First Aid Practice Test (Australia) 2026

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which nationally recognised unit is the standard 'Provide First Aid' course in Australia?

   • ABSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of yourself and others
   • BSITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
   • CHLTAID011 Provide First Aid
   • DCPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
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   Answer: C. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

   HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is delivered by registered training organisations and follows Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

2. Question 2 of 25

   In the HLTAID011 assessment, how long must you perform uninterrupted single-rescuer CPR on an adult manikin on the floor?

   • AAt least 30 minutes
   • BAt least 10 seconds
   • CAt least 2 minutes
   • DThere is no CPR in the assessment
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   Answer: C. At least 2 minutes

   The unit requires at least 2 minutes (5 cycles) of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin on the floor, and on an infant manikin.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Before giving first aid to a conscious person, what should you do where possible?

   • AAsk for payment
   • BAsk for their ID
   • CAsk them to sign a form
   • DAsk for their consent
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   Answer: D. Ask for their consent

   First aid courses teach you to seek the person's consent where possible and to respect their privacy.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does the action plan DRSABCD stand for?

   • ADanger, Rescue, Safety, Airway, Bleeding, Circulation, Drugs
   • BDanger, Reassure, Splint, Airway, Bandage, Cool, Document
   • CDanger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation
   • DDoctor, Response, Shock, Airway, Breathing, Check, Dressing
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   Answer: C. Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

   DRSABCD is the basic life support plan used in Australian first aid.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the first thing to do when you arrive at an emergency?

   • ALook for the person's medicines
   • BRoll the person onto their side
   • CCheck for danger to yourself, bystanders and the person
   • DStart chest compressions straight away
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   Answer: C. Check for danger to yourself, bystanders and the person

   D for Danger comes first. Make sure the area is safe so you do not become another casualty.

6. Question 6 of 25

   How do you check if a collapsed adult is responsive?

   • AShake their head from side to side
   • BPour cold water on their face
   • CSpeak loudly to them, such as asking their name, and squeeze their shoulders
   • DSlap their face hard
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   Answer: C. Speak loudly to them, such as asking their name, and squeeze their shoulders

   Check response by talking loudly and squeezing the shoulders. Never shake an infant.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What number do you call for an ambulance in Australia?

   • A000 (triple zero)
   • B999
   • C911
   • D111
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   Answer: A. 000 (triple zero)

   Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

8. Question 8 of 25

   A person does not respond and someone else is nearby. What should you do?

   • ALeave the person and go to find a doctor
   • BDrive the person to hospital yourself
   • CWait five minutes to see if the person wakes up
   • DAsk them to call 000 while you stay with the person
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   Answer: D. Ask them to call 000 while you stay with the person

   Call 000 or ask someone else to call, and do not leave the person.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How do you open the airway of an unresponsive adult after checking the mouth?

   • AHold the tongue with your fingers
   • BGently tilt the head back and lift the chin
   • CPush the chin down onto the chest
   • DLift both legs above the heart
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   Answer: B. Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin

   Check the mouth for anything blocking it, then open the airway with a gentle head tilt and chin lift.

10. Question 10 of 25

    For how long do you look, listen and feel for normal breathing?

    • AUntil the ambulance arrives
    • BAbout 10 seconds
    • CAbout 2 seconds
    • DAbout 1 minute
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    Answer: B. About 10 seconds

    Check breathing for 10 seconds. If the person is not breathing normally, start CPR.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What ratio of compressions to breaths is used in CPR in Australia?

    • A30 compressions to 5 breaths
    • B5 compressions to 1 breath
    • C15 compressions to 2 breaths
    • D30 compressions to 2 breaths
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    Answer: D. 30 compressions to 2 breaths

    CPR uses 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths (30:2).

12. Question 12 of 25

    Does the 30:2 ratio change for children and babies?

    • AYes, children get 5:1
    • BYes, babies get 15:2
    • CYes, babies get breaths only
    • DNo, 30:2 is used for adults, children and infants
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    Answer: D. No, 30:2 is used for adults, children and infants

    For first aiders, 30:2 is used for all ages.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What compression rate should you aim for in CPR?

    • A150 to 180 compressions per minute
    • B100 to 120 compressions per minute
    • C60 to 80 compressions per minute
    • D40 to 60 compressions per minute
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    Answer: B. 100 to 120 compressions per minute

    Push at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute for all ages.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How deep should chest compressions be?

    • AAbout one tenth of the depth of the chest
    • BAbout one third of the depth of the chest
    • CAs deep as possible, with no limit
    • DJust enough to move the skin
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    Answer: B. About one third of the depth of the chest

    Press down about one third of the chest depth for adults, children and infants.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Where do you place your hands for adult chest compressions?

    • AOn the upper belly, below the ribs
    • BHeel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone, other hand on top
    • COn the top of the breastbone near the throat
    • DOn the left side of the chest over the ribs
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    Answer: B. Heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone, other hand on top

    Place the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone, put the other hand on top and interlock your fingers.

16. Question 16 of 25

    How do you give chest compressions to a baby under 1 year old?

    • AWith your fist on the belly
    • BWith one thumb on the left side of the ribs
    • CWith two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone
    • DWith the heel of both hands, arms locked
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    Answer: C. With two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone

    For infants, use two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone and press about one third of the chest depth.

17. Question 17 of 25

    About how many sets of 30:2 should you aim to give in 2 minutes?

    • AAbout 15
    • BAbout 5
    • CAbout 2
    • DAbout 10
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    Answer: B. About 5

    At the right rate, you should give about 5 sets of 30:2 in about 2 minutes.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You are unable to give rescue breaths. What should you do?

    • ARoll the person onto their side
    • BDo nothing until the ambulance arrives
    • CGive breaths only
    • DGive compressions only, without stopping
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    Answer: D. Give compressions only, without stopping

    If you cannot give breaths, continuous compressions alone may still save a life.

19. Question 19 of 25

    How do you give a rescue breath to a baby?

    • ATilt the head back only very slightly and cover both the mouth and nose
    • BBreathe into the nose only, with the mouth open
    • CTilt the head back as far as it goes and pinch the nose
    • DBlow as hard as you can into the mouth
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    Answer: A. Tilt the head back only very slightly and cover both the mouth and nose

    For infants, tilt the head very slightly and seal your mouth over the baby's mouth and nose.

20. Question 20 of 25

    When can you stop CPR?

    • AWhen a bystander says to stop
    • BWhen the person starts breathing normally, a health professional takes over, or you are too exhausted
    • CAfter exactly 5 minutes
    • DAs soon as an AED is opened
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    Answer: B. When the person starts breathing normally, a health professional takes over, or you are too exhausted

    Keep going until the person recovers, a healthcare professional takes over or tells you to stop, or you physically cannot continue.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You are doing CPR alone and know an AED is in the next building. What should you do?

    • AStop CPR and wait for someone to bring it
    • BKeep doing CPR and send someone else for it if you can
    • CRoll the person onto their side and leave
    • DStop CPR and run to get it
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    Answer: B. Keep doing CPR and send someone else for it if you can

    Do not stop compressions or leave the person to get an AED. Send someone else if possible.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Where is the first AED pad usually placed on an adult?

    • AOn the left wrist
    • BBelow the right collarbone
    • COn the belly button
    • DOn the back of the neck
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    Answer: B. Below the right collarbone

    Place the first pad below the right collarbone and the second on the left side of the chest, below the armpit.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which AED pads should be used for a child under 8?

    • AOnly one adult pad
    • BCut an adult pad in half
    • CNever use an AED on a child under 8
    • DPaediatric (child) pads if available, otherwise an adult AED
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    Answer: D. Paediatric (child) pads if available, otherwise an adult AED

    Children under 8 ideally need paediatric pads. If none are available, use an adult AED.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A person who was given CPR starts breathing normally. What should you do?

    • ALeave them to rest alone
    • BSit them up and give them a drink
    • CPlace them in the recovery position and keep checking their breathing
    • DKeep doing chest compressions
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    Answer: C. Place them in the recovery position and keep checking their breathing

    Once the person is breathing normally, put them in the recovery position and keep monitoring them.

25. Question 25 of 25

    An adult is choking but can still cough strongly. What should you do?

    • AGive chest thrusts straight away
    • BEncourage them to keep coughing
    • CGive them water to drink
    • DLay them on their back
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    Answer: B. Encourage them to keep coughing

    Keep them calm and ask them to cough hard to try to clear the object.

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The real test: No single government exam. Your RTO assesses you as competent, including at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult and infant manikins.