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NZ First Aid Practice Test (6401 and 6402) 2026

Most workplace first aid courses in New Zealand assess NZQA unit standards 6401 (provide first aid) and 6402 (provide resuscitation), and the training provider sets the assessment. These questions follow Hato Hone St John first aid guidance, which is based on ANZCOR guidelines. This is study material, not medical advice.

  • Eerste hulp
  • Nieuw-Zeeland
  • 50 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Geslaagd: No single national exam. The training provider assesses the unit standards with written and practical tasks. Er is geen tijdslimiet. Afgenomen door: NZQA-accredited first aid training providers (for example Hato Hone St John); guidelines from ANZCOR and the New Zealand Resuscitation Council. Oefen hier gratis met 50 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de NZ First Aid Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    What number do you call for an ambulance in New Zealand?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 111

    Call 111 and ask for an ambulance.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    In the DRSABCD action plan, what does the first D stand for?
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    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Dangers

    First check for dangers to you, the person and bystanders, such as traffic or live wires.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    How do you check whether a collapsed person responds?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Talk to them, then grasp and squeeze their shoulders

    Ask a question or give a command, then firmly squeeze the shoulders. Any movement or noise is a response.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    In DRSABCD, what does the S stand for?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Send for help

    Send for help by calling 111.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    How do you open the airway of an unresponsive adult?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Tilt the head back and lift the chin

    A head tilt and chin lift opens the airway. Clear anything in the mouth with two fingers.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    An unresponsive person is taking occasional gasps. What does this mean?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. They are not breathing normally, so start CPR

    Occasional gasps are not normal breathing. Start CPR.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    When should you attach an AED (defibrillator) to a person in cardiac arrest?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. As soon as possible, and follow its voice instructions

    The D in DRSABCD is defibrillation: attach an AED as soon as one is available.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    Where do you put your hands for adult chest compressions?
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    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Heel of one hand in the centre of the chest, other hand on top

    Place the heel of one hand on the centre of the chest with the other hand on top, arms straight.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    How deep should chest compressions be?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. About one-third of the depth of the chest

    Push down one-third of the chest depth, for adults, children and babies.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 30 compressions to 2 breaths

    Give 30 compressions, then 2 breaths, and repeat.

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    You are giving CPR but cannot or will not give rescue breaths. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep giving chest compressions without stopping

    If you cannot give breaths, continue with chest compressions alone.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    When should you stop CPR?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When the ambulance crew arrives and takes over

    St John says to keep going until the ambulance arrives and not to give up.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    St John child CPR is for children of which age?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 1 to 8 years

    Child CPR applies to children aged 1 to 8; baby CPR is for those under one.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How do you usually give chest compressions to a child aged 1 to 8?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. With the heel of one hand, adding the other hand if needed

    Use one hand in the centre of the chest; if it is too hard, use both hands.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

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

    Antwoord: D. With two fingers in the centre of the chest, just below the nipple line

    Use two fingers of one hand just below an imaginary line between the nipples.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    How do you give rescue breaths to a baby?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Seal your lips over the mouth and nose and gently puff

    Cover the baby's mouth and nose and give gentle puffs until the chest rises.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You are alone with a baby who is not breathing and have no phone with you. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Give about one minute of CPR, then call 111

    If you are alone with no phone nearby, do about one minute of CPR first, then call 111.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Someone is choking but can still cough and breathe. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Encourage them to keep coughing

    With a partly blocked airway, get them to cough and do not hit their back.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    An adult is choking and cannot breathe or cough. After calling 111, what do you do first?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades

    Lean them forward and give up to 5 back blows with the heel of your hand, checking after each.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    The back blows do not clear the blockage. What does St John say to give next?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Up to 5 chest thrusts

    Give up to 5 chest thrusts, then keep going with back blows and chest thrusts until help arrives.

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A choking adult becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Call 111, check the mouth for anything visible, and start CPR

    Tell the call handler they were choking, remove any visible object and start CPR.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How do you position a choking baby for back blows?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Face down along your lap with the head lower than the bottom

    Support the head and give up to 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    How do you control severe bleeding from a wound?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Press firmly on the wound and keep pressing until the ambulance arrives

    Firm direct pressure is the main way to control severe bleeding.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A person has a bleeding wound on their forearm. What else can help slow the bleeding?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Raising the arm

    Raising an injured arm or leg reduces blood flow to the wound.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A large piece of glass is stuck in a wound. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Leave it in place, pad around it and press on either side

    Do not remove large embedded objects. Pad around them so they cannot move.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • In New Zealand, call 111 and ask for an ambulance.
  • Common first aid certificates cover NZQA unit standards 6401 (provide first aid) and 6402 (provide resuscitation level 2).
  • The Ministry of Education requires early learning staff to refresh their first aid qualification every 2 years.
  • CPR uses 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths, pushing down one-third of the depth of the chest.
  • For a choking adult who cannot breathe, St John teaches up to 5 back blows, then up to 5 chest thrusts.
  • Cool a burn with cool running water for at least 20 minutes.

Veelgestelde vragen

Is there a government first aid exam in New Zealand?

No. First aid courses are run by NZQA-accredited training providers, which assess the unit standards with written and practical tasks. Each provider sets its own assessment.

Which unit standards does a workplace first aid course cover?

Most cover 6401 (provide first aid) and 6402 (provide resuscitation level 2). Some also include 6400 on managing first aid in an emergency.

How often do I need to renew my first aid certificate?

Many workplaces and the Ministry of Education ask for a refresher every 2 years. Check what your employer or industry requires.

What CPR ratio is used in New Zealand?

30 compressions to 2 breaths for adults, children and babies. If you cannot give breaths, keep doing compressions until the ambulance arrives.

Is this practice test medical advice?

No. It is study material only. In an emergency call 111, and for health advice call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

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