First Aid & CPR C/AED - June/July 2026

Aside from the Red Cross, who is legally allowed to display the Red Cross symbol in Canada?

The medical services of the armed forces.

Which describes the Red Cross Fundamental Principle “Humanity”?

We serve people, not systems.

Which is true?

The Canadian Red Cross has more than 14k volunteers.

Which of the seven Fundamental Principles does the module describe as We bow to needs, but not rulers“”?

Independence

What would the law assume a “reasonable and prudent” First Aider will do when helping an ill or injured person?

Call EMS/911 if needed

When are you legally required to report a disclosure of child abuse or neglect?

You are always legally required to report any disclosure of child abuse or neglect.

Which of the following conditions always requires you to call EMS/911?

Unresponsiveness

Under which following circumstances might you chose to wear a face mask?

If you are doing first aid or there is a paramedic.

Which of the following strategies helps to reduce your risk of being infected by a disease?

Getting enough sleep, treating all body fluids as infectious materials, wearing gloves when providing first aid.

If you see an ill or injured person, what should you do first?

Check the scene for hazards 

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of shock?

Weakness, excessive thirst, confusion

Which of the following shows you that a person's airway is open?

The person is moaning softly 

Which of the following shows you that a person's airway is open?

The person is moaning softly 

Which of the following statements about the secondary assessment is true?

You should only perform a secondary assessment if the person doesn't have life-threatening conditions that require care

What should you do if someone is experiencing complete choking?

Perform a combination of any 2 out of 3 options: Back blows, abdominal thrusts, and chest thrusts.

If a person is coughing and clutching their throat, what should you do?

Encourage person to cough,

When would it be appropriate to perform abdominal thrusts against the back of a chair?

When you are by yourself and choking.

When should you perform CPR on a choking person?

If person becomes unresponsive.

If a person has experienced compete choking and the object has been dislodged, should you call EMS?

EMS should always be called whe a person is experiencing complete choking.

How does cardiovascular disease increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes?

It narrows the arteries, increasing their chance of becoming blocked.

Aside from calling EMS and having a person rest, what should you do if you suspect that a person is having a heart attack?

Have the person chew ASA tablets.

If a person seems to have the signs and symptoms of a stroke, but they quickly disappears, what should you do?

Call EMS

What should you do if you encounter a person with life-threatening internal bleeding?

Have the person rest quietly,

If you encounter a person with life-threatening external bleeding, what is your top priority?

Starting to control the bleeding with direct pressure.

When should you perform CPR?

Whenever a person is both unresponsive and not breathing normally.

What should you do if your first CPR rescue breath doesn’t go into the person’s lungs?

Perform head/chin tilt and try a second breath.

In which of the following situations should you use an AED in addition to performing CPR?

A person goes into cardiac arrest as a result of traumatic injury, a six month old baby goes into cardiac arrest, a person with a pacemaker goes into cardiac arrest.

What is a reason to stop performing CPR once you have started?

EMS personnel take over.

What is not the same in CPR for adults and babies?

The depth of compressions.

What should you do if a person begins to hyperventilate?

Encourage person to take slow, controlled breaths.

What is part of the care for an asthma attack?

Eliminating any triggers, if possible.

How do you prevent anaphylactic reactions?

By avoiding things that trigger reactions.

When should you call EMS for an allergic reaction?

When the person is struggling to breathe.

After a person having an anaphylactic reaction has used an EpiPen, when should you help them in taking a second dose?

If the person’s condition does not improve within 5 minutes.

If a person’s limb is warm before you apply a bandage and cold afterwards, what should you do?

Loosen the bandage slightly.

Which of the following types of burns always requires you to call EMS?

A burn that occurs after contact with a chemical.

Which of the following signs/symptoms can indicate that an infection is systemic (throughout the body)?

All of the above.

When caring for an amputated body part, what does the “tag it” step consist of?

Labeling the body part’s container with the person’s name, date, and time.

When caring for an impaled object, what should you do?

Leave the object in place and stabilize it with bulky dressings.

Which of the following should you always suspect of having a head, neck, spine, or pelvis injury?

A person who has been electrocuted.

If you suspect that a person has a head, neck, spine, or pelvis injury, what should you do first?

Approach the person so that they can see you without turning their head.

What is true about concussions?

Concussions can have life-long consequences without appropriate care.

Which of the following can be a sign of a head, neck, spine, or pelvis injury?

Nausea, loss of bladder/bowel control, fluids in ears/nose.

What should you do if you suspect that a person has suffered a concussion?

Have the person stop all activity and follow up wiht a qualified healthcare provider as soon as possible.

How is the care for a sprain different from the care for a discolation?

The care fro both injuries is the same.

What is RICE?

Rest, Immobilize, Cool, Elevate.

In most cases, what is the best thing you can do for a bone, muscle, or joint injury?

Keep the person comfortable and prevent further injury until they receive medical attention.

Which of the following always requires you to call EMS for a bone, muscle, or joint injury?

The injury involves the thigh bone or pelvis.

If you must apply a sling/splint, which of the following points should you keep in mind?

You should use a splint/sling long enough to cover the joints above and below the injury.

What causes diabetic emergencies?

Blood sugar levels are too high or low.

When should you call EMS for a person having a seizure?

When the person is unresponsive for an extended period of time.

Which of the following is part of providing care for mental health emergencies?

Listening empathetically.

What is acute illness?

An illness that strikes suddenly and usually lasts for a short period of time.

If you think that someone is about to faint, what should you do?

Have the person sit or lie down.

What condition should be cared for by immersing forearms in cool water, pouring water on torso, and/or skin fanning?

Heat stroke.

Which for eh following is a sign/symptom of heat exhaustion that requires you to call EMS?

Anxiety.

Which of the following is a warning sign that a person is close to experiencing frostbite?

Shiny, rosy skin.

What method is safe to use when warming a person who has hypothermia?

Applying warm water bottles to the person’s torso.

When should you attempt to warm a person’s frostbitten skin?

Only once you are sure that the area will not freeze again.

If you think that a person has been poisoned, what is the most importantly step you can take?

Calling either EMS/911 or your local poison center.

Which of the following best describes the care for a bee sting?

Scrape the stinger from the skin (if it is still there) and cover the area with a cold pack wrapped in a thin towel.

What is the purpose of naloxone?

It can quickly reverse the effects of opioid drug poisoning.

What type of poisoning can sometimes be counteracted by moving the person into fresh air?

Inhaled.

When should a person seek medical attention for a tick bite?

When the tick's mouthparts stay in the skin when the tick is removed.