First Aid Practice Test (Canada) 2026: Övningsprov 3

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   Marker 2 shows where to put your fist for abdominal thrusts. Where is it?

   • AHigh on the chest, just below the collarbones
   • BLow on the belly, just above the hips and below the navel
   • COn the lower half of the breastbone, between the nipples
   • DJust above the belly button and well below the bottom of the breastbone
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   Svar: D. Just above the belly button and well below the bottom of the breastbone

   Place your fist, thumb side in, just above the belly button. Pushing on the breastbone could injure the person.

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   Marker 4 shows the direction of the abdominal thrusts. Which way do you push?

   • AQuickly inward and upward
   • BSlowly straight down
   • COutward and downward
   • DFrom side to side
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   Svar: A. Quickly inward and upward

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

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   A choking person is in late pregnancy, or you cannot reach around their belly. What do you use instead of abdominal thrusts?

   • AChest thrusts
   • BRescue breaths only
   • CGentle pats on the shoulder
   • DBlind finger sweeps
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   Svar: A. Chest thrusts

   For late pregnancy or when you cannot encircle the belly, use chest thrusts with back blows.

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   A choking adult becomes unresponsive. What should you do?

   • AWait a few minutes to see if the object comes out by itself
   • BKeep giving abdominal thrusts while they lie on their side
   • CSit them up against a wall and give them sips of water
   • DMake sure 9-1-1 has been called and start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
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   Svar: D. Make sure 9-1-1 has been called and start CPR, beginning with chest compressions

   If the person becomes unresponsive, call EMS/9-1-1 and begin CPR, starting with compressions.

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   You are alone and choking. What can you do?

   • ALock the door so nobody disturbs you while you cough
   • BCall 9-1-1, move where others can see you and push your upper belly against a firm object
   • CLie down in a quiet room and wait for the feeling to pass
   • DDrink as much water as you can to wash the object down
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   Svar: B. Call 9-1-1, move where others can see you and push your upper belly against a firm object

   Calling, staying visible and pushing your upper belly against a firm object can save your life.

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   A baby is choking and cannot cry, cough or breathe. Which care is recommended?

   • ASweep a finger through the mouth until you feel the object
   • BHold the baby upside down by the ankles and shake gently
   • CAbdominal thrusts with your fist, the same as for an adult
   • DBack blows with the baby face-down, alternated with chest thrusts with the baby face-up
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   Svar: D. Back blows with the baby face-down, alternated with chest thrusts with the baby face-up

   Use back blows and chest thrusts for babies. Abdominal thrusts are not recommended for babies.

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   Marker 1 shows the first step of the recovery position. What do you do with the arm nearest to you?

   • ALay it straight along the person's side, with the palm facing down
   • BRest it across the person's face
   • CTuck it under the person's back
   • DPlace it out at a right angle to the body, with the elbow bent
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   Svar: D. Place it out at a right angle to the body, with the elbow bent

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

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   Marker 2 shows the far arm. Where do you place the back of that hand?

   • AUnder the person's lower back, palm facing up
   • BOn top of the person's head, palm facing down
   • CAgainst the person's cheek that is nearest to you
   • DFlat on the person's belly, just below the ribs
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   Svar: C. Against the person's cheek that is nearest to you

   The hand against the cheek supports the head as you roll the person and keeps it in a good position.

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   Marker 3 shows the legs. What do you do before rolling the person?

   • ACross the far ankle over the near ankle
   • BBend the far knee up with the foot flat on the ground
   • CLift both legs and rest them on a chair
   • DKeep both legs straight and close together
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   Svar: B. Bend the far knee up with the foot flat on the ground

   The bent knee gives you something to pull on to roll the person and keeps them from rolling onto their front.

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    When should you place a person in the recovery position?

    • AWhenever someone has a broken leg
    • BWhen they are unresponsive or less responsive but breathing
    • CWhen they are awake and talking clearly but feel a little dizzy
    • DWhen they are not breathing
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    Svar: B. When they are unresponsive or less responsive but breathing

    The recovery position helps keep the airway clear for an unresponsive person who is breathing.

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    You have placed a person in the recovery position. What must you keep doing?

    • AGive them sips of water every minute
    • BLeave them alone so they can rest
    • CRoll them onto their back every 2 minutes to check their colour
    • DCheck their breathing and other ABCs often until EMS arrives
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    Svar: D. Check their breathing and other ABCs often until EMS arrives

    A person can stop breathing at any time. Keep checking the ABCs and be ready to start CPR.

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    Panel 1 shows the first step for a wound that is bleeding a lot. What is it?

    • APress firmly and directly on the wound
    • BPut a tourniquet on right away for any cut
    • CWash the wound under a tap for 5 minutes
    • DLift the arm and wait for the bleeding to stop
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    Svar: A. Press firmly and directly on the wound

    Firm, direct pressure is the first step to control serious bleeding.

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    Panel 2 shows a dressing held on with a bandage. Blood soaks through. What should you do?

    • ARemove the soaked dressing and put on a fresh, clean one
    • BLoosen the bandage so blood can flow to the hand again
    • CAdd another dressing and bandage on top without removing the first one
    • DTake everything off and rinse the wound under a tap
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    Svar: C. Add another dressing and bandage on top without removing the first one

    Removing a soaked dressing can restart bleeding. Add more layers on top.

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    Panel 3 shows a tourniquet. Where should it be placed?

    • A5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) below the wound, toward the hand
    • B5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) above the wound, closer to the body
    • CDirectly over the wound, to press on the bleeding
    • DOver the nearest joint, such as the elbow, for a better grip
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    Svar: B. 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in.) above the wound, closer to the body

    Place a tourniquet 5 to 10 cm above the injury and at least 2.5 cm above any joint.

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    When should you use a tourniquet?

    • AFor every cut that bleeds, before applying any dressing
    • BBefore you try direct pressure, to save time
    • CWhen direct pressure does not stop life-threatening bleeding from a limb
    • DFor heavy bleeding from the head, neck or chest
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    Svar: C. When direct pressure does not stop life-threatening bleeding from a limb

    A tourniquet is used when direct pressure fails to control life-threatening limb bleeding.

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    How tight should you make a tourniquet?

    • ALoose, so the limb stays pink
    • BAs tight as possible, then loosen it every 5 minutes
    • CJust snug enough to feel
    • DTight enough that the bleeding stops
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    Svar: D. Tight enough that the bleeding stops

    Tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops, then secure it.

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    After you put on a tourniquet, what should you record?

    • AThe time it was applied
    • BThe person's shoe size
    • CHow many people are watching
    • DThe colour of the bandage
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    Svar: A. The time it was applied

    Recording the time helps hospital staff decide on treatment.

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    Which group of signs can mean a person is going into shock?

    • AA runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and a mild cough
    • BA red face, hot dry skin, a slow pulse and calm breathing
    • CHiccups, yawning, a good appetite and normal skin colour
    • DAnxiety or confusion, cool clammy skin, weakness and fast breathing
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    Svar: D. Anxiety or confusion, cool clammy skin, weakness and fast breathing

    Shock happens when the body's organs do not get enough blood flow. These signs can appear early.

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    What should you do for a person who shows signs of shock?

    • AGive them a large meal and a hot drink to restore energy
    • BCall 9-1-1, treat the cause (such as bleeding) and keep watching them
    • CHave them walk around slowly to improve their blood flow
    • DGive them a small drink of alcohol to help them warm up
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    Svar: B. Call 9-1-1, treat the cause (such as bleeding) and keep watching them

    Shock is life-threatening. Call EMS/9-1-1, treat what caused it and keep monitoring.

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    What is the most important first aid for a heat burn on the arm?

    • ARub butter on the burn
    • BBreak the blisters to let out the fluid
    • CCool the burn with cool water
    • DPut ice directly on the burn
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    Svar: C. Cool the burn with cool water

    Cooling with water stops the burning and eases pain. Never use butter or ice.

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    The timer in the diagram shows 20 minutes. In Canadian Red Cross guidelines, what is the minimum time to cool a heat burn?

    • AAbout 30 seconds
    • BAt least 10 minutes
    • CAbout 2 minutes
    • DAbout 1 minute
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    Svar: B. At least 10 minutes

    Cool a burn with cool water or a clean, cool compress for at least 10 minutes. Cooling longer, such as 20 minutes, is fine.

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    A chemical has splashed on a worker's skin. How long should you flush it with cool running water?

    • AUntil the skin looks wet
    • BAt least 15 minutes
    • CAbout 5 minutes
    • DAbout 1 minute
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    Svar: B. At least 15 minutes

    Flush chemical burns with large amounts of cool running water for at least 15 minutes.

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    Which burn needs a call to 9-1-1?

    • AA small red mark on the palm from holding a warm mug
    • BA burn on the face, hands or genitals, or a burn covering a large area
    • CA small burn on a fingertip from lighting a match
    • DA small sunburn on the shoulder from an afternoon outside
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    Svar: B. A burn on the face, hands or genitals, or a burn covering a large area

    Call EMS/9-1-1 for burns on the face, neck, hands or genitals, large burns, full-thickness burns, and chemical, electrical or explosion burns.

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    Someone has an electrical burn. What must you do before you touch them?

    • APour water on them and the wires to cool everything down first
    • BMake sure the electrical current is off
    • CPull them away with your bare hands
    • DCover the burn with butter
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    Svar: B. Make sure the electrical current is off

    You could be electrocuted if the power is still on. Make sure the current is off first.

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    Should you put ice on a burn?

    • AYes, but only for 1 minute at a time
    • BYes, as long as the ice is wrapped in plastic
    • CYes, ice cools the burn faster than water
    • DNo, use cool (not freezing) water or a cool compress
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    Svar: D. No, use cool (not freezing) water or a cool compress

    Freezing cold can damage the skin more. Use cool water or a clean, cool compress instead.

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