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Health Assessment & First Aid Flashcards

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  1. OSHA requires that in petroleum workplaces where serious workplace injuries could occur, the maximum response time from a first aid provider should be no more than:

    Answer: 5 minutes

    OSHA guidance generally requires that first aid treatment be available within 3–5 minutes when serious injuries are possible, particularly in remote or industrial settings.

  2. A worker has been rescued from a confined space with oxygen deficiency and is now breathing with difficulty. After EMS is called, you should:

    Answer: Administer supplemental oxygen if trained and equipment is available

    Supplemental oxygen increases the fraction of inspired oxygen, helping to reverse hypoxia caused by oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

  3. Which personal protective measure is most important when providing first aid to a victim who may have exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

    Answer: Using gloves and avoiding direct contact with blood or body fluids

    Gloves are the primary barrier against bloodborne pathogen exposure during first aid, preventing skin contact with potentially infectious materials.

  4. During decontamination of a worker following a chemical petroleum exposure, contaminated runoff water should be:

    Answer: Collected and handled as hazardous waste when possible

    Decontamination runoff may contain toxic petroleum chemicals and must be collected and disposed of as hazardous waste to protect the environment and comply with regulations.

  5. What is the purpose of the 'AVPU' scale used in rapid victim assessment?

    Answer: To classify a victim's level of consciousness as Alert, Voice, Pain, or Unresponsive

    AVPU is a rapid neurological assessment tool that classifies responsiveness: Alert, responds to Voice, responds to Pain, or Unresponsive.

  6. A second-degree (partial thickness) burn from a petroleum fire is characterized by:

    Answer: Blistering, intense pain, and moist appearance

    Second-degree burns damage into the dermis, causing blisters, severe pain, and a wet or weeping wound surface.

  7. In a petroleum facility mass casualty incident, the START triage system tags victims who are breathing only after repositioning the airway as:

    Answer: Red (immediate)

    In START triage, a victim who breathes only after airway repositioning is classified as Red (immediate) because they require rapid intervention to survive.