Emergency Response and First Aid Flashcards
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An operator working with hydraulic systems develops sudden severe eye pain after a suspected high-pressure injection injury with no visible wound. The correct action is:
Answer: Seek emergency medical care immediately — high-pressure injection is a surgical emergency
High-pressure injection injuries appear minor but cause severe internal tissue damage requiring immediate surgical intervention.
During a gas leak emergency, which action should an operator take FIRST before any other response?
Answer: Eliminate all ignition sources and evacuate upwind
Eliminating ignition sources and evacuating upwind are the first priorities to prevent explosion and protect personnel.
What is the purpose of a tourniquet in emergency first aid for an industrial amputation injury?
Answer: Control life-threatening arterial bleeding when direct pressure fails
A tourniquet is used to stop severe arterial hemorrhage when direct pressure cannot control life-threatening bleeding.
An operator is exposed to a corrosive acid on their skin. How long should the affected area be flushed with water?
Answer: At least 20 minutes
OSHA and ANSI recommend a minimum of 20 minutes of continuous water flushing for corrosive skin exposures.
Which symptom combination is most characteristic of heat stroke (not heat exhaustion) in an industrial worker?
Answer: Hot dry skin, confusion, and body temperature above 104°F
Heat stroke presents with hot dry skin, altered mental status, and dangerously elevated core temperature — a life-threatening emergency.
What information must be provided to emergency services (911) when reporting an industrial chemical release?
Answer: Chemical name, quantity released, and number of injured personnel
Emergency responders need the chemical identity, estimated quantity, and casualty count to dispatch appropriate resources and prepare treatment.
A spill of flammable solvent ignites in a process area. Which action is INCORRECT?
Answer: Open windows to ventilate the area
Opening windows in a flammable vapor fire can increase oxygen supply and spread vapors to new ignition sources, worsening the fire.
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