CPA Health Assessment & First Aid 3

Question 1

A petroleum worker on a summer job site stops sweating, has hot dry skin, and a body temperature of 104°F. This best describes:

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

Answer

Heat stroke involves a failure of the body's cooling system, leading to elevated temperature, cessation of sweating, and altered mental status — a life-threatening emergency.

Question 2

The immediate first aid priority for a heat stroke victim in a petroleum field setting is:

Accepted Answer

Rapidly cool the body using ice packs or cool water immersion and call EMS

Answer

Rapid cooling is critical for heat stroke because prolonged elevated body temperature causes irreversible organ damage and death.

Question 3

What is the correct rate of chest compressions during adult CPR according to current American Heart Association guidelines?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

Answer

Current AHA guidelines recommend 100–120 compressions per minute to maintain effective cardiac output during CPR.

Question 4

When a victim has a suspected spinal injury in a petroleum field accident, head and neck movement should be:

Accepted Answer

Minimized and stabilized in a neutral position

Answer

Unnecessary movement of the head and neck in a suspected spinal injury can worsen cord damage, so manual stabilization in a neutral position is essential.

Question 5

Which type of bleeding is characterized by bright red blood spurting in pulses from a wound?

Accepted Answer

Arterial bleeding

Answer

Arterial blood is oxygenated (bright red) and flows under high pressure, causing it to spurt rhythmically with each heartbeat.

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CPA Health Assessment & First Aid 3