a. Place the child in the recovery position and go for help
b. Commence resuscitation for one minute then go for help
c. Commence and continue CPR until someone comes to your aid
d. Leave the child while you find help

2. With a conscious choking infant what action should you take?

a. 5 back slaps and 5 abdominal thrusts, repeating as required
b. Chest thrusts, repeating as required
c. 5 back slaps and then 5 chest thrusts, repeating as required
d. Commence CPR, repeating as required

3. A child has received an electric shock, what is the first action you will take?

a. Remove the child from the source of danger
b. Isolate or remove the danger
c. Call for help
d. Place the child in the recovery position

4. What are the ratios of compressions to ventilations for an infant or child?

a. 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths
b. 2 chest compressions and 30 breaths
c. 30 chest compressions and 5 breaths
d. 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths

5. What depth should the chest be compressed for a child and infant?

a. One half
b. One third
c. One quarter
d. One fifth

6. How long should a check be made for breathing in an infant or child?

a. 5 seconds
b. 10 seconds
c. 15 seconds
d. 20 seconds

7. If an unconscious, but breathing casualty is vomiting, which of these is the safest position?

a. On their back
b. Sat upright
c. The recovery position
d. On their front

8. What is an acceptable way of checking for a response in a baby?

a. Shaking them gently
b. Pulling their hair
c. Shouting loudly
d. Gently tapping their feet

9. If you were alone with a child or infant who had stopped breathing your first actions towards the casualty would be?

a. Commence chest compressions
b. Give 5 rescue breaths
c. Give 2 rescue breaths
d. Place in the recovery position

10. If your first bandage has failed to stop the bleeding what should you do next?

a. Replace the bandage
b. Add another bandage
c. Treat for shock
d. Apply a sling

11. A child has fallen from a slide, she is conscious and says she cannot feel any sensation in her legs. What treatment would you provide?

a. Sit her up
b. Tell her to lay still as she has hurt her back
c. Place her in the recovery position
d. Keep the casualty still, check for injuries and send for help

12. A child has received a blow to his head, he now has a flushed face and slow noisy breathing. These signs could be an indication of?

a. Compression
b. Diabetes
c. Concussion
d. Shock

13. A child has fallen and has a wound on their leg with bone protruding. What type of fracture is this?

a. Closed
b. Spiral
c. Partial
d. Open

14. When should resuscitation be halted?

a. After 10 minutes
b. When the ambulance arrives
c. When someone suitable takes over
d. If there is no change in the casualty’s condition

15. A child has drunk some bleach and is conscious, having checked the area for danger what action should be taken?

a. Induce vomiting
b. Place in the recovery position
c. Seek medical assistance
d. Give paracetamol

16. A child has a partial burn on its hand, what immediate treatment would you give?

a. Cover the burn with a damp dressing
b. Place the burn in a bowl of water
c. Cover the area with a dry dressing
d. Cool the area with cold running water for at least 10 minutes

17. A child has knocked out a permanent front tooth what action is best to take?

a. Place the tooth in warm water
b. Place the tooth in milk
c. Place under the pillow
d. Keep the tooth dry and cool

18. A child has a nosebleed, what is an appropriate course of action?

a. Tilt the head backwards and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes
b. Tilt the head forwards and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes
c. Tilt the head backwards and pinch the soft part of the nose for 5 minutes
d. Tilt the head forwards and pinch the soft part of the nose for 5 minutes

19. A casualty has a splinter imbedded in their left eye, what is the most appropriate treatment?

a. Cover the injured eye with a dressing and seek medical assistance
b. Attempt to remove the imbedded object
c. Irrigate the eye under running water
d. Cover both eyes with dressing and seek medical assistance

20. What items must not be in a first aid kit at your place of work?

a. Ointments and medications
b. Scissors and gloves
c. Plasters and bandages
d. Wipes and safety pins