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Health Assessment & First Aid Flashcards

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  1. A worker is exposed to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and collapses. What is your FIRST action before providing aid?

    Answer: Don appropriate respiratory protection before entering the area

    Rescuers must never enter an H2S atmosphere without proper SCBA or supplied-air respirator, or they risk becoming victims themselves.

  2. Which symptom is the EARLIEST warning sign of H2S overexposure at low concentrations?

    Answer: Olfactory fatigue (loss of smell)

    H2S quickly deadens the sense of smell, so a worker may no longer detect the gas while still being exposed to dangerous levels.

  3. A petroleum worker receives a chemical splash of crude oil distillate to the eyes. The correct first aid is to:

    Answer: Flush the eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes

    Continuous flushing with water for a minimum of 15 minutes dilutes and removes chemical contaminants from the eyes.

  4. When treating a worker with a chemical burn from a petroleum solvent on the skin, you should:

    Answer: Remove contaminated clothing and flush the area with water for 15–20 minutes

    Removing clothing and flushing with water dilutes and washes away the chemical, limiting tissue damage.

  5. A coworker inhales hydrocarbon vapors and becomes dizzy and confused. After calling for help, you should:

    Answer: Move the victim to fresh air and monitor breathing

    Fresh air removes the victim from the exposure source and allows the body to begin clearing inhaled vapors while you monitor for deterioration.

  6. What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for in patient assessment?

    Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events

    SAMPLE is a first aid history-taking tool: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, and Events leading to illness/injury.

  7. During a site emergency, a victim's skin appears cherry-red and they are confused. These signs most likely indicate:

    Answer: Carbon monoxide poisoning

    Cherry-red skin is a classic, though not always present, sign of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning because CO binds hemoglobin and prevents oxygen delivery.