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  1. A worker is unresponsive, and you have confirmed no pulse. The AED analyzes the rhythm and says 'No shock advised.' What should you do?

    Answer: Resume CPR immediately and continue until EMS arrives

    When the AED advises no shock, CPR should be resumed immediately because a non-shockable rhythm still requires circulation support.

  2. Which of the following is a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the US construction industry, according to OSHA?

    Answer: Electrocution

    Electrocution is one of OSHA's Fatal Four construction hazards, responsible for a significant percentage of construction worker deaths annually.

  3. An employee has a deep laceration on the forearm with heavy bleeding. Direct pressure has been applied for 10 minutes and bleeding has not stopped. What is the next step?

    Answer: Apply a tourniquet 2–3 inches above the wound and note the time

    When direct pressure fails to control life-threatening extremity bleeding, a tourniquet applied 2–3 inches above the wound is the next intervention.

  4. What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adult CPR?

    Answer: At least 2 inches (5 cm)

    Current AHA guidelines recommend compressing the adult chest at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches for effective CPR.

  5. A new employee notices a frayed electrical cord on a piece of equipment. What is the safest course of action?

    Answer: Unplug the equipment and tag it out of service

    Unplugging and tagging defective equipment out of service prevents accidental use and eliminates the electrical shock or fire hazard immediately.

  6. Which factor most increases the risk of slips and falls in a warehouse environment?

    Answer: Wet or oily floor surfaces without warning signs

    Wet or oily floors with no warnings are a primary cause of slip-and-fall incidents; immediate cleanup and signage are required.

  7. When treating a worker with suspected hypothermia after prolonged outdoor cold exposure, which action should be avoided?

    Answer: Vigorously rubbing or massaging the extremities

    Vigorous rubbing can cause cold blood from the extremities to rush to the core and trigger dangerous cardiac arrhythmias in hypothermic patients.