4.

What are the symptoms of Hypothermia?
- A.
  
  Warm and sweaty
- B.
  
  Cold and sweaty
- C.
  
  Cold, tired, shivering and acting abnormally
- D.
  
  Just very sweaty
Correct Answer
C. Cold, tired, shivering and acting abnormally

Explanation
The symptoms of hypothermia include feeling cold, tired, shivering, and acting abnormally. This is because when the body's core temperature drops too low, it affects the normal functioning of the body. Feeling cold and shivering are natural responses to try and generate heat, while feeling tired and acting abnormally are signs that the body is struggling to maintain its normal functions.

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5.

What is the number to ring in an emergency?
- A.
  
  999
- B.
  
  Your assessor
- C.
  
  666
- D.
  
  Parents
Correct Answer
B. Your assessor

Explanation
The number to ring in an emergency is usually 999. However, in this scenario, the answer is "Your assessor" which suggests that the person assessing the situation is the one to contact in an emergency. This may be a unique situation or a specific protocol in place for this particular assessment.

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Can You Pass This Basic First Aid Quiz

What is a scold?

What do you do when someone breaks an arm?

What do you do if someone begins to bleed severely?

What are the symptoms of Hypothermia?

What is the number to ring in an emergency?