1. A 36 year old man, Yakote was hit down by a salon car. He had a
deep lacerated wound on the lower limb bleeding. He was also
bleeding from the back of his head and ceased to breath. Which
of the following actions needs to be done first and immediately
for this casualty?
A. Call the physician or doctor immediately
B. First stop bleeding, then take care of airway and breathing
C. Get a fast ultra-sound exam as soon as possible
D. First take care of airway and breathing, and then stop
bleeding
2. The ultimate objective of First Aid management is to:
A. Provide reassurance
B. Prevent complications
C. Relieve pain
D. Save life
3. All the following are causes of wound EXCEPT
A. Gangrene
B. Trauma
C. Burns
D. Infection
4. Which of the following statement about Anaphylactic shock is
true?
A. Caused by reduction of body fluids
B. Reaction between two antibodies
C. Over reaction between antibodies and antigens
D. Caused by emotional upset
5. The first principle or general rule of First Aid in order of
importance is to:
A. Treat most urgent conditions first
B. Remove casualty from danger or vice versa
C. Reassure casualty
D. Call for help
6. In bandaging a patient’s left leg during a wound care procedure,
the nurse would:
A. Stand in front of the patient and bandage from below
upwards
B. Stand in front of the patient and bandage from top to
bottom
C. Stand behind the patient and bandage downwards
D. Stand besides patient and bandage in any direction
7. A casualty who is recovering from shock exhibits the following
signs EXCEPT:
A. Low blood pressure
B. Respiration is slower and deeper
C. Casualty vomits or has a tendency to vomit
D. Pulse becomes slower and stronger
8. Which of the following best defined secondary haemorrhage?
A. It occurs 48 hours after the injury
B. It occurs within 24 hours after the injury
C. Occurs from the 7th – 10th day after the injury
D. Occurs immediately after the injury
Use the scenario below to answer questions 9 and 10.
During your home visit, you met a 25 year old man who just drunk
kerosene.
9. What immediate actions will you take?
A. Reassure him
B. Refer him to the hospital immediately
C. Tell the wife to give him palm oil
D. Induce vomiting
10. What will you tell him before you proceed with your home visit?
A. Always read labels on bottles before drinking
B. Avoid the use of kerosene
C. Report immediately to any nearby health facility
D. Remain at home with his wife
11. The main purpose of First Aid management include the following
EXCEPT:
A. To aggravate pain
B. To prevent disability and death
C. To save life
D. To promote speedy recovery of injury part
12. The application of tourniquet to arrest hemorrhage is associated
with the following complications EXCEPT:
A. Damage to skin
B. Granulation
C. Gangrene
D. Damage to nerve and muscles
A 24 year old student sustained injury of the hand whiles he was
playing volley-ball on campus. He was diagnosed as having a sprain of
the hand
13. Which of the following statement best defined a sprain?
A. Forcible wrenching and tearing of tendons
B. Forcible stretching of the tendons
C. Forcible wrenching and stretching of ligaments
D. Forcible stretching and tearing of ligaments
14. The partial displacement of the joint bodies with the articular
surface no longer in contact with each other is known as:
A. Sprain
B. Dislocation
C. Subluxation
D. Strain
15. A 33 year old woman, Natasha sustained various degrees of burns
on her right lower limb (front and back), her perineum and the
neck when hot oil poured on her. With the Wallace’s rule of nine.
Calculate the total surface area burns.
A. 32.5%
B. 14.5%
C. 27%
D. 23.5%
16. Local signs and symptoms of a fracture include the following
EXCEPT:
A. Swelling
B. Shortening of affected area
C. Fever
D. Pain of the area
17. Select the odd out of the following about triangular bandage
A. Apex
B. Base
C. Ends
D. Tale
18. The primary techniques used in treating a choking victim are:
A. Back blows and back slaps
B. Chest compression and rescue breaths
C. Heimlich maneuver and back slaps
D. Heimlich maneuver and abdominal thrust
19. Which of the following is not a material used for making
bandages?
A. Fibre
B. Gauze
C. Cotton and wool
D. Calico
20. What does the letter ‘C’ stands for in the ABCD of resuscitation?
A. Circulation
B. Cast
C. Condom
D. Cardioscope
21. During resuscitation, cardiac compression becomes necessary
when there is:
A. Absence of respiration
B. No response to stimuli
C. Presence of pulse rate
D. Absence of heart beat
22. Which of the following type of poisoning that induction of
vomiting is not appropriate?
A. Corrosive
B. Irritants and narcotics
C. Narcotics
D. Irritants
23. What is the most suitable position for an unconscious casualty:
A. Prone position
B. Dorsal with head turn to one side
C. Prone with head turn to one side
D. Lateral position
24. During which stage/phase of an epileptic attack does the victim
experience twitching, jerking and at times incontinence of urine
and feces.
A. Clonic phase
B. Coma phase
C. Tonic phase
D. Aura phase
25. All the following are causes of asphyxia under obstruction or
occlusion EXCEPT:
A. Strangulation with a rope
B. Smothering
C. Collapse of lungs
D. Drowning
26. National emergency service that can be contacted during
emergency care include the following EXCEPT:
A. Zoom lion Ghana LTD
B. National ambulance service
C. Ghana fire service
D. Ghana police service
27. The general principles of First Aid states that ‘nothing should be
given to a casualty to drink.....’
A. In all circumstances
B. When unconscious only
C. When there is haemorrhage only
D. When there is shock only
28. In the treatment of First Aid conditions, the First Aider begins
with:
A. The most urgent conditions first
B. Arrest of haemorrhage first
C. Laying casualty down with head turned to one side
D. Sending for medical
29. Signs and symptoms of shock includes the following EXCEPT:
A. Breathing rapidly, sighing
B. Shallow and slow breathing
C. Cold and clammy skin
D. Sub-normal temperature
30. Which of the following types of wounds has a danger of damaging
deep internal organs?
A. Contused
B. Incised
C. Lacerated
D. Punctured
31. A First Aider who shares a casualty’s perception of reality is said
to be:
A. Approachable
B. Empathetic
C. Honest
D. Resourceful
32. When a fracture fragments are pushed into another tightly, it is
known as:
A. Comminuted
B. Compound
C. Impacted
D. Spiral
33. A young man was involved in an explosion and sustained burned
injuries. Upon arrival to the hospital, physical assessment
revealed that the anterior surface of the right upper limb and half
of the anterior surface of the trunk was damaged. Estimate the
surface area damaged.
A. 27%
B. 18%
C. 13.5%
D. 20%
34. The destruction of sensory receptors explains why there is:
A. Pain in third degree burns
B. No pain in second degree burns
C. Pain in second degree burns
D. No pain in third degree burns
35. In arterial bleeding, blood escapes from the:
A. Part of the wound farthest away from the heart
B. Part of the wound nearest the lungs
C. Part of the wound nearest to the heart
D. All of the above
36. What is the first thing you should do for someone you suspects
has an electrical burns:
A. Check for breathing and pulse
B. Check to see if electricity is turned off
C. Check for severe bleeding
D. Check for shock
37. Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing or
material?
A. To cool burned area
B. To keep the burned area warm
C. None of the above
D. To prevent infection
38. Pick the ODD one out of the following with regard to scope of First
Aid:
A. Referral
B. Diagnosis
C. Admission
D. Assessment
39. A mass of new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that forms
on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process is known
as:
A. Granulation tissue
B. Scar tissue
C. Erythema
D. Eschar tissue
40. A 79 year old man suffered a myocardial infarction 20 minutes
before being seen at the clinic and the physician mentioned to the
nurse saying “I’m sorry but this man has suffered cardiogenic
shock. This statement implies which one of the following:
A. High blood pressure
B. Pump failure
C. Electrocution
D. Significant blood loss
41. Mr. Asaman sustained severe damage to his skin and the
underlying tissues when he was exposed to extremely very cold
temperature for a long period of time. This is termed as:
A. Frostbite
B. Wound
C. Burns
D. Scalds
42. All the following are characteristics of lacerated wound EXCEPT:
A. Edges are sharp and well defined
B. Edges are jagged irregular
C. Skin and tissues are torn
D. Caused by fall on rough surface
43. When caring for a victim with a bloody nose, you would NOT:
A. Apply an ice pack to the bridge of the nose
B. Apply pressure to the upper lip just beneath the nose
C. Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly backwards
D. Have the victim sit with head tilted slightly forward
44. All the following are long term complications of a wound EXCEPT:
A. Shock
B. Scar
C. Keloids
D. Infections
45. Which of the following is NOT considered as a cause of burns?
A. Lightening
B. Flames of fire
C. Hot metals
D. Hot oils
46. When considering multiple injuries to a casualty or multiple
casualties, then which of the following would be your priority?
A. Severe bleeding
B. Broken bones
C. Breathing difficulty
D. Burns
47. In which year was the Health and Safety at work formed?
A. 1974
B. 1981
C. 1984
D. 1989
48. A sensible assessment of the situation has to be made in First Aid
especially when:
A. A decision has to be made on need for medical aid or
transporting the casualty to hospital
B. The casualty wants sips of hot tea
C. The casualty has contusion
D. The casualty is discharged from hospital
49. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the patient
triage?
A. The sorting of patients based on the amount of time the
patient has been waiting in the waiting area
B. The sorting of patients to be seen based on the age of the
patient
C. The sorting of patients based on acuity level when they
present to be seen at the hospital
D. The sorting of the patient medical record when they present
to be seen at the hospital
50. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate definition of First
Aid?
A. An assistance to a sick person
B. The initial treatment given to anyone who becomes ill or
injured
C. It is the quick and short term treatment for any emergency
before the arrival of a physician or taking the victim to
health facility
D. None of the above
51. Which of the following is considered as life threatening source of
haemorrhage?
A. Arterial bleeding
B. Capillary bleeding
C. Venous bleeding
D. None
52. A 35 year old woman, Atinganpoka sustained various degrees of
burns on her trunk excluding the back and the right upper arm
(front and back), when a fuel tanker exploded. Using Wallace Rule
of Nine, calculate the total surface area of her burns.
A. 45%
B. 27%
C. 36%
D. 18%
53. Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor to fractures?
A. Age
B. Disease of bone
C. Disease of blood vessel
D. Nutrition deficiencies
54. Which of the following pressure point of the body (artery) that
supplies blood to the side of the head?
A. Brachial artery
B. Facial artery
C. Radial artery
D. Temporal artery
55. Which of the following is NOT done for a casualty who is bleeding
from the tooth socket?
A. Loose tight clothing around the neck, chest and waist
B. Given ice to the casualty to suck
C. Fix a plug of gauze or cotton wool in to the socket
D. Discourage the casualty from spitting and washing the
mouth
56. All the following are possible causes of haematemesis EXCEPT:
A. Peptic ulcer
B. Fracture of the base of the skull or jaw
C. Duodenal ulcer
D. Previous swallowing as a result of nose bleeds
57. Which of the following interventions will you take first when a
victim is having asphyxia?
A. Giving rescue breaths
B. Opening victims airway
C. Removing victim to a safe area
D. Removing debris from the victim’s mouth
58. The following are all types of bandages EXCEPT
A. Roller bandage
B. Crepe bandages
C. Triangular bandage
D. Tail bandages
59. Which of the following is not a stage in bandaging?
A. Applying
B. Patterning
C. Anchoring
D. Terminating
60. A fracture in which the broken bone has torn through the skin is
termed?
A. Closed fracture
B. Open fracture
C. Simple fracture
D. Spiral fracture
61. Which of the following are the correct stages in arresting bleeding
during an emergency?
A. Direct pressure – indirect pressure – tourniquet
B. Direct pressure – tourniquet – direct pressure
C. Indirect pressure – tourniquet – direct pressure
D. Indirect pressure – direct pressure – tourniquet
62. Which of the following is NOT a cause of hypovolaemic shock?
A. Surgical operation
B. Burns and scalds
C. Hemorrhage
D. Severe pain
63. Which of the following is not a technique used in giving rescue
breath?
A. Mouth to barrier
B. Mouth to nose
C. Mouth to mouth
D. Mouth to stomach
64. An unresponsive casualty who has pulse but no breathing requires
A. CPR only
B. Heimlich maneuver, rescue breath and CPR
C. Rescue breath, Heimlich maneuver and chest compression
D. Rescue breaths only
65. In First Aid, ‘hurry cases’ describes
A. Absence of breath, pulse and respiration
B. A bloody accident scene
C. Conditions that threatens victims life
D. Conditions requiring ambulance services
66. When calling an ambulance, what are the 3Ws the First Aider
must expect?
A. Who, What and When
B. Who, When and What
C. Where, what and when
D. Who, what and where
67. Which of the following is NOT considered as a principle of First
Aid?
A. Remove victim from danger or vice versa
B. Administration of pain killers to relief pain
C. Place unconscious victim in the prone position
D. Assess victims using the ABC protocol
68. The First Aider finds a victim under the wreckage of a collapsed
building. The victim is conscious, breathing satisfactorily, and lying
on the back complaining of pain in the back and an inability to
move the legs. The First Aider should:
A. Leave the individual lying on the back with the instructions
not to move and seek additional help
B. Gently raise the individual to a sitting position to see
whether the pain either diminishes or increases in intensity
C. Roll the individual onto the abdomen, place a pad under the
head, and cover with any material available
D. Gently lift the individual onto a flat piece of lumber and
using any available transportation, rush to the closest
medical institution.
69. Which of the following is the ‘golden rule’ in First Aid
management?
A. Acting calmly and logically
B. Being gentle but firm
C. Do no harm
D. Speak kindly to the casualty
70. At the end of the clonic stage of epileptic seizure, the nurse
should:
A. Allow the patient to sleep
B. Insert a gag in-between the teeth
C. Remove the casualty from the source of danger
D. Turn the patient to one side
71. Biting of the tongue and lips and blood stained saliva are seen in
which stage of a major epileptic seizure?
A. Aura
B. Tonic
C. Clonic
D. Coma
72. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the combination of which
of the following:
A. Rescue breathing and artificial respiration
B. Chest massage and pulmonary maneuver
C. Artificial respiration and mouth to mouth
D. Rescue breathing and chest compressions
73. Which of the following should NOT be in your First Aid box?
A. Triangular bandage
B. Plaster
C. Headache tablets
D. Dressings
74. If your casualty has clear fluid, spotted with blood, coming from
their nose, then what condition do you think your casualty is
suffering from?
A. Stroke
B. Concussion
C. Skull fracture
D. Headache
75. What is the immediate treatment for a casualty who has
swallowed a corrosive poison?
A. Make them eat
B. Place in the recovery position
C. Give sips of water
D. Do nothing until at hospital
76. What is the correct procedure for dealing with a conscious
choking adult?
A. Check airway, give 5 back blows and repeat
B. Give 5 back blows, give 5 chest thrusts, repeat
C. Check airway, attempt ventilation, give 5 back blows and
repeat
D. Check airway, encourage coughing, giving up to 5 back
blows
77. When considering multiple injuries to a casualty or multiple
casualties then which of the following would be your priority?
A. Severe bleeding
B. Broken bones
C. Breathing difficulty
D. Burns
78. How would you treat a casualty with a soft tissue injury such as a
sprain or strain?
A. Isolate and do not move
B. Rest, ice, compression, elevation
C. Raise, ice, comfort, evaluate
D. Take to hospital immediately
79. What is First Aid?
A. Completing a primary survey
B. The first help given to the victim of an accident
C. Assessing a victim’s vital signs
D. Treating a victim for shock
80. What treatment does a victim who’s life threatening condition is
‘not breathing’ need?
A. The Heimlich maneuver, two rescue breaths and CPR
B. Start CPR immediately
C. Twelve to fifteen rescue breaths per minute and correct CPR
D. You should follow the steps for rescue breathing
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