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Injury Management & Workplace Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A worker suffers a heat stroke on a hot summer day. Which set of symptoms differentiates heat stroke from heat exhaustion?

    Answer: Red, hot, dry skin, confusion, and high body temperature above 104°F

    Heat stroke presents with hot, dry skin, altered mental status, and a core temperature above 104°F — differentiating it from heat exhaustion.

  2. What is the PRIMARY purpose of a workplace Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in the context of first aid?

    Answer: To provide first aiders with hazard and emergency treatment information for chemical exposures

    Section 4 of an SDS contains first aid measures specific to chemical exposure, guiding responders on appropriate treatment.

  3. An employee's hand is caught in machinery and partially amputated. After controlling bleeding, what should the OFA attendant do with the amputated part?

    Answer: Wrap the part in a moist sterile dressing, place in a sealed bag, and keep cool near ice

    Amputated parts should be wrapped in moist sterile dressings, sealed in a bag, and kept cool (not frozen) for potential surgical reattachment.

  4. Which type of wound carries the HIGHEST risk of infection in a workplace setting?

    Answer: A puncture wound from a rusty nail

    Puncture wounds from contaminated objects like rusty nails carry a high risk of deep infection including tetanus.

  5. A worker is found unconscious with a suspected spinal injury after a fall. What is the correct first aid approach?

    Answer: Minimize movement and stabilize the head and neck in the position found

    Suspected spinal injuries require minimizing movement and manually stabilizing the head and neck in the position found.

  6. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what symbol on a chemical label indicates an acute health hazard?

    Answer: An exclamation mark symbol

    The exclamation mark GHS pictogram indicates less severe but significant hazards such as skin irritation or acute toxicity.

  7. A worker is experiencing a suspected heart attack. Which symptom is considered an ATYPICAL presentation, especially common in female workers?

    Answer: Sudden nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath without chest pain

    Women often experience heart attacks with atypical symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath rather than classic chest pain.