OFA Emergency Response & Scene Assessment 5

Question 1

When activating the emergency response system at a workplace, which action should be done SIMULTANEOUSLY with beginning first aid?

Accepted Answer

Sending someone to call 911 and retrieve the AED

Answer

A bystander should be sent to call 911 and fetch the AED while the first aider begins care, maximizing the chance of survival.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines 'index of suspicion' in emergency scene assessment?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating hidden injuries based on mechanism of injury

Answer

Index of suspicion means using the mechanism of injury to anticipate and look for injuries that may not be immediately obvious.

Question 3

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for an OFA first aider responding to a bleeding emergency should at minimum include:

Accepted Answer

Disposable gloves and eye protection

Answer

Disposable gloves and eye protection are the minimum standard PPE to protect against bloodborne pathogen exposure during bleeding emergencies.

Question 4

A worker is found conscious and breathing but confused after inhaling fumes. During scene assessment, which hazard must you address BEFORE providing care?

Accepted Answer

The source of fumes and ventilation of the area

Answer

Ongoing fume exposure endangers both the patient and responder; ensure ventilation or move to fresh air before treating the patient.

Question 5

The 'C' in the updated DRABC-C model used by some OFA programs stands for:

Accepted Answer

Catastrophic hemorrhage control

Answer

Modern protocols add 'C' for Catastrophic hemorrhage control before airway assessment, recognizing that massive bleeding can kill faster than airway compromise.

(OFA) Occupational First Aid Certification Practice Test

(OFA) Occupational First Aid Certification Practice Test

OFA Emergency Response & Scene Assessment 5