Here are some multiple-choice questions related to first aid for victims of electrical shock, cuts, and fainting, along with their answers:
Questions:
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What is the first step you should take when you encounter someone who has suffered an electrical shock? a) Touch the victim to check for responsiveness
b) Disconnect the power source if safe to do so
c) Start CPR immediately
d) Pour water on the victim -
Which of the following is a sign that someone is fainting? a) Increased heart rate
b) Confusion and disorientation
c) Pale, cold, and clammy skin
d) All of the above -
What should you do if a person is bleeding from a cut? a) Clean the cut immediately with alcohol
b) Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage
c) Keep the injured part elevated above the level of the heart
d) Both b and c -
If a person is experiencing fainting, what position should you place them in? a) Sitting upright
b) Supine (lying flat on their back) with their legs raised
c) On their side
d) In a sitting position with their head between their knees -
Which of the following actions should be avoided if a person has sustained an electrical shock? a) Calling emergency services
b) Checking the victim’s pulse
c) Moving the victim if they're in danger (e.g., near live wires)
d) Covering any burns with a clean cloth -
What is the correct way to treat a mild electrical burn? a) Immerse the burn in cold water
b) Apply ice directly to the burn
c) Use a clean, non-stick bandage to cover the burn
d) All of the above -
If you suspect that someone has fainted due to dehydration, what should you do? a) Give them coffee or caffeinated drinks
b) Offer them water or an electrolyte drink once they are conscious and alert
c) Have them stand up immediately
d) Keep them in a warm environment
Answers:
- b) Disconnect the power source if safe to do so
- d) All of the above
- d) Both b and c
- b) Supine (lying flat on their back) with their legs raised
- b) Checking the victim’s pulse
- c) Use a clean, non-stick bandage to cover the burn
- b) Offer them water or an electrolyte drink once they are conscious and alert
Feel free to use or modify these questions and answers as needed!