First Aid and CPR Practice Test (US) 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Marker 2 shows where to place the fist for abdominal thrusts. Where is it?

   • ABelow the navel, low on the belly near the hips
   • BOn the lower half of the breastbone, between the nipples
   • CJust above the navel, well below the bottom of the breastbone
   • DOn the lower ribs at the side of the body
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Just above the navel, well below the bottom of the breastbone

   Put the thumb side of your fist just above the navel and well below the breastbone.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Marker 4 shows the direction of each thrust. Which way do you push?

   • ADownward toward the feet
   • BInward and upward, quickly
   • CSlowly from side to side
   • DStraight out, away from the body
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Inward and upward, quickly

   Quick inward and upward thrusts force air from the lungs to push the object out.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   A choking woman is in late pregnancy. What do you use instead of abdominal thrusts?

   • ANothing until EMS arrives
   • BFinger sweeps only
   • C5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
   • DAbdominal thrusts as usual, just pushing much harder
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts

   If you cannot encircle the abdomen or the person is in late pregnancy, use back blows and chest thrusts.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   An adult you are helping for choking stops responding. What do you do?

   • ALeave them to rest and check on them later
   • BProp them up in a chair and give them water
   • CKeep giving back blows while they lie on the floor
   • DStart CPR beginning with chest compressions, and make sure 911 has been called
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Start CPR beginning with chest compressions, and make sure 911 has been called

   Begin CPR with compressions and activate the emergency response system if no one has.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   While giving CPR to a person who choked, you open the mouth before breaths. What should you do about the object?

   • ARemove it only if you can see it; do not do blind finger sweeps
   • BSweep your finger deep into the throat to find it
   • CPush it further down with a spoon so air can pass
   • DIgnore it completely and keep giving breaths
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Remove it only if you can see it; do not do blind finger sweeps

   Remove a visible object before breaths. Blind finger sweeps can push the object deeper.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   How should you help an infant with severe choking?

   • AGive 5 back blows, then 5 chest thrusts, and repeat
   • BGive 5 abdominal thrusts with two fingers, then 5 back blows
   • CHold the infant upside down and shake
   • DDo blind finger sweeps
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Give 5 back blows, then 5 chest thrusts, and repeat

   For infants, alternate 5 back blows with 5 chest thrusts. Abdominal thrusts are not recommended for infants.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What changed for helping a child with severe choking in the 2025 AHA guidelines?

   • ACare now starts with back blows, alternating with abdominal thrusts
   • BBack blows are no longer allowed for any child
   • CChildren now get chest thrusts, the same as infants
   • DOnly chest compressions are used, while the child stands
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Care now starts with back blows, alternating with abdominal thrusts

   For children, give repeated cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Marker 1 shows where the rescuer stands. Where is that?

   • AKneeling at the person's feet, holding the knees
   • BBeside the person, about an arm's length away, so they have room to cough
   • CClose behind the person, with one foot between the person's feet
   • DIn front of the person, face to face, holding the arms
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Close behind the person, with one foot between the person's feet

   Standing close behind with one foot between their feet gives you a stable stance and lets you support the person.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Marker 1 shows the first step in rolling someone into the recovery position. What happens to the arm nearest you?

   • AIt is raised straight up above the head and held there by the hand
   • BIt is placed across the chest
   • CIt is tucked under the body
   • DIt is placed out at a right angle, elbow bent
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. It is placed out at a right angle, elbow bent

   The near arm goes out at a right angle so the person does not roll onto it.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Marker 2: where does the back of the far hand go?

    • AAgainst the person's near cheek
    • BOn the hip
    • COn the forehead
    • DUnder the lower back, palm facing up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Against the person's near cheek

    The hand under the cheek supports the head during the roll and in the final position.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Marker 3: what is done with the far leg before the roll?

    • AIt is raised and rested on a pillow or bag
    • BThe knee is bent up with the foot flat on the ground
    • CIt is crossed over the near leg at the ankle
    • DIt is kept straight and close to the other leg
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The knee is bent up with the foot flat on the ground

    The bent knee acts as a lever to roll the person and then keeps them stable on their side.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    When is the recovery position reasonable, according to the 2024 AHA and Red Cross first aid guidelines?

    • AWhen someone may have a neck, back or hip injury
    • BWhen someone is less alert from a non-injury cause and breathing normally
    • CWhen someone is unresponsive and not breathing at all
    • DWhen someone is fully awake, talking and able to walk
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. When someone is less alert from a non-injury cause and breathing normally

    For decreased responsiveness from a non-traumatic cause with normal breathing, the recovery position is reasonable.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You suspect an injury to the neck, back, hip or pelvis. What should you do with the person's position?

    • AHelp them stand up
    • BSit them up against a wall
    • CLeave them in the position you found them, unless the area is unsafe
    • DRoll them into the recovery position right away so they can breathe easier
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Leave them in the position you found them, unless the area is unsafe

    If a neck, back, hip or pelvis injury is suspected, leave the person as found unless the scene is unsafe.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Panel 1 shows the first step for life-threatening bleeding. What is it?

    • ARinse the wound under running water for 5 minutes first
    • BApply ice to the wound
    • CApply firm, direct pressure on the wound
    • DRaise the arm and wait
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Apply firm, direct pressure on the wound

    Direct pressure is the first step. If that is not enough, use a tourniquet or wound packing.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Panel 3 shows a tourniquet. Where is it placed?

    • ABelow the wound, on the side toward the hand
    • BOn the limb above the wound, between the wound and the body
    • CDirectly on top of the wound, over the dressing
    • DOver the elbow joint, whatever the wound site
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. On the limb above the wound, between the wound and the body

    A tourniquet goes above the wound, closer to the body, so it stops blood flowing to the wound.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A dressing on a wound is covered with a roller bandage. What is the bandage for?

    • ATo hide the wound so the person does not panic
    • BTo let the wound drain freely into the bandage
    • CTo hold the dressing in place and keep pressure on the wound
    • DTo keep the wound warm, without adding any pressure
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. To hold the dressing in place and keep pressure on the wound

    A bandage holds the dressing on and helps keep pressure on the wound.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Direct pressure does not stop life-threatening bleeding from the leg. What is the next step?

    • ARemove the dressing to look at the wound
    • BApply a tourniquet
    • CGive the person something to drink
    • DWait 30 minutes to see if it stops
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Apply a tourniquet

    For life-threatening limb bleeding, use a tourniquet if direct pressure is not enough.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A deep wound in the groin is bleeding heavily, and a tourniquet will not fit there. What can you do?

    • APack the wound with gauze and press firmly
    • BLeave it uncovered
    • CPour water into it
    • DPut a tourniquet tightly around the waist, above the groin
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Pack the wound with gauze and press firmly

    Where the wound location allows, wound packing with firm pressure can control bleeding a tourniquet cannot.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How tight should a tourniquet be?

    • ATight at first, then loosened every few minutes
    • BJust snug, like a watch band
    • CTight enough to stop the bleeding
    • DLoose enough to slide easily
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Tight enough to stop the bleeding

    Tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops. Do not loosen it once it is working.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    A tourniquet has stopped the bleeding. Who should loosen or remove it?

    • AYou, after 5 minutes
    • BAnyone, once the person feels better
    • CMedical professionals
    • DThe injured person, when it hurts
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Medical professionals

    Leave the tourniquet in place. Removing it can restart dangerous bleeding.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A person shows signs of shock but has no injuries. While you wait for EMS, what position may help?

    • ASitting upright on a chair with the head down between the knees
    • BStanding and walking slowly
    • CLying face-down
    • DLying on their back with the feet raised about 6 to 12 inches
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Lying on their back with the feet raised about 6 to 12 inches

    With no trauma, raising the feet about 6 to 12 inches may be reasonable while awaiting EMS.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Which group of signs can point to shock?

    • ASneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose
    • BA strong appetite, alertness and normal color
    • CPale, cool, clammy skin, a fast pulse and confusion
    • DHot, dry, flushed skin and slow, deep breathing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Pale, cool, clammy skin, a fast pulse and confusion

    Shock happens when not enough blood reaches the organs. The skin often turns pale, cool and clammy.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What should you always do for a person who may be in shock?

    • AGive them a big meal and a hot drink
    • BCall 911 and treat the cause, such as bleeding
    • CHave them do light exercise to get their blood moving again
    • DGive them alcohol to help warm them up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Call 911 and treat the cause, such as bleeding

    Shock is life-threatening. Get EMS on the way and treat what caused it.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What is the first aid for a heat burn on the hand?

    • APut ice directly on the burn and hold it there until it is numb
    • BCover the burn with butter
    • CPop any blisters
    • DCool the burn under cool running water
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Cool the burn under cool running water

    Cool or cold (not freezing) running potable water is recommended for thermal burns.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    The timer in the diagram shows 20 minutes. How long does the American Red Cross say to cool a burn?

    • AAbout 30 seconds
    • BAbout 2 minutes
    • CAt least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes
    • DAt least 1 hour, without any breaks in between
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes

    Cool the burn for a minimum of 10 minutes, ideally 20 minutes.

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