Germany First Aid Course Knowledge Quiz 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   At what rate should you give chest compressions?

   • A100 to 120 per minute
   • B60 to 80 per minute
   • C150 to 180 per minute
   • D30 to 40 per minute
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. 100 to 120 per minute

   The DRK and DGUV teach a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?

   • A15 compressions, then 1 breath
   • B50 compressions, then 5 breaths
   • C5 compressions, then 1 breath
   • D30 compressions, then 2 breaths
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 30 compressions, then 2 breaths

   Give 30 compressions, then 2 breaths, and keep repeating without long pauses.

3. Vraag 3 van 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?

   • ABefore doing anything else, even for an infant
   • BNever; keep going alone
   • COnly after 30 minutes
   • DAfter about one minute of CPR, pause to make the call
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   How many rescue breaths do you give first when starting CPR on a child?

   • AUp to 5
   • B10
   • C1
   • DNone
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Up to 5

   For children and infants, start with up to five rescue breaths, then continue with 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

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

   • AWith two fingertips, about 4 cm deep
   • BWith both hands, about 8 cm deep
   • CWith one finger, about 1 cm deep
   • DWith your fist, as hard as you can
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   An AED (defibrillator) arrives while you are giving CPR. What do you do?

   • AStop CPR and wait for the ambulance
   • BOnly use it if you are a doctor
   • CRead the full manual before using it
   • DSwitch it on, attach the pads and follow its voice instructions
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You are alone giving CPR. Should you stop to go and look for an AED?

   • AYes, always find an AED first
   • BNo, do not interrupt CPR to fetch it; ask someone else to bring one
   • CYes, if it is less than 2 km away
   • DYes, but only at night
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   When can you stop CPR?

   • AWhen the person's skin turns pink
   • BAfter exactly 5 minutes
   • CWhen the person breathes normally, when rescuers take over, or when you are exhausted
   • DAs soon as you feel tired after a few pushes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A person is unconscious but breathing normally. What position do you put them in?

   • AFace down with arms by their side
   • BOn their back with legs raised
   • CSitting upright against a wall
   • DThe recovery position (stabile Seitenlage)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The recovery position (stabile Seitenlage)

   The recovery position keeps the airway open and lets fluids drain from the mouth. Keep checking breathing.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    In the recovery position, where should the person's mouth be?

    • APressed into the ground
    • BAt the lowest point, with the head tilted back
    • CCovered with a cloth
    • DPointing straight up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which signs suggest a person is going into shock?

    • APale, cold, clammy skin, shivering and restlessness
    • BStrong hunger and thirst only
    • CA red face and very warm, dry skin
    • DItchy eyes and sneezing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    A conscious person shows signs of shock. How should you position them?

    • AStanding up and walking around
    • BSitting with the head between the knees
    • CLying face down
    • DLying down with the legs raised, covered with a blanket
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How do you stop severe bleeding from an arm?

    • ARub cream into the wound
    • BWash the wound for 10 minutes before doing anything
    • CLeave it open so it can bleed clean
    • DPress firmly on the wound with a clean dressing, then apply a pressure bandage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How do you help a person with a nosebleed?

    • ATilt their head far back
    • BHave them lean forward and put a cold cloth on the back of the neck
    • CAsk them to blow their nose hard
    • DHave them lie flat on their back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How long should you cool a burn with cool running water?

    • AAbout 2 minutes
    • BAbout 30 seconds
    • CAt least 20 minutes
    • DDo not cool burns at all
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    After cooling a burn, how do you cover it?

    • AWith butter or flour
    • BWith a tight bandage
    • CLoosely with a sterile dressing or cling film
    • DLeave clothing that is stuck to the skin and pull it off later
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    An adult is choking and cannot speak, breathe or cough. What do you do first?

    • AGive them a glass of water
    • BHave them lean forward and give up to 5 firm back blows
    • CLay them on their back and wait
    • DPut your fingers deep into their throat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Back blows have not cleared the airway of a choking adult. What comes next?

    • AGive 10 more back blows only
    • BStop and wait for the ambulance
    • CStart CPR while the person is still awake
    • DUp to 5 upper abdominal thrusts, then keep alternating with back blows
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Which sign points to a stroke?

    • ATingling only after eating
    • BSneezing and a runny nose
    • CSudden weakness on one side of the body and a drooping corner of the mouth
    • DA slow, steady pulse with normal speech
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    How should you position a conscious person who may be having a heart attack?

    • ALying flat with legs raised high
    • BFace down on the floor
    • CWalking slowly to the car
    • DSitting or lying with the upper body raised, with tight clothing loosened
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A person with diabetes is shaky, sweaty and confused but awake. What helps?

    • AA large glass of water only
    • BNothing; let them sleep
    • CGlucose tablets or a sweet drink
    • DInsulin from their bag
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What should you do while someone is having a seizure (fit)?

    • AHold their arms and legs firmly
    • BMove dangerous objects away and do not hold their limbs down
    • CPour water over their face
    • DPut a spoon between their teeth
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A person has stage I hypothermia: shivering and awake. What is right?

    • ARub their arms and legs hard
    • BGive them alcohol to warm up
    • CMove them somewhere warm, remove wet clothes, wrap them up and give a warm sweet drink
    • DPut a very hot water bottle on their skin
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Someone has had an electric shock from a household appliance and is still touching it. What do you do first?

    • AGrab the person's hand and pull
    • BPour water over the appliance
    • CSwitch off the power, unplug it or trip the fuse before touching the person
    • DWait until the person lets go
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    How do you give first aid for a suspected broken leg?

    • AAsk the person to walk on it
    • BMassage the injured area
    • CKeep it still in the position found and support it with padding
    • DPull it straight so it can heal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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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