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  1. According to OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, after a needlestick injury what is the recommended immediate first aid action?

    Answer: Wash the site immediately with soap and water

    OSHA and CDC guidance requires immediately washing a needlestick injury thoroughly with soap and water, then promptly reporting the exposure.

  2. A worker who received an electrical shock is found still in contact with an energized source. What is the first step?

    Answer: De-energize the power source before touching the victim

    The power source must be de-energized first; touching a victim still in contact with electricity will electrocute the rescuer.

  3. Which intervention is the highest priority in treating an adult victim of anaphylactic shock in an occupational setting?

    Answer: Inject epinephrine (EpiPen) into the outer thigh

    Intramuscular epinephrine in the outer thigh is the first-line, life-saving treatment for anaphylactic shock and must not be delayed.

  4. When packaging a traumatic amputation for transport with the severed part, which method is correct?

    Answer: Wrap in dry sterile gauze, seal in a plastic bag, and place on ice

    Wrap the severed part in moist sterile gauze, place in a sealed bag, and keep cool on ice — direct contact with water or freezing damages tissues.

  5. Which sign most specifically differentiates a stroke from other causes of sudden altered consciousness?

    Answer: Facial drooping on one side with arm weakness and speech difficulty (FAST)

    The FAST assessment (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911) identifies stroke-specific neurological deficits.

  6. In a mass casualty incident using the START triage system, a victim who is breathing at 28 breaths/minute and has a radial pulse should be tagged:

    Answer: Red (immediate)

    In START triage, a respiratory rate over 30 or between 10–29 with absent radial pulse tags RED; a rate of 28 with radial pulse present tags RED (immediate) due to elevated RR.

  7. When treating a victim with diabetic hypoglycemia who is still conscious and able to swallow, which intervention is appropriate?

    Answer: Give 15–20 grams of fast-acting oral glucose (e.g., juice or glucose tablets)

    Conscious hypoglycemic victims who can swallow should receive 15–20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate to raise blood glucose rapidly.