First Aid Supplies Quiz

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Instructions: How well do you know first aid kit essentials? Test your knowledge of bandages, medications, and emergency supplies.

1.
Which first aid item is a stretchy fabric wrap used to hold dressings in place or support injured joints?
A
Elastic bandage (ACE bandage)
B
Adhesive tape
C
Butterfly strip
D
Gauze pad
2.
What is an adhesive bandage (Band-Aid) primarily used for?
A
Stopping severe bleeding
B
Splinting broken bones
C
Covering and protecting small cuts, scrapes, and blisters
D
Treating burns
3.
Which over-the-counter medication is commonly used to reduce fever and relieve pain, found in most first aid kits?
A
Hydrocortisone cream
B
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil)
C
Antihistamine
D
Antibiotic ointment
4.
What is a triangular bandage used for in first aid?
A
Stopping bleeding only
B
Covering eyes
C
Wrapping fingers
D
Creating an arm sling, bandaging wounds, or as a tourniquet
5.
Which antiseptic solution is commonly used to clean wounds and prevent infection?
A
Rubbing alcohol only
B
Hydrogen peroxide or povidone-iodine (Betadine)
C
Bleach solution
D
Saline solution only
6.
What is an instant cold pack used for?
A
Stopping bleeding
B
Reducing swelling and pain from sprains and bruises
C
Warming hypothermia victims
D
Treating burns
7.
Which first aid supply is a thin strip used to close small wounds by pulling the edges together?
A
Elastic bandage
B
Butterfly closure strip (Steri-Strip)
C
Gauze roll
D
Surgical tape
8.
What is an EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector) used for?
A
Emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
B
Reducing fever
C
Treating insect stings mildly
D
Treating minor cuts
9.
Which item in a first aid kit is used to remove splinters, ticks, or small debris from wounds?
A
Scissors
B
Safety pins
C
Cotton swabs
D
Tweezers (forceps)
10.
What is antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin) used for?
A
Relieving pain
B
Applying to minor cuts and scrapes to prevent bacterial infection
C
Treating allergic reactions
D
Reducing swelling
11.
Which device is used to restrict blood flow to a limb in cases of life-threatening bleeding?
A
Compression bandage
B
Pressure point pad
C
Tourniquet
D
Splint
12.
What is a CPR face shield or pocket mask used for?
A
Administering oxygen
B
Checking breathing rate
C
Providing a barrier during rescue breathing to protect the rescuer
D
Protecting the patient's face
13.
Which first aid item is a rigid or semi-rigid device used to immobilize a broken bone?
A
Bandage
B
Splint
C
Sling
D
Tourniquet
14.
What is calamine lotion commonly used to treat?
A
Muscle pain
B
Burns
C
Deep cuts
D
Itching from poison ivy, insect bites, and minor skin irritations
15.
Which item is a sterile eye wash solution used to flush irritants from the eyes?
A
Saline eye wash
B
Antibiotic eye drops
C
Artificial tears
D
Contact lens solution

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