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Injury Management & Workplace Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A worker suffers a deep laceration with heavy bleeding. After applying direct pressure, bleeding continues through the bandage. What is the correct next step?

    Answer: Apply additional dressings on top of the existing ones and increase pressure

    You should never remove a soaked bandage; instead, add more dressings on top to maintain pressure and improve clotting.

  2. Which of the following workplace injuries requires IMMEDIATE activation of emergency services (911)?

    Answer: An employee who is unconscious and unresponsive

    An unconscious and unresponsive worker indicates a life-threatening condition requiring immediate EMS activation.

  3. An OFA attendant suspects a coworker has a fractured forearm. The most appropriate action before EMS arrives is to:

    Answer: Immobilize the arm in the position found using a splint or sling

    Fractures should be immobilized in the position found to prevent further injury and reduce pain.

  4. Under OSHA regulations, what is the PRIMARY purpose of maintaining a workplace first aid log?

    Answer: To track recordable incidents and support workplace safety improvements

    OSHA requires incident logs to identify hazard patterns and drive safety improvements in the workplace.

  5. A worker inhales chemical fumes and begins coughing with irritated eyes. The first step an OFA attendant should take is to:

    Answer: Move the worker to fresh air immediately

    Removing the victim from the contaminated environment and moving them to fresh air is always the first priority in inhalation exposure.

  6. What does the acronym RICE stand for in soft tissue injury management?

    Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

    RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation — is the standard first aid protocol for sprains and soft tissue injuries.

  7. Which of the following is the BEST indicator that a burn injury requires transport to a hospital emergency room?

    Answer: The burn involves the face, hands, genitals, or more than 10% of body surface area

    Burns to the face, hands, feet, genitals, or over 10% body surface area are considered serious and require emergency hospital care.