AHA Heartsaver First Aid Exam Review guide
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
How long should you wash your hands after providing first aid?
20 seconds
How should you position your hands when giving abdominal thrusts?
Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above the navel and well below the breastbone
What are signs of a severe allergic reaction?
trouble breathing, swelling of the face and tongue, and the person may stop responding
What are signs of a heart attack?
uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure, in the chest
What are signs of a stroke?
sudden numbness of the face, arms, or leg, especially on one side of the body
What should you do if someone has signs of low blood sugar?
give them something to eat or drink ( if they are able to sit up and swallow)
What is the first step to stop bleeding that you can see?
Direct pressure
How should you position someone who has a nosebleed?
forward
What should you do if the victim has a large stick or knife pushed into their body?
leave it in, get help
What are signs of a head injury?
the person is sleepy and confused, or complains of a headache, or vomits
What should you apply to the injury if someone twists their ankle?
Ice for 20 min ( wrap in a towel)
What type of water should be applied to a small burn?
cold, but not ice cold water
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
How long should you wash your hands after providing first aid?
20 seconds
How should you position your hands when giving abdominal thrusts?
Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above the navel and well below the breastbone
What are signs of a severe allergic reaction?
trouble breathing, swelling of the face and tongue, and the person may stop responding
What are signs of a heart attack?
uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure, in the chest
What are signs of a stroke?
sudden numbness of the face, arms, or leg, especially on one side of the body
What should you do if someone has signs of low blood sugar?
give them something to eat or drink ( if they are able to sit up and swallow)
What is the first step to stop bleeding that you can see?
Direct pressure
How should you position someone who has a nosebleed?
forward
What should you do if the victim has a large stick or knife pushed into their body?
leave it in, get help
What are signs of a head injury?
the person is sleepy and confused, or complains of a headache, or vomits
What should you apply to the injury if someone twists their ankle?
Ice for 20 min ( wrap in a towel)
What type of water should be applied to a small burn?
cold, but not ice cold water
