OIT Emergency Response and First Aid 4

Question 1

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:

Accepted Answer

Seek emergency medical care immediately — high-pressure injection is a surgical emergency

Answer

Flush the eye with water and return to work

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Apply an eye patch and monitor for 24 hours

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Remove any visible debris and apply antibiotic ointment

Question 2

During a gas leak emergency, which action should an operator take FIRST before any other response?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate all ignition sources and evacuate upwind

Answer

Attempt to identify the leak source

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Notify the local utility company

Answer

Begin ventilating the area with powered fans

Question 3

What is the purpose of a tourniquet in emergency first aid for an industrial amputation injury?

Accepted Answer

Control life-threatening arterial bleeding when direct pressure fails

Answer

Prevent infection at the wound site

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Stabilize the injured limb for transport

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Reduce swelling and pain at the injury site

Question 4

An operator is exposed to a corrosive acid on their skin. How long should the affected area be flushed with water?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 minutes

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1–2 minutes

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5 minutes

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Until the burning sensation stops

Question 5

Which symptom combination is most characteristic of heat stroke (not heat exhaustion) in an industrial worker?

Accepted Answer

Hot dry skin, confusion, and body temperature above 104°F

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Heavy sweating, pale skin, and nausea

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Muscle cramps, dizziness, and normal temperature

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Profuse sweating, weakness, and cool clammy skin

Question 6

What information must be provided to emergency services (911) when reporting an industrial chemical release?

Accepted Answer

Chemical name, quantity released, and number of injured personnel

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Employee Social Security numbers

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Facility insurance policy number

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Annual facility production volume

Question 7

A spill of flammable solvent ignites in a process area. Which action is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Open windows to ventilate the area

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Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station

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Use a Class B extinguisher on the fire

Answer

Evacuate non-essential personnel