First Aid and Infection Control

Which of the following is NOT a module covered in the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training?

• Choking

• Sudden Illness

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Life-Threatening Bleeding

What is the primary purpose of the Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course?

• To certify individuals as professional paramedics.

• To provide confidence, knowledge, and skills for recognizing and responding to life-threatening emergencies.

• To teach advanced surgical techniques for emergency situations.

• To train individuals to replace EMS professionals in emergency care.

What information can be found in the American Red Cross First Aid Mobile App?

• Step-by-step care instructions for emergencies.

• Advanced medical diagnosis tools.

• Live chat with emergency medical professionals.

• A directory of certified first aid instructors.

What are the two main steps recommended to limit exposure to pathogens when providing first aid care?

• Wearing a mask and gloves.

• Handwashing and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Avoiding direct contact with the person.

• Administering antibiotics immediately.

What is the primary difference between using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap and water for infection control?

• Alcohol-based hand sanitizers eliminate all types of pathogens, while soap and water only reduce them.

• Washing hands with soap and water eliminates all types of pathogens, whereas hand sanitizers only reduce the number of pathogens.

• Both methods are equally effective at eliminating all pathogens, but handwashing is preferred for convenience.

• Hand sanitizers are only effective against viruses, while soap and water are effective against bacteria.

Why is it important to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when giving care?

• To make the care recipient feel more comfortable.

• To prevent the spread of germs from the care recipient to the environment.

• To lower the risk of getting or transmitting an infectious disease.

• To comply with legal requirements, regardless of actual risk.

If Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not immediately available during an emergency, what is the recommended course of action?

• Delay giving care until PPE can be located.

• Give care without PPE, but wash hands as soon as possible afterward.

• Only give care if the risk of infection is extremely low.

• Use a cloth or tissue as a substitute for gloves.

What is the correct technique for removing a contaminated disposable glove to avoid self-contamination?

• Pull the glove off by the fingertips, then shake it off.

• Pinch the palm side of one glove on the outside near your wrist, pull it toward your fingertips turning it inside out, then hold it in the palm of your other still-gloved hand.

• Peel the glove off from the fingers, then discard it immediately.

• Remove both gloves simultaneously by pulling them off from the cuffs.