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

1. Vraag 1 van 25

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

   • APut on a tourniquet straight away for any cut, even a small one
   • BRun the wound under a tap
   • CPress firmly and directly on the wound
   • DRaise the arm and wait
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Press firmly and directly on the wound

   Call 999 and apply firm direct pressure to the wound.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Panel 3 shows a tourniquet. Where should it go?

   • ABelow the wound, towards the hand
   • BOver the elbow or knee joint, where it grips best
   • CDirectly on top of the wound
   • D5 to 7 cm above the wound, not over a joint
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   In which situation is a tourniquet the right choice?

   • AFor every cut that bleeds, however small
   • BWhen direct pressure does not control life-threatening limb bleeding
   • CBefore trying direct pressure, to save time
   • DFor heavy bleeding from the chest or tummy
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. When direct pressure does not control life-threatening limb bleeding

   If direct pressure fails to control life-threatening limb bleeding, apply a tourniquet.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A tourniquet has stopped the bleeding. What should you do next?

   • ALoosen it every 5 minutes to let blood flow
   • BRemove it after 10 minutes if the bleeding seems to have stopped
   • CCover it with clothing so nobody notices it
   • DNote the time it was applied and leave it in place
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Bleeding continues even though a tourniquet is fully tightened. What may be needed?

   • ARemoving the first tourniquet
   • BLifting the casualty to standing so the blood drains away
   • CA second tourniquet above the first
   • DPouring water on the wound
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A second tourniquet above the first

   A second tourniquet may be needed, placed above the first.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What is a haemostatic dressing used for?

   • APressing on or into a severe wound to help blood clot
   • BSupporting a broken arm as a type of sling
   • CCooling a burn after it has been under water
   • DCovering a blister on the foot to stop it from bursting open
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Pressing on or into a severe wound to help blood clot

   A haemostatic dressing, used with firm pressure, helps control severe bleeding.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   When should a pressure dressing be put on a severe wound?

   • AInstead of calling 999, for most wounds
   • BOnly after the ambulance crew has left
   • COnce bleeding is under control, to keep pressure on the wound
   • DBefore you press on the wound with your hands
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Following NHS advice, how long should you cool a burn under cool running water?

   • A2 hours
   • B1 minute
   • C20 minutes
   • D5 minutes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 20 minutes

   Hold the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes, as the timer in the diagram shows.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   How soon after the burn should cooling start?

   • AThe next day, after the swelling goes down
   • BOnly after a doctor has seen the burn
   • CAs soon as possible, within 3 hours of the burn
   • DOnly once the pain has stopped
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. As soon as possible, within 3 hours of the burn

   Start cooling as soon as possible. Cooling within 3 hours still helps.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    There is no running water. What can you use to cool a burn?

    • ANothing at all until you get the casualty to hospital
    • BButter or oil
    • CA hot flannel
    • DCool bottled water or a wet towel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Cool bottled water or a wet towel

    If there is no running water, use cool bottled water or a wet towel.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What should you do with clothing or jewellery near a burn?

    • ARemove it, unless it is stuck to the skin
    • BWrap it tighter around the burn
    • CLeave everything in place
    • DPull it off quickly, even if it is stuck to the burned skin
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    After cooling, how should you cover a burn?

    • ACover it with a fluffy towel
    • BWrap cling film tightly round and round the limb to seal the burn
    • CLay cling film over it, without wrapping it round the limb
    • DUse a sticky plaster
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What should you put on a burn?

    • AOnly cool water, then a covering such as cling film
    • BCooking oil to stop the skin drying out
    • CA thick layer of any cream you have
    • DA thin layer of butter to soothe it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Only cool water, then a covering such as cling film

    Do not put creams, oils or butter on burns or scalds.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Should you burst burn blisters?

    • AOnly on the hands
    • BYes, with a clean needle
    • CNo, leave them alone
    • DYes, to let the burn cool
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No, leave them alone

    Do not burst blisters, and do not use plasters or sticky dressings.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Which burn needs a 999 call or a trip to A&E?

    • AA small red mark on the palm from holding a warm mug
    • BA tiny burn on a fingertip that has already been cooled
    • CA large or deep burn, a burn on the face, or a chemical or electrical burn
    • DMild sunburn on the shoulders after a day outside
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When should you suspect a spinal injury?

    • AAfter a hard sneeze or a long coughing fit in bed
    • BAfter a mild headache at the end of a long working day
    • CAfter a fall from height, a road collision, a crush injury or a sports accident
    • DAfter a small cut on the finger from a kitchen knife
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. After a fall from height, a road collision, a crush injury or a sports accident

    These mechanisms of injury can damage the spine.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    A casualty may have a neck injury. What should you do?

    • ASit them up straight
    • BHelp them walk around
    • CKeep their neck movement to a minimum
    • DFit a neck collar from the first aid kit straight away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep their neck movement to a minimum

    Minimise neck movement. Collars are not for general first aiders.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Who may use a neck collar on a casualty?

    • AAnyone at the scene who has a first aid kit and a bandage
    • BOnly specially trained people, such as lifeguards, under their own protocols
    • CAny first aider who happens to have a collar in their kit
    • DAny passer-by who has seen a collar being used before
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only specially trained people, such as lifeguards, under their own protocols

    Spinal motion restriction devices and collars are not for general first aiders.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    An unresponsive casualty may have a spinal injury and their airway needs opening. What may be used?

    • ALifting the head onto a pillow
    • BShaking the casualty
    • CA jaw thrust
    • DTurning the head fully to one side
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A jaw thrust

    If needed, open the airway with a jaw thrust to limit neck movement.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    A player may have a concussion. What should happen?

    • ARemove them from play and refer them to a healthcare professional
    • BLet them carry on if they feel all right
    • CLet them drive home alone
    • DGive them an energy drink and send them back on once they can stand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A casualty may have a broken lower leg. What should you do?

    • AAsk them to stand on it to test if it is broken
    • BGently pull the foot to straighten the leg
    • CSupport the leg in the position you found it and keep it still
    • DRub the injured area to ease the pain
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does FAST stand for when spotting a stroke?

    • AFood, Allergies, Sleep, Temperature
    • BFace, Arms, Speech, Time to call 999
    • CFeet, Ankles, Shins, Thighs
    • DFever, Aches, Sweating, Tiredness
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A person suddenly has a drooping face and slurred speech. What should you do?

    • ALet them sleep it off
    • BCall 999 at once
    • CGive them a drink
    • DWait an hour to see if it passes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Call 999 at once

    Use FAST and call 999 for any suspected stroke.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A person has chest pain that could be a heart attack and has no aspirin allergy. What can you help them take?

    • A300 mg of aspirin, chewed or dissolved
    • BIbuprofen with water
    • CTwo paracetamol tablets with a glass of water
    • DA sleeping tablet
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A person with known angina has chest pain. What can you help them do?

    • AWalk up some stairs to test their heart
    • BTake a friend's heart medicine instead
    • CUse their own nitroglycerine (GTN) medicine
    • DDrink a strong coffee to ease the pain
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Use their own nitroglycerine (GTN) medicine

    Help people with known angina use their own nitroglycerine.

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