First Aid at Work Practice Test (UK) 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What is the first thing to do for suspected heart attack chest pain?

   • ATell them to walk it off
   • BDrive them to hospital yourself
   • CCall 999
   • DGive them a large meal
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Call 999

   Call 999 for chest pain that may be a heart attack.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   A person is having an asthma attack. How can you help?

   • AMake them lie flat on their back on the floor
   • BGive them your own inhaler or a friend's
   • CGive them a hot drink to open the airways
   • DHelp them use their own reliever inhaler, with a spacer if available
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Help them use their own reliever inhaler, with a spacer if available

   Help the person use their reliever inhaler, ideally with a spacer.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Where should an adrenaline auto-injector be given?

   • AInto the upper arm, like a vaccination
   • BInto the tummy
   • CInto the hand
   • DInto the outer thigh
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Into the outer thigh

   Give intramuscular adrenaline with an auto-injector into the outer thigh as soon as possible.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Five minutes after the first adrenaline auto-injector, symptoms have not improved. What should happen?

   • AWait another hour
   • BGive a second dose, ideally in the other leg
   • CGive an antihistamine tablet instead and wait to see
   • DGive nothing more
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Give a second dose, ideally in the other leg

   If symptoms persist 5 minutes after the first dose, give a second dose, ideally in the opposite leg.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Someone is having anaphylaxis. Who should you call?

   • ANobody if they have an auto-injector
   • B111 for advice later
   • CTheir GP the next day
   • D999, as well as giving adrenaline
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 999, as well as giving adrenaline

   Anaphylaxis is life-threatening. Call 999 and give adrenaline.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   A person with low blood sugar is awake and can swallow. What should you give?

   • AA large glass of plain water
   • BA dose of their own insulin
   • C15 to 20 g of glucose or dextrose tablets
   • DA sugar-free (diet) fizzy drink
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 15 to 20 g of glucose or dextrose tablets

   Give 15 to 20 g of glucose or dextrose tablets to a person who is awake and able to swallow.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You gave glucose tablets, but the symptoms have not gone after 15 minutes. What should you do?

   • AGive insulin
   • BMake them exercise to use up the extra sugar
   • CDo nothing more
   • DGive another dose of glucose
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Give another dose of glucose

   Repeat the glucose after 15 minutes if symptoms persist.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Should you give sugar by mouth to a person with diabetes who is unresponsive?

   • AYes, put sweets under the tongue
   • BYes, as long as you hold the head up while they swallow
   • CYes, pour a sugary drink into the mouth
   • DNo, never give oral sugar to an unresponsive person
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. No, never give oral sugar to an unresponsive person

   Never give oral sugar to an unresponsive person. They could choke.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Someone is having a seizure on the floor. What is the right care?

   • AHold their arms and legs down firmly to stop the jerking
   • BGive them a glass of water to drink during the seizure
   • CPut something between their teeth so they cannot bite
   • DProtect them from harm, cushion their head and time the seizure
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Protect them from harm, cushion their head and time the seizure

   Keep the person safe and note how long the seizure lasts. Do not restrain them.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    When should you call 999 for a seizure?

    • ANever, because seizures always stop on their own
    • BIf it is their first seizure or it lasts more than 5 minutes
    • COnly if the seizure lasts more than an hour
    • DOnly if the person asks you to call afterwards
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. If it is their first seizure or it lasts more than 5 minutes

    Call 999 if it is a first seizure, it lasts more than 5 minutes, or the person is injured or does not wake up.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    The jerking has stopped after a seizure. What should you do?

    • APut them in the recovery position and stay with them
    • BLeave them alone to sleep it off
    • CGive them a large meal to restore energy
    • DHelp them stand up straight away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Put them in the recovery position and stay with them

    Once the seizure stops, place the person on their side and stay until they recover.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which signs suggest an opioid overdose?

    • ASlow or no breathing, extreme drowsiness and very small pupils
    • BHiccups, sneezing and a runny nose
    • CA red face, shouting and lots of energy
    • DFast breathing, a flushed face and very large pupils
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Slow or no breathing, extreme drowsiness and very small pupils

    Slow, irregular or absent breathing, extreme drowsiness and pinpoint pupils suggest opioid overdose.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A person with a suspected opioid overdose is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What should you do?

    • AGive them strong coffee and walk them around until they wake
    • BCall 999, start CPR and give naloxone if you are trained
    • CPut them in a cold bath
    • DWait for them to wake up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Call 999, start CPR and give naloxone if you are trained

    Call 999, start CPR if not breathing normally, and give naloxone if trained.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is the best way to cool a person with heatstroke, if it is available?

    • AWrap them in a blanket so they sweat
    • BLeave them lying in the sun to dry off
    • CImmerse the body from the neck down in cold water
    • DGive them a hot drink to replace the fluids lost through sweat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Immerse the body from the neck down in cold water

    Whole-body, neck-down cold water immersion is the gold standard. Cool first, transfer second.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How should you help a person with hypothermia?

    • AGive them a little alcohol to drink so they warm up faster
    • BRub their skin hard with snow to get the blood moving again
    • CShield them from wind, remove wet clothing and insulate them, including underneath
    • DLeave them in their wet clothes until the ambulance arrives
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Shield them from wind, remove wet clothing and insulate them, including underneath

    Insulate with dry blankets or clothing, shield from wind, remove wet clothing and insulate from the ground.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Someone is in difficulty in deep water. You are not trained in water rescue. What should you do?

    • AWalk away to look for a lifeguard or a boat
    • BSwim out to them straight away, without stopping to tell anyone else
    • CJump straight in to grab them and pull them out
    • DStay out of the water and reach them with something that floats
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Stay out of the water and reach them with something that floats

    Do not enter the water unless trained. Reach with a flotation device where possible.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    A drowning casualty on land is not breathing normally. What does trained care start with?

    • ATurning them upside down to drain water
    • BThe recovery position
    • C30 compressions with no breaths ever
    • D5 rescue breaths, then CPR
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 5 rescue breaths, then CPR

    For drowning, trained rescuers give 5 rescue breaths and then CPR, using an AED if available.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which regulations require employers in Great Britain to provide adequate and appropriate first aid?

    • AThe Data Protection Act 2018
    • BThe Licensing Act 2003 and its regulations
    • CThe Road Traffic Act 1988
    • DThe Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

    The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and people.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How long is an initial First Aid at Work (FAW) course, according to HSE guidance?

    • AAt least 2 hours online
    • BAt least 6 hours over 1 day
    • CAt least 18 hours over at least 3 days
    • DAt least 40 hours over 5 days
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 18 hours over at least 3 days

    FAW training should be at least 18 hours, not counting breaks, over a minimum of three days.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    How long is an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course?

    • AAt least 12 hours over 2 days
    • BAt least 18 hours over 3 days
    • CAbout 1 hour
    • DAt least 6 hours over at least 1 day
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. At least 6 hours over at least 1 day

    EFAW training should be at least six hours, not counting breaks, over a minimum of one day.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How long is a FAW or EFAW certificate valid?

    • AFive years
    • BFor life
    • COne year
    • DThree years
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Three years

    HSE guidance says certificates should be valid for three years.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does HSE strongly recommend for first-aiders between requalification courses?

    • AMonthly exams
    • BAnnual refresher training
    • CNo further training until the certificate runs out
    • DA medical degree
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Annual refresher training

    HSE strongly recommends that first-aiders do annual refresher training.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Does an appointed person need first aid training?

    • ANo, but they look after first aid equipment and call for help
    • BYes, a nursing or paramedic qualification
    • CYes, an AED instructor course every year
    • DYes, a full three-day First Aid at Work course
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No, but they look after first aid equipment and call for help

    An appointed person does not need first aid training. They look after equipment and call the emergency services when needed.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    First aid at work training should follow which guidance?

    • AGuidelines published in the 1980s, which never change
    • BThe Highway Code and the Health and Safety at Work Act
    • CAny website or video the trainer chooses to use
    • DCurrent Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and the First Aid Manual
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and the First Aid Manual

    HSE says training should follow current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines and the current first-aid manual of St John Ambulance, British Red Cross and St Andrew's First Aid.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Should tablets and medicines be kept in a workplace first-aid box?

    • ANo, HSE recommends that you do not keep them there
    • BYes, but only antibiotics
    • CYes, any medicines that staff bring in from home to share
    • DYes, always include painkillers
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No, HSE recommends that you do not keep them there

    HSE recommends that tablets and medicines are not kept in the first-aid box.

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