Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Review

These flashcards cover essential concepts of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training.

First aid is the __ care given to a person with an illness or injury before advanced help arrives.

Immediate

The abbreviation CPR stands for __.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

An __ is a lightweight, portable device used to treat someone in cardiac arrest.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

If someone is responsive, you should ask them if they __.

Need help

For adult CPR, the compression rate should be __ compressions per minute.

100 to 120

To open the airway before giving breaths, you should __ the head back and lift the chin.

Tilt

Agonal gasps are often a sign of __ arrest.

Cardiac

Good Samaritan laws protect individuals who provide __ to someone in need.

First aid

If a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you should immediately start __.

CPR

Epinephrine can be used during a severe allergic reaction to help __ the symptoms.

Reverse

When assisting a choking adult, perform abdominal thrusts just above the __.

Belly button

For a choking child, give back blows and __ thrusts.

Abdominal

If a person has an injury from a car crash, watch for signs of __ bleeding.

Internal

To help control bleeding, apply __ pressure and elevate the injured area if possible.

Direct

When using a tourniquet, note the __ it was applied.

Time

Severe allergic reactions may lead to __ shock.

Anaphylactic

A __ is a bruiseunder the skin indicating possible internal bleeding.

Hematoma

In case of a stroke, remember the acronym __ to recognize the symptoms.

FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)

Signs of __ include confusion, pale skin, and dizziness.

Shock

Use __ gloves when providing first aid to protect against infection.

Protective

First aid should only be performed on a person with their __ consent, unless they're unresponsive.

Informed

If you suspect a head injury, keep the person __ until advanced care arrives.

Still

If someone has an amputation, control the bleeding with __ pressure before anything else.

Direct

The term __ refers to the action of giving breaths in CPR to fill the lungs.

Ventilation

If a choking infant becomes unresponsive, the first step is to provide __ before calling for help.

CPR

For minor burns, cool the area with __ water for at least 10 minutes.

Cold

When treating a poisonous spider bite, it is crucial to __ the site and keep the person calm.

Wash

The __ of injuries include using gloves and assessing the scene for safety.

Principles

If available, you should place the person in a __ position if they feel faint to prevent fainting.

Lying down

When performing CPR on an infant, use only __ fingers for compressions.

Two

The __ describes the steps taken to improve survival rates in cardiac arrest cases.

Chain of Survival

A person with a heart attack may feel discomfort or pain in the __ or arms.

Chest

When using an AED, ensure that no one is touching the person during the __ process.

Analysis

A person should only be moved if they are in danger or need __ care immediately.

Immediate

If a person has signs of a stroke, the first action is to call __.

9-1-1

In the event of an electric shock, never touch the person until the __ is safe.

Power source

After a seizure, you should check the person for __ and responsiveness.

Breathing

To help someone with diabetes who has low blood sugar, provide them with a source of __ quickly.

Sugar

If a person is choking, ask them if they are choking and can you help; if they nod, assist them with the __ maneuver.

Heimlich

Standard dressings are used to stop bleeding, while __ are used to secure them in place and protect the injury.

Bandages

Inhalers are used to help alleviate __ problems, especially for individuals with asthma.

Breathing

During any emergency, your first responsibility is to ensure the scene is __ before providing aid.

Safe

If you find an adult who appears unresponsive and is breathing normally, you should roll them onto their __.

Side

When using AEDs, children under 8 should receive __ pads if available.

Child pads

The process of performing CPR for adults includes __ cycles of 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths.

Separate

When it comes to bleeding, you should _ the area with lots of water if an infection is suspected.

Wash

If a person has a severe allergic reaction, be prepared to use their __ before advanced help arrives.

Epinephrine pen

The signs of a stroke can be remembered with the acronym __ which means you should phone for help immediately.

FAST

If you are providing CPR and have a pocket mask, always make sure to create an __ seal between the mask and the face.

Airtight

In the event of a nosebleed, the person should sit and lean __ to prevent blood from flowing down their throat.

Forward

When giving compressions, allow the chest to return to its __ position to maximize blood flow.

Normal

Blood loss can lead to __ if the body does not receive adequate oxygen.

Shock

Emergency responders will take over once they __ the scene of the emergency and provide help.

Arrive