AHA Heartsaver First Aid,CPR, and AED
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is PPE? - Correct answer-Personal Protective Equipment
How long should you wash your hands after providing first aid? - Correct answer-
20 seconds
How should you position your hands when giving abdominal thrusts? - Correct
answer-Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above the navel and well below the
breastbone
What are signs of a severe allergic reaction? - Correct answer-trouble breathing,
swelling of the face and tongue, and the person may stop responding
What are signs of a heart attack? - Correct answer-uncomfortable feeling, such as
pain or pressure, in the chest
What are signs of a stroke? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-
give them something to eat or drink ( if they are able to sit up and swallow)
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, What is the first step to stop bleeding that you can see? - Correct answer-Direct
pressure
How should you position someone who has a nosebleed? - Correct answer-forward
What should you do if the victim has a large stick or knife pushed into their body?
- Correct answer-leave it in, get help
What are signs of a head injury? - Correct answer-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? - Correct
answer-Ice for 20 min ( wrap in a towel)
What type of water should be applied to a small burn? - Correct answer-cold, but
not ice cold water
Someone who has been bitten by an insect or bee should be watched for 20
minutes to see if they develop >>>> - Correct answer-a severe allergic reaction
What should be used to clean a bite wound? - Correct answer-soap and water
Which type of heat emergency is a life threatening condition? - Correct answer-
Heat stroke
How should you properly remove a tick? - Correct answer-use tweezers and pull it
straight out
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is PPE? - Correct answer-Personal Protective Equipment
How long should you wash your hands after providing first aid? - Correct answer-
20 seconds
How should you position your hands when giving abdominal thrusts? - Correct
answer-Put the thumb side of your fist slightly above the navel and well below the
breastbone
What are signs of a severe allergic reaction? - Correct answer-trouble breathing,
swelling of the face and tongue, and the person may stop responding
What are signs of a heart attack? - Correct answer-uncomfortable feeling, such as
pain or pressure, in the chest
What are signs of a stroke? - Correct answer-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? - Correct answer-
give them something to eat or drink ( if they are able to sit up and swallow)
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, What is the first step to stop bleeding that you can see? - Correct answer-Direct
pressure
How should you position someone who has a nosebleed? - Correct answer-forward
What should you do if the victim has a large stick or knife pushed into their body?
- Correct answer-leave it in, get help
What are signs of a head injury? - Correct answer-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? - Correct
answer-Ice for 20 min ( wrap in a towel)
What type of water should be applied to a small burn? - Correct answer-cold, but
not ice cold water
Someone who has been bitten by an insect or bee should be watched for 20
minutes to see if they develop >>>> - Correct answer-a severe allergic reaction
What should be used to clean a bite wound? - Correct answer-soap and water
Which type of heat emergency is a life threatening condition? - Correct answer-
Heat stroke
How should you properly remove a tick? - Correct answer-use tweezers and pull it
straight out
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