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First Aid at Work Practice Questions

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  1. 1Primary Survey & Priorities24% of the exam — the largest sectionRead free →
  2. 2CPR & Unresponsive Casualty24% — the largest sectionRead free →
  3. 3Bleeding & Wounds20%Read free →
  4. 4Choking16%Read free →
  5. 5Recovery Position & Shock16%Read free →
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Bleeding & Wounds

The first action to control severe external bleeding is to:

  1. AApply a cold pack only
  2. BGive the casualty a drink
  3. CElevate the head
  4. DApply firm direct pressure to the woundCorrect

Why: Apply firm direct pressure to the wound to control bleeding.

Choking

For a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe, first give:

  1. ARescue breaths
  2. BUp to five sharp back blows between the shoulder bladesCorrect
  3. CChest compressions
  4. DWater

Why: Give up to five back blows between the shoulder blades first.

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SectionsPrimary Survey & Priorities · CPR & Unresponsive Casualty · Bleeding & Wounds · Choking · Recovery Position & Shock
Our bank19 questions · updated August 2026Written from HSE
LanguagesEnglish
SourceHSE
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