First Aid Practice Test (Canada) 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   In Canadian Red Cross first aid, what does RICE stand for?

   • ARaise, Inspect, Clean, Elevate
   • BRub, Ice, Cover, Exercise
   • CRest, Ice, Compression, Exercise
   • DRest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate

   RICE is used for bone, muscle and joint injuries: rest, immobilize, cool and elevate.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   How long should you cool a sprain or strain?

   • AFor 20 minutes of every hour
   • BWithout stopping for 24 hours
   • CFor 2 minutes once a day
   • DFor 1 minute only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. For 20 minutes of every hour

   Cool for 20 minutes of every hour. Put a cloth between the cold pack and the skin.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What should you check before and after you apply a splint?

   • AThe person's temperature with a thermometer
   • BCirculation below the injury, such as skin temperature and colour
   • CNothing, a splint never affects the limb
   • DThe person's blood pressure, using a cuff on the injured arm or leg
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Circulation below the injury, such as skin temperature and colour

   A splint can cut off blood flow. Check circulation below the injury before and after splinting.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   After splinting an arm, the hand below the splint feels cold. What should you do?

   • ALeave it and check again tomorrow
   • BRub snow on the hand
   • CLoosen the splint
   • DTighten the splint more
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Loosen the splint

   If the area is cold after splinting, the splint is too tight. Loosen it.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Which bone or joint injury needs a call to 9-1-1?

   • AA small bruise on the shin from a coffee table
   • BA sore wrist after a long day of typing
   • CA bone through the skin, or a suspected broken thigh bone
   • DA mildly sprained finger with a little swelling
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A bone through the skin, or a suspected broken thigh bone

   Call EMS/9-1-1 for thigh bone or pelvis injuries, a bone through the skin, or a cold, pale or numb area below the injury.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You suspect a person has injured their pelvis. What should you avoid?

   • AKeeping them still
   • BCalling 9-1-1
   • CReassuring them
   • DPressing on the pelvis
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Pressing on the pelvis

   Do not apply pressure to the pelvis. Keep the person still and call EMS/9-1-1.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   When should you suspect a head, neck or spine injury?

   • AAfter a mild sunburn on the back of the neck in summer
   • BAfter a fall from higher than the person's own height, or a diving injury
   • CAfter a small paper cut on the hand while at work
   • DAfter a hard sneeze or a long coughing fit at night
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. After a fall from higher than the person's own height, or a diving injury

   Falls from a height greater than the person's height, diving injuries, strong blows and unexplained unresponsiveness can all mean a spine injury.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You suspect a spine injury and the person cannot hold up their own head. What do you do?

   • AHelp them walk slowly to a car or a bench
   • BStraighten the neck gently so the head is lined up and looks normal
   • CSit the person up so they can breathe more easily
   • DSupport the head in the position you found it and keep them still
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Support the head in the position you found it and keep them still

   Keep the person as still as possible and support the head in the position found.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A player may have a concussion during a game. What should they do?

   • ADrink an energy drink and return to the game
   • BRest on the bench for 5 minutes, then keep playing
   • CSleep it off at home and skip seeing anyone
   • DStop all activity at once and see a health-care provider soon
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Stop all activity at once and see a health-care provider soon

   With a possible concussion, stop activity at once and get checked by a health-care provider.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Which sign after a head injury means you should call 9-1-1?

    • AA small bump that is not painful to touch
    • BRepeated vomiting, a seizure, or a worsening headache
    • CFeeling a little tired at the usual bedtime
    • DFeeling hungry an hour after the injury
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Repeated vomiting, a seizure, or a worsening headache

    Call EMS/9-1-1 for repeated vomiting, loss of responsiveness, confusion, seizures, vision changes or a severe or increasing headache.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    In FAST, the stroke warning signs, what does F stand for?

    • AFace: is it drooping?
    • BFever: is it high?
    • CFeet: are they cold?
    • DFingers: are they tingling?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Face: is it drooping?

    FAST means Face, Arm, Speech, Time. A drooping face is a common sign of stroke.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In FAST, what does T stand for?

    • ATongue: check its colour
    • BTea: give a warm drink
    • CTime to call 9-1-1 right away
    • DTemperature: take it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Time to call 9-1-1 right away

    Stroke treatment works best when given early, so call 9-1-1 right away.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You suspect a stroke. What important detail should you note for EMS?

    • AThe weather outside
    • BThe person's favourite medication
    • CWhat the person ate for breakfast
    • DThe time the signs started
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The time the signs started

    Doctors need to know when symptoms began to decide on treatment.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which group of signs is most typical of a heart attack?

    • ARinging in the ears and a mild headache after loud music
    • BA sudden itchy rash on the arms, with sneezing and watery eyes
    • CChest pain or pressure, which may spread to the arms, jaw or back, with sweating
    • DA sharp pain in the big toe that gets worse when walking
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Chest pain or pressure, which may spread to the arms, jaw or back, with sweating

    Chest discomfort that may spread, with trouble breathing, sweating or nausea, are common heart attack signs.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    A person has heart attack signs. What should you do first?

    • AGive them a heavy meal
    • BDrive them to hospital yourself, because it is faster than waiting
    • CCall 9-1-1, get an AED and have the person rest
    • DHave them walk around to ease the pain
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Call 9-1-1, get an AED and have the person rest

    Call EMS/9-1-1 and get an AED right away, then have the person rest quietly.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A person with heart attack signs is not allergic to ASA and has no reason not to take it. What may you help them take?

    • A2 ibuprofen tablets with water
    • BA sleeping pill to calm them
    • C1 regular-strength or 2 low-dose ASA tablets, chewed
    • D2 regular acetaminophen tablets, swallowed whole with water
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 1 regular-strength or 2 low-dose ASA tablets, chewed

    Chewing ASA can help during a heart attack. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen do not have the same effect.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    A person is having an asthma attack. What should you do?

    • AHelp them sit up, move away from the trigger and use their reliever inhaler
    • BHave them lie flat on their back and breathe slowly
    • CTake their inhaler away so they do not use too much
    • DGive them a large glass of milk to calm the airways
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Help them sit up, move away from the trigger and use their reliever inhaler

    Move the person away from the trigger and help them use their own quick-relief medication.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    When should you call 9-1-1 for an asthma attack?

    • ANever, because asthma attacks always pass on their own
    • BIf the person is struggling to breathe or does not improve after their medication
    • COnly if the attack has lasted for more than 1 hour
    • DOnly if the person asks you to call for them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. If the person is struggling to breathe or does not improve after their medication

    Call EMS/9-1-1 and get an AED if breathing is very hard or the medication does not help.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Why is a spacer often used with an asthma inhaler?

    • AIt helps more of the medicine reach the lungs
    • BIt makes the medicine taste better
    • CIt cools the air
    • DIt replaces the need for medicine by giving the lungs extra air
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It helps more of the medicine reach the lungs

    A spacer holds the medicine so it can be breathed in slowly. First aid guidelines prefer using a spacer.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which signs, soon after eating peanuts, suggest anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction)?

    • AA small itchy spot on the arm that fades quickly
    • BTrouble breathing and swelling of the face, lips or throat
    • CA mild headache that started an hour later
    • DFeeling slightly tired and full after the meal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Trouble breathing and swelling of the face, lips or throat

    Anaphylaxis can quickly block the airway. Swelling and breathing trouble are danger signs.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Where do you inject an epinephrine auto-injector?

    • AInto the buttock
    • BInto the upper arm, the same as a flu shot
    • CInto the outer thigh
    • DInto the belly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Into the outer thigh

    Press the auto-injector firmly against the outer thigh until it clicks. It can go through clothing.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Five minutes after the first epinephrine dose, the person is not improving. A second auto-injector is available. What should you do?

    • ADo nothing more
    • BWait another hour
    • CGive the second dose
    • DGive an antihistamine instead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Give the second dose

    If there is no improvement within 5 minutes, repeat the dose.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    After giving epinephrine, what else should you do?

    • AGive them a small taste of the food again to test it
    • BMake sure 9-1-1 has been called and have the person rest until EMS arrives
    • CHave them walk or run to help the medicine spread
    • DSend the person home once they feel a little better
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Make sure 9-1-1 has been called and have the person rest until EMS arrives

    Call EMS/9-1-1 and get an AED. Epinephrine can wear off, so the person needs medical care.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A person with diabetes is confused and sweaty but can swallow safely. What should you give?

    • AA diet soft drink
    • BNothing until EMS arrives
    • CA dose of their own insulin, if they have it with them
    • DSugar, such as glucose tablets
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Sugar, such as glucose tablets

    Give sugar if they can swallow. Glucose tablets are the preferred source.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Should a first aider give insulin to a person having a diabetic emergency?

    • AYes, always give insulin first
    • BYes, but only half a dose
    • CYes, if the person looks pale
    • DNo, never give insulin
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, never give insulin

    First aiders do not give insulin. It could make low blood sugar much worse.

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