S-130 First Aid 3

Question 1

When applying a tourniquet to control severe limb bleeding, how should you record the application?

Accepted Answer

Write the letter 'T' and the time on the patient's forehead or exposed skin

Answer

Mark 'T' and the exact time of tourniquet application on the victim so medical personnel know the duration.

Question 2

A firefighter inhales heavy smoke and begins coughing severely. The priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove them from the smoke environment and monitor for respiratory distress

Answer

Remove smoke inhalation victims from the environment immediately and monitor closely for signs of deteriorating respiratory function.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the Rule of Nines for estimating burn area in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Head = 9%, each arm = 9%, each leg = 18%

Answer

In adults, the head equals 9%, each arm equals 9%, and each leg equals 18% of total body surface area.

Question 4

What does the acronym RICE stand for in musculoskeletal injury treatment?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation — the standard first aid protocol for sprains and strains.

Question 5

A crew member has an eye injury from a flying ash ember. You should flush the eye:

Accepted Answer

With clean water flowing from the inner corner outward for at least 15 minutes

Answer

Flush the eye with clean water from the inner corner outward continuously for at least 15 minutes to remove foreign material.

(S-130) Wildland Firefighting Training Certification Practice Test