TheoryStandard First Aid & CPR (Canada)
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Standard First Aid and CPR-C practice questions matched to Red Cross and St John guidelines.
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30 free Standard First Aid & CPR (Canada) questions
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Emergency Response & Action Steps
In the emergency action steps (Check–Call–Care), what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Correct — A. Begin with CHECK: make sure the scene is safe for you and others before approaching, then check the person. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
What is the correct order of the emergency action steps?
Correct — A. The emergency action steps are Check the scene and the person, Call 911, then Care for the person. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
What is the very first thing you should do on arriving at an emergency scene?
Correct — B. Checking for danger first protects you, the victim and bystanders. An injured rescuer cannot help anyone. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
How should you check whether a collapsed person is responsive?
Correct — B. Check response by talking and touching: give a simple command and gently squeeze the shoulders. Never shake a victim violently. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
What is the emergency telephone number for an ambulance in Canada?
Correct — C. 911 is the emergency number in Canada. Call 911 for police, fire, or ambulance. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
An adult collapses, is unresponsive and is NOT breathing normally. What should you do?
Correct — C. An unresponsive victim who is not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest. Start CPR immediately and send for an AED. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
A victim is unresponsive but IS breathing normally. What is the best position for them?
Correct — C. An unconscious victim who is breathing should be placed on their side (recovery position) to keep the airway clear and let fluids drain. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
Why is the recovery (side) position used for an unconscious, breathing victim?
Correct — B. On their side, the tongue is less likely to block the airway and any vomit or fluid can drain out rather than being inhaled. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
How do you open the airway of an unconscious adult?
Correct — A. A gentle head-tilt and chin-lift moves the tongue away from the back of the throat and opens the airway. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
You are alone with an unresponsive adult and have a cell phone. What should you do?
Correct — B. Call 911 on speaker so you can follow the dispatcher's instructions and start CPR without leaving the victim. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
When checking for normal breathing, how long should you take?
Correct — B. Look, listen and feel for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Occasional gasps are NOT normal breathing. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
Which best describes the overall aims of first aid?
Correct — B. The aims of first aid are to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery until medical help arrives. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
Which of these is a danger you should look for before helping at a road crash?
Correct — D. Traffic, fuel/fire and broken glass are all hazards. Make the scene as safe as possible before approaching the victim. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
In the Check–Call–Care steps, the 'Call' step means you should:
Correct — B. Call 911 (or direct a bystander to call) as early as possible so help is on the way while you give care. -
Emergency Response & Action Steps
How often should you monitor an unconscious victim in the recovery position?
Correct — B. Keep checking the victim's breathing and response continuously, as their condition can change at any time. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for all ages?
Correct — B. For a single lay rescuer, the ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths for adults, children and infants. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions?
Correct — C. Compress at 100 to 120 per minute. This keeps blood flowing to the brain and heart. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
How deep should chest compressions be on an adult?
Correct — B. Compress at least one third of the depth of the chest, roughly 5 cm in an average adult. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
Correct — B. Place the heel of your hand on the lower half of the sternum in the center of the chest, with the other hand on top. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
How are chest compressions best delivered to an infant (under 1 year)?
Correct — A. For an infant, use two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone, compressing about one third of the chest depth. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
When should you stop performing CPR?
Correct — B. Continue CPR until the person responds/breathes normally, a professional takes over, or you cannot physically continue. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
Why is it important to minimize interruptions to chest compressions?
Correct — B. Every pause in compressions stops blood flow. Keep interruptions as short as possible to maintain circulation. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
What does the abbreviation AED stand for?
Correct — B. AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. It analyses the heart rhythm and can deliver a shock if needed. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
While an AED is analysing the heart rhythm or delivering a shock, you should:
Correct — B. No one should touch the victim during analysis or shock delivery, to ensure an accurate reading and rescuer safety. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
Where are AED pads usually placed on an adult?
Correct — B. Standard placement is one pad on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side, following the diagrams on the pads. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
If the AED advises 'no shock advised', what should you do?
Correct — B. If no shock is advised, resume CPR straight away and follow the AED prompts, which will re-analyse periodically. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
Can an AED be used on a child?
Correct — B. An AED can be used on children. Use child pads or the paediatric setting if available; if not, adult pads can be used. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
Before attaching AED pads, you should make sure the chest is:
Correct — B. The chest must be bare and dry so the pads stick well and conduct the shock safely. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
A rescuer is unwilling or unable to give rescue breaths. What should they do?
Correct — B. If you cannot or will not give breaths, give continuous chest compressions. This is far better than doing nothing. -
CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
What CPR ratio does a single rescuer use for a child (1 year to puberty)?
Correct — B. A single lay rescuer uses 30 compressions to 2 breaths for children, the same ratio as for adults.
Standard First Aid & CPR (Canada) sample questions
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CPR & Defibrillation (AED) Why should you allow the chest to fully rise back up between compressions?
A. To rest your arms
B. So the heart can refill with blood between compressions ✓
C. To count more slowly
D. It makes no difference
Correct — B. Full chest recoil lets the heart refill so the next compression can push blood out effectively.
Airway & Choking A conscious adult is choking but can still cough forcefully and speak. What should you do?
A. Give 5 hard back blows immediately
B. Encourage them to keep coughing and watch closely ✓
C. Lay them on the floor
D. Give them water to drink
Correct — B. With a mild (partial) obstruction the person can still move air. Encourage coughing and monitor in case it becomes severe.
Bleeding, Wounds & Shock What is the most effective first action to control severe external bleeding?
A. Apply a tourniquet straight away
B. Apply firm, direct pressure over the wound ✓
C. Wash the wound under a tap
D. Give the victim a drink
Correct — B. Firm, direct pressure over the wound is the first and most effective way to control most external bleeding.
Cardiac, Stroke, Seizures & Diabetes The acronym FAST helps recognize a stroke. What does it stand for?
A. Fever, Aches, Sweating, Tiredness
B. Face, Arms, Speech, Time ✓
C. Fall, Awake, Stand, Talk
D. Fast pulse, Anxiety, Shaking, Thirst
Correct — B. FAST = Face (drooping), Arms (weakness), Speech (slurred), Time (call 911 immediately).
Allergies, Anaphylaxis & Asthma What is anaphylaxis?
A. A mild skin rash
B. A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction ✓
C. A type of headache
D. A common cold
Correct — B. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that affects breathing and/or circulation and needs immediate treatment.
Burns, Fractures, Bites & Environmental What is the correct first aid for a thermal (heat) burn?
A. Apply ice directly to the burn
B. Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes ✓
C. Spread butter on the burn
D. Cover it with a tight bandage straight away
Correct — B. Cool the burn under cool (not icy) running water for 20 minutes. This limits the damage and relieves pain.
Legal Duties & Infection Control What does 'duty of care' mean for a first aider?
A. You must carry a first aid kit at all times
B. Once you begin helping, you should continue to a reasonable standard until you hand over care ✓
C. You are legally required to help every stranger
D. You must pay for the victim's treatment
Correct — B. Duty of care means that once you start first aid, you should continue providing reasonable care until you can hand over to someone equally or more qualified.
Real Exam Practice Due to the essential nature of washing your hands, how much time is recommended to wash your hands?
A. 4 minutes
B. 1 minute
C. 10 seconds
D. 20 seconds ✓
Correct — D. That's the right answer.
About the Standard First Aid & CPR (Canada) test
Prepare with confidence for your first aid and CPR certification in Canada. This study app covers the knowledge behind Standard First Aid and CPR-C courses (Canadian Red Cross, St John Ambulance and Heart & Stroke style), so you can walk into your class or recertification ready.
What you get
- 120+ original practice questions covering the emergency action steps (Check-Call-Care), CPR for adults, children and infants, using an AED, choking and the Heimlich maneuver, bleeding and shock, burns, fractures, bites, anaphylaxis, asthma, stroke, heart attack, seizures and legal duties (Good Samaritan / provincial OHS).
- Plain-English explanations for every answer so you learn the reasoning, not just the right option.
- Timed mock exams that build real exam-day confidence.
- Study by topic to focus on your weak spots.
- Available in English, French and Chinese.
You will be tested on
- DRSABCD and the primary survey
- CPR and AED use
- Bleeding, shock and wound care
- Fractures, burns and common emergencies
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Topics in this question bank
DRSABCD and the primary survey
CPR and AED use
Bleeding, shock and wound care
Fractures, burns and common emergencies
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