First Aid at Work Practice Test (UK) 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 4 for the First Aid at Work Practice Test (UK): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

First aid
United Kingdom
100 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Panel 1 shows the first step for severe bleeding. What is it?
- Put on a tourniquet straight away for any cut, even a small one
- Run the wound under a tap
- Press firmly and directly on the wound
- Raise the arm and wait
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Answer: C. Press firmly and directly on the wound
Call 999 and apply firm direct pressure to the wound.
Question 2 of 25
Panel 3 shows a tourniquet. Where should it go?
- Below the wound, towards the hand
- Over the elbow or knee joint, where it grips best
- Directly on top of the wound
- 5 to 7 cm above the wound, not over a joint
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Answer: D. 5 to 7 cm above the wound, not over a joint
Apply a tourniquet 5 to 7 cm above the injury and not over a joint, then tighten until bleeding stops.
Question 3 of 25
In which situation is a tourniquet the right choice?
- For every cut that bleeds, however small
- When direct pressure does not control life-threatening limb bleeding
- Before trying direct pressure, to save time
- For heavy bleeding from the chest or tummy
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Answer: B. When direct pressure does not control life-threatening limb bleeding
If direct pressure fails to control life-threatening limb bleeding, apply a tourniquet.
Question 4 of 25
A tourniquet has stopped the bleeding. What should you do next?
- Loosen it every 5 minutes to let blood flow
- Remove it after 10 minutes if the bleeding seems to have stopped
- Cover it with clothing so nobody notices it
- Note the time it was applied and leave it in place
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Answer: D. Note the time it was applied and leave it in place
Note the time and do not release it. Only a healthcare professional should remove it.
Question 5 of 25
Bleeding continues even though a tourniquet is fully tightened. What may be needed?
- Removing the first tourniquet
- Lifting the casualty to standing so the blood drains away
- A second tourniquet above the first
- Pouring water on the wound
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Answer: C. A second tourniquet above the first
A second tourniquet may be needed, placed above the first.
Question 6 of 25
What is a haemostatic dressing used for?
- Pressing on or into a severe wound to help blood clot
- Supporting a broken arm as a type of sling
- Cooling a burn after it has been under water
- Covering a blister on the foot to stop it from bursting open
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Answer: A. Pressing on or into a severe wound to help blood clot
A haemostatic dressing, used with firm pressure, helps control severe bleeding.
Question 7 of 25
When should a pressure dressing be put on a severe wound?
- Instead of calling 999, for most wounds
- Only after the ambulance crew has left
- Once bleeding is under control, to keep pressure on the wound
- Before you press on the wound with your hands
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Answer: C. Once bleeding is under control, to keep pressure on the wound
After controlling the bleeding, apply a pressure dressing to keep it under control.
Question 8 of 25
Following NHS advice, how long should you cool a burn under cool running water?
- 2 hours
- 1 minute
- 20 minutes
- 5 minutes
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Answer: C. 20 minutes
Hold the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes, as the timer in the diagram shows.
Question 9 of 25
How soon after the burn should cooling start?
- The next day, after the swelling goes down
- Only after a doctor has seen the burn
- As soon as possible, within 3 hours of the burn
- Only once the pain has stopped
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Answer: C. As soon as possible, within 3 hours of the burn
Start cooling as soon as possible. Cooling within 3 hours still helps.
Question 10 of 25
There is no running water. What can you use to cool a burn?
- Nothing at all until you get the casualty to hospital
- Butter or oil
- A hot flannel
- Cool bottled water or a wet towel
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Answer: D. Cool bottled water or a wet towel
If there is no running water, use cool bottled water or a wet towel.
Question 11 of 25
What should you do with clothing or jewellery near a burn?
- Remove it, unless it is stuck to the skin
- Wrap it tighter around the burn
- Leave everything in place
- Pull it off quickly, even if it is stuck to the burned skin
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Answer: A. Remove it, unless it is stuck to the skin
Remove clothing or jewellery near the burn, but do not pull off anything stuck to it.
Question 12 of 25
After cooling, how should you cover a burn?
- Cover it with a fluffy towel
- Wrap cling film tightly round and round the limb to seal the burn
- Lay cling film over it, without wrapping it round the limb
- Use a sticky plaster
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Answer: C. Lay cling film over it, without wrapping it round the limb
Lay cling film over the burn. Do not wrap it around the area.
Question 13 of 25
What should you put on a burn?
- Only cool water, then a covering such as cling film
- Cooking oil to stop the skin drying out
- A thick layer of any cream you have
- A thin layer of butter to soothe it
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Answer: A. Only cool water, then a covering such as cling film
Do not put creams, oils or butter on burns or scalds.
Question 14 of 25
Should you burst burn blisters?
- Only on the hands
- Yes, with a clean needle
- No, leave them alone
- Yes, to let the burn cool
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Answer: C. No, leave them alone
Do not burst blisters, and do not use plasters or sticky dressings.
Question 15 of 25
Which burn needs a 999 call or a trip to A&E?
- A small red mark on the palm from holding a warm mug
- A tiny burn on a fingertip that has already been cooled
- A large or deep burn, a burn on the face, or a chemical or electrical burn
- Mild sunburn on the shoulders after a day outside
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Answer: C. A large or deep burn, a burn on the face, or a chemical or electrical burn
Large or deep burns, burns to the face, genitals or bottom, and chemical or electrical burns need urgent care.
Question 16 of 25
When should you suspect a spinal injury?
- After a hard sneeze or a long coughing fit in bed
- After a mild headache at the end of a long working day
- After a fall from height, a road collision, a crush injury or a sports accident
- After a small cut on the finger from a kitchen knife
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Answer: C. After a fall from height, a road collision, a crush injury or a sports accident
These mechanisms of injury can damage the spine.
Question 17 of 25
A casualty may have a neck injury. What should you do?
- Sit them up straight
- Help them walk around
- Keep their neck movement to a minimum
- Fit a neck collar from the first aid kit straight away
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Answer: C. Keep their neck movement to a minimum
Minimise neck movement. Collars are not for general first aiders.
Question 18 of 25
Who may use a neck collar on a casualty?
- Anyone at the scene who has a first aid kit and a bandage
- Only specially trained people, such as lifeguards, under their own protocols
- Any first aider who happens to have a collar in their kit
- Any passer-by who has seen a collar being used before
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Answer: B. Only specially trained people, such as lifeguards, under their own protocols
Spinal motion restriction devices and collars are not for general first aiders.
Question 19 of 25
An unresponsive casualty may have a spinal injury and their airway needs opening. What may be used?
- Lifting the head onto a pillow
- Shaking the casualty
- A jaw thrust
- Turning the head fully to one side
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Answer: C. A jaw thrust
If needed, open the airway with a jaw thrust to limit neck movement.
Question 20 of 25
A player may have a concussion. What should happen?
- Remove them from play and refer them to a healthcare professional
- Let them carry on if they feel all right
- Let them drive home alone
- Give them an energy drink and send them back on once they can stand
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Answer: A. Remove them from play and refer them to a healthcare professional
Remove the person from physical activity and refer them to a healthcare professional.
Question 21 of 25
A casualty may have a broken lower leg. What should you do?
- Ask them to stand on it to test if it is broken
- Gently pull the foot to straighten the leg
- Support the leg in the position you found it and keep it still
- Rub the injured area to ease the pain
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Answer: C. Support the leg in the position you found it and keep it still
Moving a broken bone can cause more damage. Support and steady it in the position found.
Question 22 of 25
What does FAST stand for when spotting a stroke?
- Food, Allergies, Sleep, Temperature
- Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call 999
- Feet, Ankles, Shins, Thighs
- Fever, Aches, Sweating, Tiredness
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Answer: B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call 999
FAST: check the face, arms and speech, and if any are affected, it is time to call 999.
Question 23 of 25
A person suddenly has a drooping face and slurred speech. What should you do?
- Let them sleep it off
- Call 999 at once
- Give them a drink
- Wait an hour to see if it passes
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Answer: B. Call 999 at once
Use FAST and call 999 for any suspected stroke.
Question 24 of 25
A person has chest pain that could be a heart attack and has no aspirin allergy. What can you help them take?
- 300 mg of aspirin, chewed or dissolved
- Ibuprofen with water
- Two paracetamol tablets with a glass of water
- A sleeping tablet
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Answer: A. 300 mg of aspirin, chewed or dissolved
Call 999 and help the person take 300 mg of aspirin unless they have a known allergy.
Question 25 of 25
A person with known angina has chest pain. What can you help them do?
- Walk up some stairs to test their heart
- Take a friend's heart medicine instead
- Use their own nitroglycerine (GTN) medicine
- Drink a strong coffee to ease the pain
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Answer: C. Use their own nitroglycerine (GTN) medicine
Help people with known angina use their own nitroglycerine.

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