AHA Heartsaver First Aid Basics

You are not required to ask a victim’s permission to perform first aid.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to

• common injuries

• emergencies

• avoid infection

• all options are correct

When packing a first aid kit, you need to include ____________ for cuts and scrapes.

• gauze

• ice

• gloves

• ointment

What is an example of something to remember if you have to call 911?

• stay calm

• know your address and phone number

• make sure your victim is in a safe place

• all of the above

What do we call immediate care given until professional medical help arrive?!

• help

• first aid

• CPR

• AED

The first thing you should do when you approach the scene is make sure the scene is......

• Dry
• Safe
• Chaotic
• Dangerous

An adult is anyone that is ____ years or older.

• 6
• 8
• 10
• 12

What does "CPR" stand for?

• cardio pre-emergency revival

• cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• cardiopulmonary revival

• carpal pre-emergency retraction

A woman collapses in a front of you. You check the scene and the person and she is unconscious. What do you do next?

• check for breathing
• drive her to the hospital
• call 9-1-1
• give 2 rescue breaths

What should you do when you phone your emergency response number (or 9-1-1)?

• Give the dispatcher only the victim's information

• Tell the dispatcher to call you back

• Answer all the dispatcher's questions

• Quickly tell the dispatcher where the accident occurred