OFA Study Guide 2026
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📋 OFA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 OFA Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample OFA Questions & Answers
1. When should you start CPR?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is initiated when a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally (or only gasping). These signs indicate a cardiac arrest, where the heart has stopped pumping blood effectively, and immediate CPR is vital to circulate blood and oxygen to the brain and other vital organs.
2. What is the purpose of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves, masks, and eye protection creates a barrier between the responder and potential pathogens. This prevents the transmission of infectious diseases from the patient to the responder, ensuring the responder's health and ability to continue providing care safely.
3. What indicates that a splint is too tight after application?
Pallor, coldness, or numbness distal to a splint indicates compromised circulation and requires immediate loosening.
4. A worker has a suspected pelvic fracture after being struck by a forklift. What is the priority concern?
Pelvic fractures carry a high risk of massive internal bleeding and are considered a life-threatening emergency requiring urgent EMS transport.
5. What documentation is MOST critical to maintain for safety compliance in the Occupational First Aid Certification field?
Incident reports, training records, and inspection logs are essential safety documentation for demonstrating compliance.
6. Which temperature reading defines heat stroke in occupational first aid guidelines?
A core body temperature at or above 104°F (40°C) combined with altered mental status defines heat stroke, distinguishing it from heat exhaustion.