module 1

After calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment, what should you do before giving care, if possible?

• Put on a gown.

• Put on latex-free disposable gloves.

• Put on eye protection.

• Put on a mask.

What is your risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care?

• High Risk

• Medium Risk

• Low Risk

• No Risk

How long should you wash your hands when using soap and water?

• At least 10 seconds

• At least 5 seconds

• At least 15 seconds

• At least 20 seconds

What are some things to keep in mind about wearing gloves when giving first aid care? Select 2 answers.

• Avoid touching other surfaces.

• Wash your hands after taking off your gloves.

• Wearing gloves increases your risk for transmitting an infection.

• You don’t need to wear gloves when caring for a child.

What do you see in this photo that might indicate an emergency situation? Select 2 answers.

• The person is awake and alert.

• The person appears unresponsive and is laying on the ground.

• The person is staggering in the street.

• The person is bleeding.

The risk of infection when giving first aid care is low. Using what reduces your risk even further? Select 3 answers.

• Latex-free disposable gloves

• Watch

• Face shield

• Pocket mask

• Sunglasses

Identify the signs that indicate an emergency exists in the video you just watched. Select 3 answers.

• Paula stated that she had bad body odor

• Paula moaned, grimaced, and rubbed her shoulder

• Paula made a thud when she collapsed to the ground

• Paula complained about her workout

• Paula appeared unresponsive on the ground

You hear a scream and some loud noises coming from a few feet away in the crowded school playground. As you walk quickly across the playground, you tell yourself to do what first?

• Give care.

• Call 9-1-1.

• Check the scene for safety.

• Check the person.

A person who is responsive and breathing but not fully awake should be placed in a recovery position for which of the following reasons?

• To lower their risk for choking and aspiration

• To lower their risk for headache

• To lower their risk for heart attack

• To lower their risk for life-threatening bleeding

You are working a shift at the local farmer’s market when you recognize that a 10-year-old shopping with their parent is choking. You check the scene for safety and approach the child. What do you need to do at this point?

• Obtain consent from the child because they are older than 8 years.

• Nothing; consent is implied because the person is a minor.

• Obtain consent from the parent (who is present) because the person is a minor.

• Obtain consent from your boss because of workplace liability issues.