First Aid Practice Test (Ireland) 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   An adult is choking but has an effective cough. What should you do?

   • ALie them down flat on their back and wait
   • BGive abdominal thrusts at once
   • CGive them water
   • DEncourage them to keep coughing
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   Answer: D. Encourage them to keep coughing

   With a mild obstruction and effective cough, encourage the patient to keep coughing.

2. Question 2 of 25

   An adult has severe choking with an ineffective cough. What should you do?

   • ADo a blind finger sweep, then give them a drink of water to wash it down
   • BGive 30 chest compressions while they stand
   • CGive them bread
   • DGive 1 to 5 back blows, then 1 to 5 abdominal thrusts, and repeat
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   Answer: D. Give 1 to 5 back blows, then 1 to 5 abdominal thrusts, and repeat

   PHECC: up to 5 back blows, then up to 5 abdominal thrusts, repeated as needed.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A choking patient is pregnant or very large. What do you use instead of abdominal thrusts?

   • AGentle pats on the shoulder
   • BRescue breaths only
   • CBlind finger sweeps
   • DChest thrusts
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   Answer: D. Chest thrusts

   PHECC uses chest thrusts for obese or pregnant patients.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Marker 2 shows where your fist goes for abdominal thrusts. Where is that?

   • ALow on the tummy, below the navel and near the hips
   • BJust above the navel, well below the breastbone
   • COn the breastbone
   • DOn the side of the ribs
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   Answer: B. Just above the navel, well below the breastbone

   Place your fist between the navel and the bottom of the breastbone.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Marker 4 shows the thrust. Which direction is it?

   • AQuickly inwards and upwards
   • BStraight outwards
   • CSide to side
   • DSlowly downwards
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   Answer: A. Quickly inwards and upwards

   Sharp inward and upward thrusts push air out to dislodge the object.

6. Question 6 of 25

   An adult with severe choking goes unresponsive. What is the correct care?

   • AKeep giving abdominal thrusts while they lie on the floor
   • BSweep your finger blindly around the back of the mouth
   • CSit them upright in a chair and wait for help to arrive
   • DStart CPR and look in the mouth after each cycle, removing only a visible object
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   Answer: D. Start CPR and look in the mouth after each cycle, removing only a visible object

   Start CPR. After each cycle, open the mouth and look; if the object is visible, make one attempt to remove it.

7. Question 7 of 25

   An infant is choking and cannot cough. Which care is used?

   • ABlind finger sweeps
   • BHolding the infant upside down and shaking
   • CBack blows, then chest thrusts
   • DAbdominal thrusts
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   Answer: C. Back blows, then chest thrusts

   For infants, use up to 5 back blows, then up to 5 chest thrusts.

8. Question 8 of 25

   A child (not an infant) is choking and cannot cough. Which care is used?

   • ABack blows, then abdominal thrusts
   • BChest compressions only
   • CRescue breaths only
   • DA glass of water to wash the sweet down
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   Answer: A. Back blows, then abdominal thrusts

   For children, use back blows, then abdominal thrusts.

9. Question 9 of 25

   In the recovery position diagram, what happens to the near arm at marker 1?

   • AAcross the patient's face and chest
   • BTucked under the patient's back
   • COut at a right angle, with the elbow bent
   • DStraight down by the patient's side, with the palm down
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   Answer: C. Out at a right angle, with the elbow bent

   The near arm goes out at a right angle so the patient does not roll onto it.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Marker 2 shows the far hand. Where is it placed?

    • AFlat on the patient's chest, over the heart
    • BUnder the patient's far hip, palm up
    • COn top of the patient's head, palm down
    • DWith the back of the hand against the near cheek
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    Answer: D. With the back of the hand against the near cheek

    The back of the hand against the cheek supports the head as you roll the patient.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which patient should be placed in the recovery position?

    • AOne who is only gasping now and then
    • BOne who is not breathing at all
    • COne who is awake and walking about but feels a bit dizzy
    • DOne who is unconscious but breathing normally
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    Answer: D. One who is unconscious but breathing normally

    The recovery position keeps the airway clear for an unconscious patient who is breathing.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A patient's seizure has stopped and they are drowsy. What position should you use?

    • ALying face-down
    • BSitting upright in a chair
    • CStanding with support from two people
    • DThe recovery position
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    Answer: D. The recovery position

    Once the seizure stops, use the recovery position to protect the airway.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Panel 1 shows the first step for a bleeding wound. What is it?

    • ALeaving it open to the air so a scab can form
    • BPutting ice on it
    • CWashing the wound under a tap
    • DDirect pressure on the wound with a dressing
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    Answer: D. Direct pressure on the wound with a dressing

    Apply direct pressure and a sterile dressing.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Panel 2 shows a dressing and bandage. Bleeding continues through it. What should you do?

    • AAdd more pressure dressings on top
    • BLoosen the bandage
    • CRinse the wound
    • DRemove the first dressing and start again
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    Answer: A. Add more pressure dressings on top

    If bleeding continues, apply further pressure dressings.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Besides pressure, what else helps with a bleeding arm or leg, if possible?

    • AMaking the patient walk to keep blood moving
    • BLowering the limb below the level of the knees
    • CFanning the patient with cold air to calm them
    • DRaising the limb and keeping the patient from getting cold
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    Answer: D. Raising the limb and keeping the patient from getting cold

    Elevate the limb if possible and prevent chilling.

16. Question 16 of 25

    When should you call 112 or 999 for bleeding?

    • AOnly for cuts on the hand
    • BIf there are signs of shock or the bleeding will not stop
    • CNever, bleeding always stops
    • DOnly if the bleeding has lasted for more than 2 hours in total
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    Answer: B. If there are signs of shock or the bleeding will not stop

    Call 112 or 999 if there are clinical signs of shock or active bleeding that does not stop.

17. Question 17 of 25

    In panel 3 of the bleeding diagram, where is the tourniquet?

    • AOver the elbow joint, whatever the wound site
    • BBelow the wound, on the side towards the hand
    • CDirectly on top of the wound, over the dressing
    • DOn the limb above the wound, between the wound and the body
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    Answer: D. On the limb above the wound, between the wound and the body

    In European guidance, a tourniquet goes 5 to 7 cm above the wound, not over a joint. Use one only if you are trained.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A patient feels faint. What should you do?

    • AGive them alcohol
    • BLie them down and raise their legs
    • CSit them on a high stool with their head held up
    • DMake them stand and walk
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    Answer: B. Lie them down and raise their legs

    For fainting, lie the patient down, raise the legs, prevent chilling and advise medical review.

19. Question 19 of 25

    The diagram shows cooling a burn. What is the first step for a heat burn?

    • AStop the contact with the heat and cool the burn with water
    • BPut ice straight onto the burned skin
    • CBurst any blisters to let the heat out
    • DSpread butter on it to keep the air out
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    Answer: A. Stop the contact with the heat and cool the burn with water

    Stop the burning process, then cool the burn.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Under the PHECC First Aid Response guidelines, how long should you cool a burn?

    • AAbout 30 seconds
    • BAbout 2 minutes
    • CAbout 5 minutes, then stop
    • DAt least 15 minutes
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    Answer: D. At least 15 minutes

    The PHECC FAR guidelines say to cool the burn for a minimum of 15 minutes, while watching for hypothermia.

21. Question 21 of 25

    While cooling a large burn, what should you watch for?

    • AThe patient getting hungry
    • BThe burn turning white straight away under the water
    • CThe water getting too warm
    • DThe patient getting too cold (hypothermia)
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    Answer: D. The patient getting too cold (hypothermia)

    Cooling a large area can make a patient too cold, so watch for hypothermia.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What should you do with burnt clothing and jewellery?

    • ALeave everything in place until hospital
    • BTighten them to reduce swelling
    • CPull them off, even if they are stuck
    • DRemove them, unless they are stuck to the skin
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    Answer: D. Remove them, unless they are stuck to the skin

    Remove burnt clothing and jewellery unless they are stuck to the skin.

23. Question 23 of 25

    How should you care for burn blisters?

    • ARub them with cream
    • BLeave them intact and cover the burn
    • CBurst them with a pin
    • DPeel the loose skin off to let the burn breathe
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    Answer: B. Leave them intact and cover the burn

    Leave blisters intact and cover the burn.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A patient has burns to the face or may have breathed in smoke. What should you do?

    • ASend them home to rest
    • BCall 112 or 999
    • CGive them a hot drink
    • DWait to see if it gets worse
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    Answer: B. Call 112 or 999

    Facial burns and inhalation injury can affect breathing. Call 112 or 999.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A powder chemical is on a patient's skin. What should you do first?

    • ACover it with cling film to seal it in
    • BBrush off the powder, then rinse with water
    • CLeave it on until the ambulance arrives
    • DRub it into the skin with a wet cloth
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    Answer: B. Brush off the powder, then rinse with water

    Brush off powder before irrigating with water.

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