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Free First Aid Flashcards
First aid knowledge is only useful if it surfaces instantly under stress — which is precisely what spaced repetition trains. These cards cover the responses everyone should have on reflex. (For certification, take a hands-on course.)
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QUESTION
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QWhat is the compression rate for adult CPR?
A100–120 compressions per minute
QWhat is the compression depth for adult CPR?
AAt least 5 cm (about 2 inches)
QSomeone is choking and cannot speak or cough — what do you do?
ADeliver abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver); alternate with back blows per local guidelines
QFirst treatment for a minor burn?
ACool under running water for 10–20 minutes; do not apply ice
QHow do you treat severe external bleeding?
AApply firm direct pressure with a clean dressing; elevate if possible; call emergency services
QWhat position for an unconscious person who is breathing?
AThe recovery position (on their side, airway open)
QWhat are common signs of a stroke (FAST)?
AFace drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services
QWhat is the first step at any emergency scene?
ACheck the scene is safe for you before approaching
QSigns of anaphylaxis?
ASwelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing, hives, dizziness — use epinephrine and call emergency services
QShould you tilt the head back for a nosebleed?
ANo — lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for 10–15 minutes
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- One fact per card. Practice these as "situation → first action" retrievals — in an emergency, the first correct step matters most.
- Rate honestly. After each card, choose Again, Hard, Good, or Easy — the spaced repetition algorithm uses your answer to decide when the card returns, right before you'd forget it.
- A few minutes daily beats marathons. Ten new cards a day is roughly 3,650 a year, retained. Deep dives: Flashcards for nursing school · How the spaced repetition algorithm works.
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