First Aid and CPR Practice Test (US) 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Should you use ice or an ice pack to cool a burn?

   • AYes, as long as the ice is wrapped in a plastic bag
   • BNo, ice can make the injury worse
   • CYes, ice works best
   • DYes, but only on large burns
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. No, ice can make the injury worse

   Do not use ice, including ice packs or bags, because it can worsen the injury.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Why should you avoid cooling a burn for much longer than recommended, beyond about 40 minutes?

   • AWater stops having any effect after the first 10 minutes
   • BIt can make the person too cold (hypothermia)
   • CIt makes the burn spread
   • DIt causes infection right away
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. It can make the person too cold (hypothermia)

   Avoid cooling beyond 40 minutes because of the risk of hypothermia.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   No running water is available for a burn. What can you use instead?

   • AA hot, damp towel wrapped around the burn
   • BA bag of frozen peas pressed on bare skin
   • CButter or cooking oil spread over the burn
   • DA clean compress that is cool or cold, but not freezing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A clean compress that is cool or cold, but not freezing

   If water is not available, use a clean cool or cold (not freezing) compress.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A burn happened an hour ago and was never cooled. Is it still worth cooling?

   • ANo, it is too late to help once 10 minutes have passed since the burn
   • BOnly if the burn is on the face
   • CNo, cooling only works in the first minute
   • DYes, cooling may still help up to 3 hours after the burn
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Yes, cooling may still help up to 3 hours after the burn

   The Red Cross notes that cooling up to 3 hours after the injury may still help.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   A person may have a broken forearm. What should you do?

   • ASupport it and keep it still in the position you found it
   • BGently pull on the hand to straighten the arm
   • CMassage the injured area to reduce the swelling
   • DHave them shake the arm to test if it is broken
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Support it and keep it still in the position you found it

   Moving a broken bone can cause more damage. Keep it still and supported.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   How should you apply cold to a sprained ankle?

   • AUse a heating pad instead
   • BPut the ice directly on the bare skin so it works faster
   • CRub snow on it hard
   • DPut a cloth between the ice pack and the skin
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Put a cloth between the ice pack and the skin

   A cloth barrier protects the skin from cold injury.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which injury needs a 911 call?

   • AA mild bruise on the arm
   • BA bone sticking out through the skin
   • CA stubbed toe that is sore but can still move normally
   • DA small scrape on the knee
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A bone sticking out through the skin

   An open fracture is serious and needs EMS.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A player hits their head and seems confused. What is the safest choice?

   • ALet them keep playing if they say they are fine
   • BRemove them from play and have them checked by a health care provider
   • CLet them drive themselves home
   • DGive them pain medicine and send them back in
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Remove them from play and have them checked by a health care provider

   Anyone with a possible concussion should stop activity and be evaluated.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does F.A.S.T. stand for when spotting a stroke?

   • AFever, Aches, Sweating, Tiredness: signs of the flu
   • BFace drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911
   • CFall, Ankle, Shoulder, Toe: places to check for injury
   • DFood, Air, Sleep, Thirst: needs to check in a patient
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

   F.A.S.T. helps you spot common stroke signs and reminds you to call 911 right away.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Some US hospitals and courses use BE-FAST. What do the extra letters B and E stand for?

    • ABack and Elbows
    • BBreathing and Energy
    • CBleeding and Ears
    • DBalance and Eyes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Balance and Eyes

    BE-FAST adds Balance and Eyes (vision changes) to Face, Arm, Speech and Time.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    You suspect someone is having a stroke. What should you do?

    • AHave them lie down and sleep
    • BDrive them to a pharmacy
    • CCall 911 right away
    • DWait a few hours to see if it passes
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Call 911 right away

    Activate EMS immediately for a suspected stroke. Fast treatment matters.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    A person has sudden chest pain that might be a heart attack. What should you do first?

    • ADrive them to the hospital yourself
    • BCall 911
    • CTell them to walk it off
    • DGive them a big meal
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Call 911

    Activate EMS for acute chest pain.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    An alert adult with chest pain from no injury may chew aspirin while waiting for EMS. What dose do the guidelines mention?

    • A1,000 to 2,000 mg
    • BAny amount they want
    • C162 to 325 mg
    • D10 to 20 mg
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 162 to 325 mg

    An alert adult may chew and swallow 162 to 325 mg of aspirin unless allergic or told not to take it.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    An alert adult with chest pain may chew aspirin unless which of these is true?

    • AThey are sweating and feel sick to their stomach
    • BThey are allergic to aspirin or have been told not to take it
    • CThey have eaten a large meal or snack within the last hour or so
    • DThey are over 40 years old
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They are allergic to aspirin or have been told not to take it

    Do not give aspirin to a person with an aspirin allergy or who was told not to take it.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Which group of signs suggests a heart attack?

    • AA sore knee and a limp after a long walk
    • BEar pain, a runny nose and a mild fever
    • CItchy skin, sneezing and watery eyes after eating
    • DChest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sweating and nausea
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sweating and nausea

    These are common signs. Call 911 right away.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A person with asthma is having trouble breathing. What should you do?

    • AHave them breathe slowly into a paper bag until they calm down
    • BGive them your own medicine
    • CHave them lie flat on the floor
    • DHelp them use their prescribed inhaler
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Help them use their prescribed inhaler

    First aid providers can help a person use their prescribed bronchodilator (inhaler).

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which is preferred when helping someone use an asthma inhaler?

    • AUsing a spacer with the inhaler
    • BUsing the inhaler on the skin
    • CShaking the person while they inhale
    • DSpraying the inhaler into the air near them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Using a spacer with the inhaler

    A spacer (or nebulizer) is preferred over an inhaler alone.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    No commercial spacer is available. What do the guidelines say is a reasonable improvised spacer?

    • AA 500-mL plastic bottle or a paper cup
    • BA drinking straw
    • CA cupped hand held over the mouth and nose
    • DA rolled-up sock held over the mouth and nose
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A 500-mL plastic bottle or a paper cup

    An improvised spacer made from a 500-mL plastic bottle or a 150-mL paper cup is reasonable.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Where is an epinephrine auto-injector usually injected?

    • AInto the stomach
    • BInto the outer (lateral) thigh
    • CInto the upper arm, like a flu shot
    • DInto the hand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Into the outer (lateral) thigh

    Epinephrine is typically injected into the outer thigh.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Someone is having anaphylaxis and has an auto-injector. What should happen?

    • AHave them lie down and sleep it off
    • BThey use the auto-injector, and someone calls 911
    • CWait to see whether it gets better on its own
    • DGive them a glass of milk to calm the reaction and wait an hour
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They use the auto-injector, and someone calls 911

    Use the epinephrine auto-injector and activate EMS.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    When may a second epinephrine dose be considered?

    • ANever, because a second dose is not allowed in first aid
    • BOnly after 2 hours, once the first dose has worn off
    • CRight away, before the first dose has been given
    • DIf there is no response to the first dose and EMS is over 5 to 10 minutes away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. If there is no response to the first dose and EMS is over 5 to 10 minutes away

    A repeat dose may be considered if there is no response and EMS arrival will be more than 5 to 10 minutes.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A person with low blood sugar is awake and can swallow. Which form of sugar is preferred?

    • AA dose of insulin
    • BGlucose tablets
    • CA diet soda
    • DPlain water
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Glucose tablets

    Oral glucose tablets are preferred over gels or other sugars.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A person with diabetes is not fully awake and cannot swallow. Should you give sugar by mouth?

    • AYes, pour juice into their mouth
    • BNo, call 911 and give nothing by mouth
    • CYes, put candy in their mouth
    • DYes, squeeze glucose gel into their mouth for them to swallow
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, call 911 and give nothing by mouth

    Giving oral glucose to someone who is not fully awake or cannot swallow can cause harm.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You gave sugar to a person with low blood sugar. When should you call 911?

    • AOnly if they still feel unwell after 2 hours
    • BIf they do not improve in 10 minutes, have a seizure or cannot swallow
    • COnly if they ask you to call a doctor for them
    • DNever, because sugar always fixes low blood sugar
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. If they do not improve in 10 minutes, have a seizure or cannot swallow

    Activate EMS if the person cannot swallow, has a seizure, or does not improve within 10 minutes.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A seizure has lasted more than how long before you should call 911?

    • A30 seconds
    • B30 minutes
    • C5 minutes
    • D1 minute
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 5 minutes

    Call 911 for a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes.

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