Germany First Aid Course Knowledge Quiz 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 2 for the Germany First Aid Course Knowledge Quiz: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

First aid
Germany
50 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
At what rate should you give chest compressions?
- 100 to 120 per minute
- 60 to 80 per minute
- 150 to 180 per minute
- 30 to 40 per minute
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Answer: A. 100 to 120 per minute
The DRK and DGUV teach a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Question 2 of 25
What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?
- 15 compressions, then 1 breath
- 50 compressions, then 5 breaths
- 5 compressions, then 1 breath
- 30 compressions, then 2 breaths
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Answer: D. 30 compressions, then 2 breaths
Give 30 compressions, then 2 breaths, and keep repeating without long pauses.
Question 3 of 25
You are alone, there is no one else to call 112, and you have started CPR on an infant. When does the DRK say to call?
- Before doing anything else, even for an infant
- Never; keep going alone
- Only after 30 minutes
- After about one minute of CPR, pause to make the call
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Answer: D. After about one minute of CPR, pause to make the call
For children and infants, a lone helper gives CPR for about one minute, then interrupts to call 112.
Question 4 of 25
How many rescue breaths do you give first when starting CPR on a child?
- Up to 5
- 10
- 1
- None
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Answer: A. Up to 5
For children and infants, start with up to five rescue breaths, then continue with 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
Question 5 of 25
How do you give chest compressions to a baby under one year?
- With two fingertips, about 4 cm deep
- With both hands, about 8 cm deep
- With one finger, about 1 cm deep
- With your fist, as hard as you can
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Answer: A. With two fingertips, about 4 cm deep
For infants use two fingertips on the lower third of the breastbone and press about 4 cm deep.
Question 6 of 25
An AED (defibrillator) arrives while you are giving CPR. What do you do?
- Stop CPR and wait for the ambulance
- Only use it if you are a doctor
- Read the full manual before using it
- Switch it on, attach the pads and follow its voice instructions
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Answer: D. Switch it on, attach the pads and follow its voice instructions
AEDs talk you through each step. Keep CPR going whenever the device tells you to.
Question 7 of 25
You are alone giving CPR. Should you stop to go and look for an AED?
- Yes, always find an AED first
- No, do not interrupt CPR to fetch it; ask someone else to bring one
- Yes, if it is less than 2 km away
- Yes, but only at night
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Answer: B. No, do not interrupt CPR to fetch it; ask someone else to bring one
The DRK says a lone helper should not stop CPR to fetch an AED. Send another person if you can.
Question 8 of 25
When can you stop CPR?
- When the person's skin turns pink
- After exactly 5 minutes
- When the person breathes normally, when rescuers take over, or when you are exhausted
- As soon as you feel tired after a few pushes
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Answer: C. When the person breathes normally, when rescuers take over, or when you are exhausted
Keep going until normal breathing returns, the rescue service takes over, or you physically cannot continue.
Question 9 of 25
A person is unconscious but breathing normally. What position do you put them in?
- Face down with arms by their side
- On their back with legs raised
- Sitting upright against a wall
- The recovery position (stabile Seitenlage)
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Answer: D. The recovery position (stabile Seitenlage)
The recovery position keeps the airway open and lets fluids drain from the mouth. Keep checking breathing.
Question 10 of 25
In the recovery position, where should the person's mouth be?
- Pressed into the ground
- At the lowest point, with the head tilted back
- Covered with a cloth
- Pointing straight up
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Answer: B. At the lowest point, with the head tilted back
With the mouth lowest and the head tilted back, vomit or blood can drain out instead of being breathed in.
Question 11 of 25
Which signs suggest a person is going into shock?
- Pale, cold, clammy skin, shivering and restlessness
- Strong hunger and thirst only
- A red face and very warm, dry skin
- Itchy eyes and sneezing
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Answer: A. Pale, cold, clammy skin, shivering and restlessness
Shock often starts with restlessness and fear, then pale, cold and clammy skin. Later the person may become drowsy.
Question 12 of 25
A conscious person shows signs of shock. How should you position them?
- Standing up and walking around
- Sitting with the head between the knees
- Lying face down
- Lying down with the legs raised, covered with a blanket
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Answer: D. Lying down with the legs raised, covered with a blanket
Raising the legs helps blood reach the brain and organs. Cover the person, keep them calm and call 112.
Question 13 of 25
How do you stop severe bleeding from an arm?
- Rub cream into the wound
- Wash the wound for 10 minutes before doing anything
- Leave it open so it can bleed clean
- Press firmly on the wound with a clean dressing, then apply a pressure bandage
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Answer: D. Press firmly on the wound with a clean dressing, then apply a pressure bandage
Firm pressure with clean material stops most bleeding. A pressure bandage (Druckverband) keeps the pressure on. Raise the limb if possible.
Question 14 of 25
How do you help a person with a nosebleed?
- Tilt their head far back
- Have them lean forward and put a cold cloth on the back of the neck
- Ask them to blow their nose hard
- Have them lie flat on their back
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Answer: B. Have them lean forward and put a cold cloth on the back of the neck
Leaning forward stops blood running into the throat. Call 112 if the bleeding is heavy or will not stop.
Question 15 of 25
How long should you cool a burn with cool running water?
- About 2 minutes
- About 30 seconds
- At least 20 minutes
- Do not cool burns at all
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Answer: C. At least 20 minutes
The DRK says to cool with cool, not ice-cold, water for at least 20 minutes. Be careful with large burns and small children, who can get too cold.
Question 16 of 25
After cooling a burn, how do you cover it?
- With butter or flour
- With a tight bandage
- Loosely with a sterile dressing or cling film
- Leave clothing that is stuck to the skin and pull it off later
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Answer: C. Loosely with a sterile dressing or cling film
Cover loosely and never use home remedies. Do not open blisters or pull off clothing stuck to the skin.
Question 17 of 25
An adult is choking and cannot speak, breathe or cough. What do you do first?
- Give them a glass of water
- Have them lean forward and give up to 5 firm back blows
- Lay them on their back and wait
- Put your fingers deep into their throat
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Answer: B. Have them lean forward and give up to 5 firm back blows
Back blows between the shoulder blades come first. Check after each blow whether the object has come out.
Question 18 of 25
Back blows have not cleared the airway of a choking adult. What comes next?
- Give 10 more back blows only
- Stop and wait for the ambulance
- Start CPR while the person is still awake
- Up to 5 upper abdominal thrusts, then keep alternating with back blows
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Answer: D. Up to 5 upper abdominal thrusts, then keep alternating with back blows
Give up to five abdominal thrusts (Oberbauchkompression) and alternate with back blows until the object comes out or help arrives. Call 112.
Question 19 of 25
Which sign points to a stroke?
- Tingling only after eating
- Sneezing and a runny nose
- Sudden weakness on one side of the body and a drooping corner of the mouth
- A slow, steady pulse with normal speech
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Answer: C. Sudden weakness on one side of the body and a drooping corner of the mouth
Sudden one-sided paralysis, a drooping face, and speech or vision problems are typical stroke signs. Call 112 at once.
Question 20 of 25
How should you position a conscious person who may be having a heart attack?
- Lying flat with legs raised high
- Face down on the floor
- Walking slowly to the car
- Sitting or lying with the upper body raised, with tight clothing loosened
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Answer: D. Sitting or lying with the upper body raised, with tight clothing loosened
A raised upper body eases strain on the heart. Call 112, keep the person calm and watch them closely.
Question 21 of 25
A person with diabetes is shaky, sweaty and confused but awake. What helps?
- A large glass of water only
- Nothing; let them sleep
- Glucose tablets or a sweet drink
- Insulin from their bag
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Answer: C. Glucose tablets or a sweet drink
Low blood sugar is treated with quick sugar. If the person becomes unconscious, use the recovery position and call 112.
Question 22 of 25
What should you do while someone is having a seizure (fit)?
- Hold their arms and legs firmly
- Move dangerous objects away and do not hold their limbs down
- Pour water over their face
- Put a spoon between their teeth
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Answer: B. Move dangerous objects away and do not hold their limbs down
Protect the person from injury but do not restrain them. Afterwards, if they are unconscious and breathing, use the recovery position.
Question 23 of 25
A person has stage I hypothermia: shivering and awake. What is right?
- Rub their arms and legs hard
- Give them alcohol to warm up
- Move them somewhere warm, remove wet clothes, wrap them up and give a warm sweet drink
- Put a very hot water bottle on their skin
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Answer: C. Move them somewhere warm, remove wet clothes, wrap them up and give a warm sweet drink
Rewarm slowly. Rubbing, active heat and alcohol are wrong. Call 112.
Question 24 of 25
Someone has had an electric shock from a household appliance and is still touching it. What do you do first?
- Grab the person's hand and pull
- Pour water over the appliance
- Switch off the power, unplug it or trip the fuse before touching the person
- Wait until the person lets go
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Answer: C. Switch off the power, unplug it or trip the fuse before touching the person
Never touch someone still in the circuit. Turn off the power first; for high-voltage accidents, keep away and call 112.
Question 25 of 25
How do you give first aid for a suspected broken leg?
- Ask the person to walk on it
- Massage the injured area
- Keep it still in the position found and support it with padding
- Pull it straight so it can heal
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Answer: C. Keep it still in the position found and support it with padding
Do not try to straighten a fracture. Pad and support it, cover open wounds, watch for shock and call 112.

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