OFA Injury Management & Workplace Safety Procedures 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A puncture wound from a rusty nail

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(OFA) Occupational First Aid Certification Practice Test

(OFA) Occupational First Aid Certification Practice Test

OFA Injury Management & Workplace Safety Procedures 4