AHA Heartsaver First Aid,CPR, and AED WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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 Someone who has been bitten by an insect or bee should be watched for 20 minutes to see if they develop >>>> a severe allergic reaction What should be used to clean a bite wound? soap and water Which type of heat emergency is a life threatening condition? Heat stroke How should you properly remove a tick? use tweezers and pull it straight out If you give CPR to someone who you suspect has been poisoned , you should wear a __________________ mask What is the definition of first aid? immediate care given to a victim of injury or illness , until more advanced help arrives. How do you treat a snakebite? keep victim calm, call for help What should you do if the victim if choking, but still coughing? stand by , do not give abdominal thrusts How do you respond to an amputated body part? control bleeding of victim rinse part in cool water wrap in gauze, put in plastic bag, put bag on ice How do you treat frostbite? do not rub the damaged body part, wrap gently What is the first aid for a victim having a seizure? protect head, do no hold down or put anything in mouth. check airway after it is over responsibility to provide first aid officials must give aid while on duty but bystanders can choose