First Aid Practice Test (Ireland) 2026

1. Pytanie 1 z 25

   Step 2 of this diagram shows a phone call. Which numbers reach the emergency services in Ireland?

   • A112 or 999
   • B111 only
   • C1800 only
   • D911 only
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   Odpowiedź: A. 112 or 999

   In Ireland, call 112 or 999 for an ambulance.

2. Pytanie 2 z 25

   Step 1 of the diagram is checking. In the PHECC primary survey, what comes first?

   • AScene safety and infection control precautions, such as gloves
   • BMoving the patient to a car or a quiet room
   • CChecking the patient's pulse at the wrist for one full minute first
   • DAsking the patient for their name and medical card
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   Odpowiedź: A. Scene safety and infection control precautions, such as gloves

   The primary survey starts with scene safety and standard infection control precautions, such as gloves.

3. Pytanie 3 z 25

   During the primary survey you find catastrophic bleeding. When should you control it?

   • AAfter a full head-to-toe check of the patient for other injuries
   • BAfter checking breathing for 1 minute
   • COnly after the ambulance arrives
   • DStraight away, before going on with the rest of the survey
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   Odpowiedź: D. Straight away, before going on with the rest of the survey

   Catastrophic external bleeding is controlled at the very start of the primary survey.

4. Pytanie 4 z 25

   A patient does not respond when you speak to them and tap them. What should you do next?

   • ACall 112 or 999 and check their breathing
   • BSit them up in a chair and wait for them to come round
   • CGive them a drink of water
   • DLeave them to sleep
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   Odpowiedź: A. Call 112 or 999 and check their breathing

   If the patient is unresponsive, call 112 or 999 and check breathing.

5. Pytanie 5 z 25

   How do you open the airway of an unresponsive adult with no suspected spinal injury?

   • AHead tilt and chin lift
   • BPush the chin down to the chest
   • CTurn the head fully to one side
   • DPull the tongue forward with your fingers
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   Odpowiedź: A. Head tilt and chin lift

   Use a head tilt and chin lift. A jaw thrust can be used if a spinal injury is suspected.

6. Pytanie 6 z 25

   What is a normal breathing rate for a resting adult?

   • A12 to 20 breaths per minute
   • B30 to 40 breaths per minute
   • C50 to 60 breaths per minute
   • D2 to 5 breaths per minute
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   Odpowiedź: A. 12 to 20 breaths per minute

   PHECC lists a normal adult respiratory rate of 12 to 20 per minute.

7. Pytanie 7 z 25

   What is a normal pulse rate for a resting adult?

   • A60 to 100 beats per minute
   • B20 to 40 beats per minute
   • C120 to 160 beats per minute
   • D180 to 200 beats per minute
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   Odpowiedź: A. 60 to 100 beats per minute

   PHECC lists a normal adult pulse of 60 to 100 per minute.

8. Pytanie 8 z 25

   An adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, or only gasping. What should you do?

   • ACheck their pulse for 2 minutes
   • BPut them in the recovery position and wait
   • CCall 112 or 999, get an AED and start CPR
   • DGive them sugar
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   Odpowiedź: C. Call 112 or 999, get an AED and start CPR

   Unresponsive and not breathing normally means cardiac arrest: call for help, get an AED and start CPR.

9. Pytanie 9 z 25

   In the diagram, marker 1 shows the compression point on an adult. Where is it?

   • AOver the left ribs, close to the left armpit, above where the heart is
   • BAt the very top of the breastbone, near the throat
   • COn the upper tummy, just below the ribs
   • DIn the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone
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   Odpowiedź: D. In the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone

   Push in the centre of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone.

10. Pytanie 10 z 25

    How many chest compressions per minute should you give during CPR?

    • A100 to 120 per minute
    • B130 to 150 per minute
    • C30 to 50 per minute
    • D60 to 80 per minute
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    Odpowiedź: A. 100 to 120 per minute

    PHECC guidelines give a compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute.

11. Pytanie 11 z 25

    What depth do PHECC guidelines give for adult chest compressions?

    • A5 to 6 cm
    • B3 to 4 cm
    • C1 to 2 cm
    • D8 to 10 cm
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    Odpowiedź: A. 5 to 6 cm

    Compress an adult chest 5 to 6 cm, the green band in the diagram.

12. Pytanie 12 z 25

    Marker 2 shows an up arrow. What should happen after each compression?

    • AYou should pull the chest upwards
    • BYou should pause for 5 seconds before the next push
    • CYou should keep leaning on the chest
    • DThe chest should come all the way back up
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    Odpowiedź: D. The chest should come all the way back up

    Let the chest recoil fully so the heart can refill with blood.

13. Pytanie 13 z 25

    What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in adult CPR?

    • A5 compressions to 1 breath
    • B30 compressions to 2 breaths
    • C15 compressions to 2 breaths
    • D50 compressions to 5 breaths
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    Odpowiedź: B. 30 compressions to 2 breaths

    PHECC uses 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.

14. Pytanie 14 z 25

    Each ventilation in adult CPR should be given over how long?

    • AAs long as you can blow
    • BAbout 5 seconds
    • CAbout 1 second
    • DAbout 10 seconds
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    Odpowiedź: C. About 1 second

    Give each ventilation over about 1 second.

15. Pytanie 15 z 25

    What is the most time you should take off the chest for breaths or other tasks?

    • ALess than 10 seconds
    • BAbout 2 minutes
    • CAbout 30 seconds
    • DAbout 1 minute
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    Odpowiedź: A. Less than 10 seconds

    Keep hands-off time under 10 seconds so blood keeps moving.

16. Pytanie 16 z 25

    You cannot give rescue breaths. What should you do?

    • AGive compression-only CPR
    • BGive breaths only
    • CStop CPR completely
    • DWait for the ambulance without doing anything else
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    Odpowiedź: A. Give compression-only CPR

    If you cannot ventilate, continue with compression-only CPR.

17. Pytanie 17 z 25

    How deep should compressions be for a child?

    • AAbout 10 cm, as deep as you can push with both hands
    • BJust enough to make a dent in the skin
    • CAbout one-third of the chest depth, about 5 cm
    • DAbout 1 cm, just enough to see movement
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    Odpowiedź: C. About one-third of the chest depth, about 5 cm

    For children, compress about one-third of the chest depth: about 5 cm with two hands, or about 4 cm with one hand for a small child.

18. Pytanie 18 z 25

    How deep should compressions be for an infant?

    • AAbout 8 cm, roughly half of the depth of the chest
    • BAbout 1 cm, a very gentle press
    • CAbout one-third of the chest depth, about 4 cm
    • DAbout 6 cm, the same as an adult
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    Odpowiedź: C. About one-third of the chest depth, about 4 cm

    For infants, compress about one-third of the chest depth, about 4 cm.

19. Pytanie 19 z 25

    At First Aid Response level, what compression-to-breath ratio is used for children and infants?

    • A5:1
    • B15:1
    • C3:1
    • D30:2
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    Odpowiedź: D. 30:2

    The PHECC FAR guidelines use 30:2 for children and infants as well as adults.

20. Pytanie 20 z 25

    Which AED pads should be used for a child under 8 years?

    • ANo pads, because an AED is never used on a child
    • BAdult pads cut in half to make them smaller
    • COnly one adult pad, placed flat in the very centre of the child's chest
    • DPaediatric pads, or adult pads if paediatric pads are not available
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    Odpowiedź: D. Paediatric pads, or adult pads if paediatric pads are not available

    Use paediatric pads for children under 8. If none are available, use adult pads.

21. Pytanie 21 z 25

    Where do AED pads go on an infant?

    • AOne on each leg, just above the knee, to keep them apart
    • BBoth on the front of the chest, overlapping
    • CBoth side by side on the back
    • DOne on the front of the chest and one on the back
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    Odpowiedź: D. One on the front of the chest and one on the back

    For infants, place the AED pads front (anterior) and back (posterior).

22. Pytanie 22 z 25

    In the diagram, where is AED pad 1 placed on the adult's chest?

    • AOn the neck
    • BOn the upper right chest, below the collarbone
    • COn the tummy
    • DOn the upper left chest, directly over the heart
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    Odpowiedź: B. On the upper right chest, below the collarbone

    One pad goes on the upper right chest below the collarbone. Follow the pictures on the pads.

23. Pytanie 23 z 25

    In the diagram, where is AED pad 2 placed?

    • AOn the inside of the left upper arm, close to the armpit
    • BOn top of the left shoulder
    • COn the lower left side of the chest, below the armpit
    • DOn the right hip, below the belt line
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    Odpowiedź: C. On the lower left side of the chest, below the armpit

    The second pad goes on the lower left side so the shock crosses the heart.

24. Pytanie 24 z 25

    The AED is analysing or about to shock. What must everyone do?

    • APress on the pads
    • BHold the patient's hand to reassure them
    • CKeep doing compressions
    • DStand clear and not touch the patient
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    Odpowiedź: D. Stand clear and not touch the patient

    Nobody should touch the patient during analysis or a shock.

25. Pytanie 25 z 25

    What should you do straight after the AED gives a shock?

    • ACheck the pulse at the neck for 1 minute
    • BRestart CPR at once, starting with compressions
    • CRemove the pads so you can do compressions
    • DWait 2 minutes for the heart rhythm to settle down
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    Odpowiedź: B. Restart CPR at once, starting with compressions

    Resume compressions immediately and keep hands-off time short.

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