Free mock exam
Injuries & Specific Conditions — First Aid at Work Practice
Free topic-focused mock exam: 30 random questions from a pool of 50 on Injuries & Specific Conditions, drawn from the wider First Aid at Work bank. 35-minute timer, 70% to pass, worked explanation on every question. Use this when you've taken the full mock once and want to drill the topics you got wrong.
- Questions
- 30
- Time limit
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- 70% · 21/30
- Question bank
- 50
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — different questions each time.
Sample questions
01What is the key difference between an open fracture and a closed fracture?
- AAn open fracture means the bone is completely shattered rather than cracked
- BAn open fracture involves a wound where bone may be visible or has pierced the skin
- CA closed fracture is always more serious than an open fracture of the same bone
- DAn open fracture only occurs in the arms and legs, never in the trunk
Why: An open (compound) fracture is one where the skin is broken, and the bone may protrude through the wound or be visible. This carries a significantly higher risk of infection compared to a closed fracture. A closed (simple) fracture is where the skin remains intact over the fracture site.
02Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of a fracture?
- ADeformity at the injury site
- BSwelling and bruising
- CLoss of function in the affected limb
- DA rash spreading outward from the injury
Why: The signs of a fracture include deformity, swelling, bruising, pain on movement, tenderness, loss of function, and sometimes crepitus (a grating sensation). A rash spreading outward is not associated with a fracture. It may indicate an allergic reaction or infection.
03What is the primary purpose of immobilising a suspected fracture?
- ATo allow the casualty to continue working
- BTo realign the bone ends before the ambulance arrives
- CTo diagnose the exact type of fracture
- DTo prevent further injury, reduce pain, and minimise blood loss
Why: Immobilisation prevents further damage to surrounding tissues, nerves, and blood vessels. It also reduces pain and helps control internal bleeding at the fracture site. First aiders should never attempt to realign or reset a broken bone.
Common questions
Is the Injuries & Specific Conditions mock exam free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.
Can I retake the mock exam?
Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.
Does this count towards the real qualification?
No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.
