CBM Safety Procedures & Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the first step in responding to a workplace burn emergency?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe.

Answer

Apply a cold compress to the burn.

Answer

Call emergency services immediately.

Answer

Remove clothing stuck to the burn area.

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical fires in burn treatment areas?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 3

In a mass burn casualty event, what is the most important principle of triage?

Accepted Answer

Provide care to those most likely to survive.

Answer

First come, first served.

Answer

Treat the most critically injured regardless of survivability.

Answer

Prioritize patients based on age.

Question 4

Which PPE is essential when managing a chemical burn emergency?

Accepted Answer

Full PPE including goggles and gloves.

Answer

Standard gown and gloves only.

Answer

Surgical mask and apron.

Answer

Only hand sanitizer and gloves.

Question 5

What should be avoided when treating a thermal burn in the field?

Accepted Answer

Applying ice directly to the burn.

Answer

Covering the burn with a clean cloth.

Answer

Applying antibiotic ointment.

Answer

Elevating the burned area.

Question 6

Why is it critical to remove the source of the burn before providing care?

Accepted Answer

To stop continued tissue damage.

Answer

To prevent contamination.

Answer

To document the cause.

Answer

To avoid legal liability.