Heartsaver First Aid ( AHA) Test

Heartsaver First Aid ( AHA) Test 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 poison control number? - 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