First Aid at Work Practice Test (UK) 2026: Övningsprov 3

Övningsprov 3 av 4 för First Aid at Work Practice Test (UK): 25 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

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Kontrollerad 10 oktober 2026

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Panel 1 shows the first step for severe bleeding. What is it?
- Put on a tourniquet straight away for any cut, even a small one
- Run the wound under a tap
- Press firmly and directly on the wound
- Raise the arm and wait
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Svar: C. Press firmly and directly on the wound
Call 999 and apply firm direct pressure to the wound.
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Panel 3 shows a tourniquet. Where should it go?
- Below the wound, towards the hand
- Over the elbow or knee joint, where it grips best
- Directly on top of the wound
- 5 to 7 cm above the wound, not over a joint
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Svar: D. 5 to 7 cm above the wound, not over a joint
Apply a tourniquet 5 to 7 cm above the injury and not over a joint, then tighten until bleeding stops.
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In which situation is a tourniquet the right choice?
- For every cut that bleeds, however small
- When direct pressure does not control life-threatening limb bleeding
- Before trying direct pressure, to save time
- For heavy bleeding from the chest or tummy
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Svar: B. When direct pressure does not control life-threatening limb bleeding
If direct pressure fails to control life-threatening limb bleeding, apply a tourniquet.
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A tourniquet has stopped the bleeding. What should you do next?
- Loosen it every 5 minutes to let blood flow
- Remove it after 10 minutes if the bleeding seems to have stopped
- Cover it with clothing so nobody notices it
- Note the time it was applied and leave it in place
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Svar: D. Note the time it was applied and leave it in place
Note the time and do not release it. Only a healthcare professional should remove it.
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Bleeding continues even though a tourniquet is fully tightened. What may be needed?
- Removing the first tourniquet
- Lifting the casualty to standing so the blood drains away
- A second tourniquet above the first
- Pouring water on the wound
Visa svar
Svar: C. A second tourniquet above the first
A second tourniquet may be needed, placed above the first.
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What is a haemostatic dressing used for?
- Pressing on or into a severe wound to help blood clot
- Supporting a broken arm as a type of sling
- Cooling a burn after it has been under water
- Covering a blister on the foot to stop it from bursting open
Visa svar
Svar: A. Pressing on or into a severe wound to help blood clot
A haemostatic dressing, used with firm pressure, helps control severe bleeding.
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When should a pressure dressing be put on a severe wound?
- Instead of calling 999, for most wounds
- Only after the ambulance crew has left
- Once bleeding is under control, to keep pressure on the wound
- Before you press on the wound with your hands
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Svar: C. Once bleeding is under control, to keep pressure on the wound
After controlling the bleeding, apply a pressure dressing to keep it under control.
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Following NHS advice, how long should you cool a burn under cool running water?
- 2 hours
- 1 minute
- 20 minutes
- 5 minutes
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Svar: C. 20 minutes
Hold the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes, as the timer in the diagram shows.
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How soon after the burn should cooling start?
- The next day, after the swelling goes down
- Only after a doctor has seen the burn
- As soon as possible, within 3 hours of the burn
- Only once the pain has stopped
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Svar: C. As soon as possible, within 3 hours of the burn
Start cooling as soon as possible. Cooling within 3 hours still helps.
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There is no running water. What can you use to cool a burn?
- Nothing at all until you get the casualty to hospital
- Butter or oil
- A hot flannel
- Cool bottled water or a wet towel
Visa svar
Svar: D. Cool bottled water or a wet towel
If there is no running water, use cool bottled water or a wet towel.
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What should you do with clothing or jewellery near a burn?
- Remove it, unless it is stuck to the skin
- Wrap it tighter around the burn
- Leave everything in place
- Pull it off quickly, even if it is stuck to the burned skin
Visa svar
Svar: A. Remove it, unless it is stuck to the skin
Remove clothing or jewellery near the burn, but do not pull off anything stuck to it.
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After cooling, how should you cover a burn?
- Cover it with a fluffy towel
- Wrap cling film tightly round and round the limb to seal the burn
- Lay cling film over it, without wrapping it round the limb
- Use a sticky plaster
Visa svar
Svar: C. Lay cling film over it, without wrapping it round the limb
Lay cling film over the burn. Do not wrap it around the area.
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What should you put on a burn?
- Only cool water, then a covering such as cling film
- Cooking oil to stop the skin drying out
- A thick layer of any cream you have
- A thin layer of butter to soothe it
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Svar: A. Only cool water, then a covering such as cling film
Do not put creams, oils or butter on burns or scalds.
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Should you burst burn blisters?
- Only on the hands
- Yes, with a clean needle
- No, leave them alone
- Yes, to let the burn cool
Visa svar
Svar: C. No, leave them alone
Do not burst blisters, and do not use plasters or sticky dressings.
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Which burn needs a 999 call or a trip to A&E?
- A small red mark on the palm from holding a warm mug
- A tiny burn on a fingertip that has already been cooled
- A large or deep burn, a burn on the face, or a chemical or electrical burn
- Mild sunburn on the shoulders after a day outside
Visa svar
Svar: C. A large or deep burn, a burn on the face, or a chemical or electrical burn
Large or deep burns, burns to the face, genitals or bottom, and chemical or electrical burns need urgent care.
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When should you suspect a spinal injury?
- After a hard sneeze or a long coughing fit in bed
- After a mild headache at the end of a long working day
- After a fall from height, a road collision, a crush injury or a sports accident
- After a small cut on the finger from a kitchen knife
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Svar: C. After a fall from height, a road collision, a crush injury or a sports accident
These mechanisms of injury can damage the spine.
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A casualty may have a neck injury. What should you do?
- Sit them up straight
- Help them walk around
- Keep their neck movement to a minimum
- Fit a neck collar from the first aid kit straight away
Visa svar
Svar: C. Keep their neck movement to a minimum
Minimise neck movement. Collars are not for general first aiders.
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Who may use a neck collar on a casualty?
- Anyone at the scene who has a first aid kit and a bandage
- Only specially trained people, such as lifeguards, under their own protocols
- Any first aider who happens to have a collar in their kit
- Any passer-by who has seen a collar being used before
Visa svar
Svar: B. Only specially trained people, such as lifeguards, under their own protocols
Spinal motion restriction devices and collars are not for general first aiders.
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An unresponsive casualty may have a spinal injury and their airway needs opening. What may be used?
- Lifting the head onto a pillow
- Shaking the casualty
- A jaw thrust
- Turning the head fully to one side
Visa svar
Svar: C. A jaw thrust
If needed, open the airway with a jaw thrust to limit neck movement.
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A player may have a concussion. What should happen?
- Remove them from play and refer them to a healthcare professional
- Let them carry on if they feel all right
- Let them drive home alone
- Give them an energy drink and send them back on once they can stand
Visa svar
Svar: A. Remove them from play and refer them to a healthcare professional
Remove the person from physical activity and refer them to a healthcare professional.
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A casualty may have a broken lower leg. What should you do?
- Ask them to stand on it to test if it is broken
- Gently pull the foot to straighten the leg
- Support the leg in the position you found it and keep it still
- Rub the injured area to ease the pain
Visa svar
Svar: C. Support the leg in the position you found it and keep it still
Moving a broken bone can cause more damage. Support and steady it in the position found.
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What does FAST stand for when spotting a stroke?
- Food, Allergies, Sleep, Temperature
- Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call 999
- Feet, Ankles, Shins, Thighs
- Fever, Aches, Sweating, Tiredness
Visa svar
Svar: B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call 999
FAST: check the face, arms and speech, and if any are affected, it is time to call 999.
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A person suddenly has a drooping face and slurred speech. What should you do?
- Let them sleep it off
- Call 999 at once
- Give them a drink
- Wait an hour to see if it passes
Visa svar
Svar: B. Call 999 at once
Use FAST and call 999 for any suspected stroke.
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A person has chest pain that could be a heart attack and has no aspirin allergy. What can you help them take?
- 300 mg of aspirin, chewed or dissolved
- Ibuprofen with water
- Two paracetamol tablets with a glass of water
- A sleeping tablet
Visa svar
Svar: A. 300 mg of aspirin, chewed or dissolved
Call 999 and help the person take 300 mg of aspirin unless they have a known allergy.
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A person with known angina has chest pain. What can you help them do?
- Walk up some stairs to test their heart
- Take a friend's heart medicine instead
- Use their own nitroglycerine (GTN) medicine
- Drink a strong coffee to ease the pain
Visa svar
Svar: C. Use their own nitroglycerine (GTN) medicine
Help people with known angina use their own nitroglycerine.

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