American Heart Association
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED
Exam. Questions & Correct Answers
2026-2027. Graded A
Actions for Assembling and Using an Inhaler - ANS- first shake the
medicine
- put the medicine canister into the mouthpiece
- remove the cap from the mouthpiece
- attach a spacer if there is one available and if you know how
Actions for Exposure to Blood - ANS- remove your gloves if you are
wearing them
- immediately wash your hands and rinse the contact area with soap and
lots of water for 20 seconds
- rinse your eyes, your nose, or the inside of your mouth with plenty of
water if body fluids splattered in any of these areas
- contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible
Actions to Apply a Splint - ANS- make sure the scene is safe
- get the first aid kit
- wear PPE
- find an object that you can use to keep the injured arm or leg from moving
- the splint should be stable and longer than the injured area and should
support the joints above and below the injury
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, - after covering any broken skin with a clean or sterile cloth, tie or tape the
splint to the injured limb so that it supports the injured area
- use tape, gauze, or cloth to secure it. It should fit snugly but not cut off
circulation
- if you're using a hard splint, like wood, make sure you pad it with
something soft, like clothing or a towel
- keep the limb still until the injured person can be seen by a healthcare
provider
Actions to Control Bleeding - ANS- make sure the scene is safe
- send someone to get the first aid kit
- put on PPE
- if possible, have the person apply direct pressure to the wound while you
put on your PPE
- apply dressings from the first aid kit, out direct pressure on the dressings
over the bleeding area, use the flat part of your finger or the palm of your
hand
- if the bleeding doesn't stop add a second dressing and press harder, don't
move dressing once in place
- once the bleeding has stopped or if you can't keep pressure on the
wound, wrap a bandage firmly over the dressings to hold them in place
- for minor cuts, wash the area with soap and water, then apply a dressing
to the wound
Actions to Help a Person in Shock - ANS- make sure the scene is safe
- phone 911 and get the first aid kit and AED if available
- help the person lie on his back
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Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED
Exam. Questions & Correct Answers
2026-2027. Graded A
Actions for Assembling and Using an Inhaler - ANS- first shake the
medicine
- put the medicine canister into the mouthpiece
- remove the cap from the mouthpiece
- attach a spacer if there is one available and if you know how
Actions for Exposure to Blood - ANS- remove your gloves if you are
wearing them
- immediately wash your hands and rinse the contact area with soap and
lots of water for 20 seconds
- rinse your eyes, your nose, or the inside of your mouth with plenty of
water if body fluids splattered in any of these areas
- contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible
Actions to Apply a Splint - ANS- make sure the scene is safe
- get the first aid kit
- wear PPE
- find an object that you can use to keep the injured arm or leg from moving
- the splint should be stable and longer than the injured area and should
support the joints above and below the injury
1
, - after covering any broken skin with a clean or sterile cloth, tie or tape the
splint to the injured limb so that it supports the injured area
- use tape, gauze, or cloth to secure it. It should fit snugly but not cut off
circulation
- if you're using a hard splint, like wood, make sure you pad it with
something soft, like clothing or a towel
- keep the limb still until the injured person can be seen by a healthcare
provider
Actions to Control Bleeding - ANS- make sure the scene is safe
- send someone to get the first aid kit
- put on PPE
- if possible, have the person apply direct pressure to the wound while you
put on your PPE
- apply dressings from the first aid kit, out direct pressure on the dressings
over the bleeding area, use the flat part of your finger or the palm of your
hand
- if the bleeding doesn't stop add a second dressing and press harder, don't
move dressing once in place
- once the bleeding has stopped or if you can't keep pressure on the
wound, wrap a bandage firmly over the dressings to hold them in place
- for minor cuts, wash the area with soap and water, then apply a dressing
to the wound
Actions to Help a Person in Shock - ANS- make sure the scene is safe
- phone 911 and get the first aid kit and AED if available
- help the person lie on his back
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