Heartsaver First Aid Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
A coworker suddenly clutches their throat but makes no sound. What should you do?
✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or they become unresponsive.
Why should you avoid removing a large object that is stuck in a wound?
✔✔ It may be controlling the bleeding, and removing it could make things worse.
What should you do if someone faints but wakes up quickly?
✔✔ Have them sit down, check for injuries, and encourage them to rest.
A person trips, hits their head, and says they feel fine. Why should you still monitor them?
✔✔ Head injuries can have delayed symptoms, and they may worsen over time.
Why should you avoid giving food or water to a person in shock?
✔✔ It could cause choking or complications if they need surgery.
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,If a child swallows household cleaner, what is your first action?
✔✔ Call Poison Control and follow their instructions.
How can you tell if a bandage is too tight?
✔✔ The area beyond the bandage becomes cold, pale, or numb.
Why should you never rub a muscle cramp?
✔✔ Rubbing can worsen the spasm; stretching and hydration are better.
If someone is having a seizure, why should you not put anything in their mouth?
✔✔ It could cause choking or damage their teeth.
A person complains of chest pain and nausea but insists it’s just heartburn. What should you do?
✔✔ Treat it as a possible heart attack and call emergency services.
If a person has a fishhook stuck in their skin, what should you do?
✔✔ Stabilize it and seek medical help instead of pulling it out.
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, How do you care for a knocked-out adult tooth?
✔✔ Keep it moist in milk or saliva and go to a dentist immediately.
Why should you avoid touching a person who has been electrocuted?
✔✔ They may still be in contact with electricity, and you could get shocked too.
If someone spills a chemical on their skin, how should you help?
✔✔ Rinse the area with water for at least 15 minutes and remove contaminated clothing.
What is the best way to help a person overheating from exercise?
✔✔ Move them to shade, give small sips of water, and cool their skin with wet cloths.
If a person is bitten by a snake, why should they stay still?
✔✔ Movement spreads the venom faster through the body.
Why should you avoid using ice on a burn?
✔✔ Ice can cause further tissue damage and slow healing.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
A coworker suddenly clutches their throat but makes no sound. What should you do?
✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or they become unresponsive.
Why should you avoid removing a large object that is stuck in a wound?
✔✔ It may be controlling the bleeding, and removing it could make things worse.
What should you do if someone faints but wakes up quickly?
✔✔ Have them sit down, check for injuries, and encourage them to rest.
A person trips, hits their head, and says they feel fine. Why should you still monitor them?
✔✔ Head injuries can have delayed symptoms, and they may worsen over time.
Why should you avoid giving food or water to a person in shock?
✔✔ It could cause choking or complications if they need surgery.
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,If a child swallows household cleaner, what is your first action?
✔✔ Call Poison Control and follow their instructions.
How can you tell if a bandage is too tight?
✔✔ The area beyond the bandage becomes cold, pale, or numb.
Why should you never rub a muscle cramp?
✔✔ Rubbing can worsen the spasm; stretching and hydration are better.
If someone is having a seizure, why should you not put anything in their mouth?
✔✔ It could cause choking or damage their teeth.
A person complains of chest pain and nausea but insists it’s just heartburn. What should you do?
✔✔ Treat it as a possible heart attack and call emergency services.
If a person has a fishhook stuck in their skin, what should you do?
✔✔ Stabilize it and seek medical help instead of pulling it out.
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, How do you care for a knocked-out adult tooth?
✔✔ Keep it moist in milk or saliva and go to a dentist immediately.
Why should you avoid touching a person who has been electrocuted?
✔✔ They may still be in contact with electricity, and you could get shocked too.
If someone spills a chemical on their skin, how should you help?
✔✔ Rinse the area with water for at least 15 minutes and remove contaminated clothing.
What is the best way to help a person overheating from exercise?
✔✔ Move them to shade, give small sips of water, and cool their skin with wet cloths.
If a person is bitten by a snake, why should they stay still?
✔✔ Movement spreads the venom faster through the body.
Why should you avoid using ice on a burn?
✔✔ Ice can cause further tissue damage and slow healing.
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