TheoryWorkplace First Aid (New Zealand)
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Workplace first aid practice questions for New Zealand, covering CPR, choking and wound care.
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30 free Workplace First Aid (New Zealand) questions
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Emergency Response & DRSABCD
In the DRSABCD action plan, what does the first 'D' stand for?
Correct — A. DRSABCD begins with Danger. Always check for hazards to yourself, the casualty and bystanders before approaching. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the correct order of the DRSABCD action plan?
Correct — A. DRSABCD stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation, in that order. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the very first thing you should do on arriving at an emergency scene?
Correct — B. Checking for danger first protects you, the casualty and bystanders. An injured rescuer cannot help anyone. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
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 casualty violently. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the emergency telephone number for an ambulance in New Zealand?
Correct — C. 111 is the primary emergency number in New Zealand; ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police. 112 and 911 also connect to 111 from a mobile, but 111 is the number to call. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
An adult collapses, is unresponsive and is NOT breathing normally. What should you do?
Correct — C. An unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest. Start CPR immediately and send for an AED. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
A casualty is unresponsive but IS breathing normally. What is the best position for them?
Correct — C. An unconscious casualty who is breathing should be placed on their side (recovery position) to keep the airway clear and let fluids drain. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Why is the recovery (side) position used for an unconscious, breathing casualty?
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 & DRSABCD
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 & DRSABCD
You are alone with an unresponsive adult and have a mobile phone. What should you do?
Correct — B. Call 111 on speaker so you can follow the dispatcher's instructions and start CPR without leaving the casualty. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
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 & DRSABCD
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 & DRSABCD
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 casualty. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
'Send for help' in DRSABCD means you should:
Correct — B. Call 111 (or direct a bystander to call) as early as possible so the ambulance is on its way while you provide care. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
How often should you monitor an unconscious casualty in the recovery position?
Correct — B. Keep checking the casualty's breathing and response continuously, as their condition can change at any time. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What are the four main steps in the emergency response process?
Correct — A. In an emergency, first assess the scene and the person's condition, call for emergency help, provide the assistance you're trained to give, then document what happened afterward. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What position should an unresponsive but breathing individual be placed in?
Correct — C. The recovery position (lying on the side) keeps the airway open and lets fluids drain, preventing choking in an unresponsive but breathing person. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
While waiting for help to arrive, what is crucial to do with the patient?
Correct — B. Continue monitoring the patient's breathing, responsiveness and condition while waiting for emergency help to arrive. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
In a rapid assessment, which of the following is NOT part of the initial impression?
Correct — B. The initial impression is a quick overview - looking, listening, and getting a general sense of the person's condition and any obvious severe bleeding; a detailed physical exam comes afterward. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Which of the following is a sign that immediate action is required in a healthcare emergency?
Correct — B. A person who is unresponsive and shows no signs of life needs immediate emergency action. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the initial response when a patient is unresponsive and breathing normally?
Correct — B. If someone is unresponsive but breathing normally, keep their airway open (recovery position) and monitor them closely while help is called. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What action should be taken if a child is unresponsive but has normal breathing?
Correct — B. If a child is unresponsive but breathing normally, place them in the recovery position and monitor them closely while awaiting help. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
When should you consider activating emergency medical services (EMS)?
Correct — C. Activate EMS whenever someone is unresponsive or has an altered mental status - among the clearest signs of a life-threatening emergency. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What should you check for when assessing a patient who has collapsed?
Correct — B. First check whether the person is responsive and look for any life-threatening bleeding before assessing anything else. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
What is the initial action when a patient becomes unresponsive?
Correct — C. Lower the person to a firm surface and quickly check for normal breathing before deciding on next steps, such as calling for help or starting CPR. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Which of the following is a necessary action when providing care to an unresponsive patient who is breathing normally?
Correct — B. An unresponsive but normally breathing patient should be placed in a monitored position (e.g., recovery position) and reassessed frequently rather than given CPR. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
In an emergency situation, what is the first step after confirming the scene is safe?
Correct — A. After confirming the scene is safe, the next step in the BLS sequence is to check the patient for responsiveness. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Why is frequent reassessment of a patient important after providing care?
Correct — B. Frequent reassessment allows a rescuer or provider to detect changes in the patient's condition and adjust interventions as needed. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
Which of the following actions helps in determining safety when entering a patient's room?
Correct — A. Scene safety assessment includes observing the immediate environment for hazards before approaching or treating the patient. -
Emergency Response & DRSABCD
For an unresponsive, breathing, 6-month-old infant with a pulse, what is the initial course of action?
Correct — C. For an unresponsive but breathing infant with a pulse, the initial step is a primary assessment with any needed initial interventions (e.g., airway positioning) before further action.
Workplace First Aid (New Zealand) sample questions
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CPR & Defibrillation (AED) What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for all ages?
A. 15 compressions to 2 breaths
B. 30 compressions to 2 breaths ✓
C. 5 compressions to 1 breath
D. 10 compressions to 2 breaths
Correct — B. For a single lay rescuer, the ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths for adults, children and infants.
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 casualty 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 recognise 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 111 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 casualty'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 Workplace First Aid (New Zealand) test
Prepare with confidence for your first aid and CPR certificate in New Zealand. This study app covers the knowledge behind the NZQA unit standards 6401 (Provide first aid) and 6402 (Provide basic life support), so you can walk into your course or refresher ready.
What you get
- 120+ original practice questions covering DRSABCD, CPR for adults, children and infants, using an AED, choking, bleeding and shock, burns, fractures, bites and stings, hypothermia, anaphylaxis, asthma, stroke, heart attack, seizures and legal duties.
- 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, Chinese and Māori.
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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- Real exam-style questions with instant, detailed explanations
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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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