S-130 First Aid 5

Question 1

A firefighter receives a chemical burn from fire retardant concentrate splashed on their skin. The immediate field treatment is:

Accepted Answer

Brush off dry chemical and flush with large amounts of water for 20 minutes

Answer

Brush off any dry residue then flush chemical burns with copious water for at least 20 minutes to dilute and remove the agent.

Question 2

When assessing an unconscious patient using the ABCs of first aid, what does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Circulation

Answer

In the ABCs, 'C' stands for Circulation — checking for a pulse and controlling life-threatening bleeding.

Question 3

A firefighter has a suspected dislocated shoulder. You should:

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the shoulder in the position found and arrange for evacuation

Answer

Never attempt to relocate a dislocation in the field; immobilize it in the position found and arrange medical evaluation.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST effective way to prevent heat-related illness during wildland firefighting operations?

Accepted Answer

Drinking adequate fluids, taking scheduled rest breaks, and monitoring each other

Answer

Hydration, scheduled rest, and buddy monitoring are the core preventive strategies for heat-related illness in wildfire operations.

Question 5

A firefighter steps on a nail through their boot and the nail remains embedded. The correct field treatment is to:

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the nail in place, control bleeding around it, and evacuate

Answer

Embedded objects must be stabilized in place to prevent further injury; removal can worsen bleeding and damage surrounding tissue.

(S-130) Wildland Firefighting Training Certification Practice Test