First Aid Workplace Safety 5

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately and continue until EMS arrives

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Electrocution

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Unplug the equipment and tag it out of service

Answer

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

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First Aid Workplace Safety 5