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First Voice: First Things First Case 1

Training Scenarios

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Table of Contents

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First Things First Good Samaritan Law 5

BBP Hazards 7

Scene Safety 9

Medical Emergencies Asthma 11

Seizure 13

Chest Pain 15

Diabetic 17

Severe Allergy 19

Sudden Cardiac Arrest 21

Serious Illness 23

Stroke 25

Injury Emergencies Internal Injuries 27

Fall- unconscious 29

Fall-conscious 31

Burn-Severe 33

Choking 35

Unconscious- Electric Shock 37

Conscious- Electric Shock 39

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Contents

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Injury Emergencies Flash Burn to Eye 41

Burn to Large Area 43

CPR with Head/Neck/Spine Injury 45

CPR 47

Struck by Object – Conscious 49

Struck by Object Bleeding/Shock 51

Minor Burn 53

Broken Bone-Compound Fracture 55

Fall with Head/Neck/Spine Injury 57

Environmental Emergencies

Animal Bite 59

Frostbite 61

Heat Exhaustion 63

Insect Sting 65

Chemical Spill 67

Chemical Poisoning 69

Heat Stroke/Seizure 71

Answer Key 73

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First Things First Case 1

A 21-year-old slips and falls. His wrist

is swollen, he is in pain and the wrist

looks broken.

What should you do now?

First Things First:

Good Samaritan Laws

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First Things First Case 1

1. Do you need permission to provide care for the victim if you are not at work and are in a public place?

Y N **NOTE: Check your workplace policy if you are a workplace responder – do they require you to get permission?

2. When is permission implied?

a. When the victim is in an altered mental state

b. If the victim is unresponsive or unconscious

c. All of the above

d. None of the above

3. Is there evidence of a single successful lawsuit in the US against a person providing first aid in good faith?

a. Yes

b. No

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First Things First Case 2

You are a designated first aid provider at your worksite. You are called to attend to a victim that has blood spurting from his thigh as a result of a machinery malfunction injury. •The victim is screaming for help. •A bystander has already called 9-1-1.

What should you do now?

First Things First:

BBP Hazards

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First Things First Case 2

1. This is a potential blood borne pathogen exposure situation and you should put on gloves and appropriate PPE mask? T F

2. If the victim has an infectious disease it can be transmitted by:

a. Victim’s blood contact with responder’s eyes, nose or mouth

b. Victim’s blood contact with responder’s dry & cracked skin

c. None of the above

d. A & B above

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First Things First Case 3

You are a designated first aid provider at your worksite. You are called to attend to a victim that has blood spurting from his thigh as a result of a machinery malfunction injury. •The victim is screaming for help. •A bystander has already called 9-1-1.

What should you do now?

First Things First:

Scene Safety

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1. There is no need to check for scene safety in this accident?

T F

2. It is preferred that you move the victim, assuming you have

checked for scene safety and there are no other injuries?

T F

First Things First Case 3

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Medical Case 1

A custodial worker begins to clean the office. While

dusting, he begins to have trouble breathing.

•You tell him that you know first aid and ask if you can

help.

•He says he needs help and tells you that he has

asthma. He has an inhaler in his coat pocket.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. Because most breathing emergencies involve only skin-to-skin contact, it is not necessary to put on protective gloves before assisting the victim.

T F

2. To help the victim breathe easier:

a. Position the victim flat on his back

b. Have the victim stand with his arms up

c. Have the victim find the position in which he can breathe most easily

d. Have the victim sit and put his head between the knees

3. After you assist the victim with using his inhaler (which can be administered twice in 10 minutes) you should call 911 if he:

a. is wheezing or coughing and having trouble speaking

b. has grayish-blue skin

c. has a change in responsiveness

d. any of the above because these are indications of continued breathing difficulty

Medical Case 1

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Medical Case 2

You are working on the assembly line when there

is a commotion. You see one of the employees

lying on the ground. Her arms and legs are

shaking violently.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. The first thing you should do is check for a medical alert tag.

T F

2. Place something in the person’s mouth to prevent them from biting or choking on their tongue. T F

3. Place the following in the correct sequence, numbering lines 1- 4.

____ Loosen clothing around the neck to ease breathing

____ Move dangerous objects away from the victim

____ Put something flat and soft under the victim’s head

____ Stay calm and reassure the victim as they regain responsiveness

Medical Case 2

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Medical Case 3

A co-worker complains of being tired and having chest pain. You tell him that you know first aid and ask if you can help. He nods.

•He says, “It’s nothing. It’s probably something I ate.”

•You notice that he is sweating and is breathing fast.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. Which of the following should happen next?

a. Have someone call 911

b. Monitor the victim for 20 minutes to see if further symptoms develop

c. Start CPR

d. Grab the AED and call the key medical person on duty for assistance

2. It is recommended by some training organizations that the co-worker take 2-4 baby aspirin if they are able to chew and swallow. T F

3. Since the victim has refused help you should immediately call 911. T F

Medical Case 3

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Medical Case 4

You walk into your boss’s office and see that he has his head on the desk.

•You run over and shout “Are you OK?” He lifts his head and mumbles something. He is sleepy and confused.

•You see that he is breathing normally, and you find that he has a medical bracelet that states that he is a diabetic.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. The symptoms in this case seem to indicate that your boss has an extremely elevated blood sugar level; this is confirmed by the medic alert bracelet.

T F

2. Which of the following would be a good choice or choices to offer your boss to eat or drink in this case?

a. string cheese

b. a piece of candy

c. diet soda

d. fruit juice

e. none of the above as this would only make his blood sugar higher

3. When should you ask for someone to call 911 in this case?

a. If the victim begins to lose consciousness

b. If you are unable to get him to eat/drink anything sugary

c. If he does not improve within 5 minutes

d. any of the above

Medical Case 4

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Medical Case 5

You are in the break room and see a co-

worker looking frightened and having

trouble breathing. You tell her that you

know first aid and ask if you can help.

The co-worker nods and says, “I’m

allergic to nuts.” Her face and tongue are

swollen.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. Since the victim has a history of allergic exposure, have someone get the victim’s epinephrine auto-injector pen and help administer it?

T F

2. Which of the following should you do immediately even if they do/do not have an epinephrine pen available?

a. Call 9-1-1 or activate your emergency response plan immediately

b. Lay them down on their back

c. Grab an AED

e. none of the above

3. If the person is unable to administer the medication, a trained first aid provider can administer the medication?

T F

Medical Case 5

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Medical Case 6

While standing at the copier a co-worker

suddenly collapses to the floor. She is

unconscious, blue around the lips and

making gasping, grunting sounds.

•You do not need to ask for permission to provide care

since the victim is unconscious.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. It is OK in all cases to leave the victim to go and grab an AED and appropriate supplies.

T F

2. Place the following in the appropriate order.

_____ Shout for help. Call 9-1-1 or activate

your emergency response plan immediately

_____ Check for breathing and initiate CPR

_____ Have someone grab an AED

_____ Turn on AED and listen to the instructions

Medical Case 6

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Medical Case 7

You respond to a 33-year-old woman who does not feel well. She is awake and talking but is confused and her skin tissue is very pale in color.

•You tell her that you know first aid and ask her if you can help her.

•You call 9-1-1 or activate your Emergency Response Plan.

What should you do now?

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1. This is a victim of sudden illness and the altered mental status and discoloration of the skin are serious warning signs and symptoms.

T F

2. The following would be another serious warning sign and symptom:

a. Change in consciousness

b. Blue, purple or gray skin

c. Chest pain or discomfort

d. Temperature over 105 degrees F

e. Breathing difficulty

f. All of the above

3. It is important to check the following for an individual with serious warning signs and symptoms (information only – not a test question).

a. Monitor ABCs – assure they are fully responsive, keep airway open & clear

b. Look for blood pumping or pouring out of a wound

c. Look for normal coloration

d. Use your exposed wrist to feel for body temperature

e. Continue to check ABCs, keep person calm

f. Help maintain body temperature

g. If you are trained to do so, administer oxygen

h. If the victim goes unresponsive but is breathing, put in the recovery position

Medical Case 7

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Medical Case 8

While working in the plant a co-worker stops working and complains of being dizzy. He sounds drunk when he speaks.

•You tell him that you know first aid and ask if you can

help.

What should you do now?

Medical Emergencies

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1. Limiting the extent of brain damage caused by a stroke depends on the family, bystanders or victim recognizing the signs and symptoms and getting to advanced care.

T F

2. If you suspect stroke:

a. Ask the victim to raise both arms

b. Ask the victim to speak a simple sentence

c. Send the victim to the hospital with a co-worker

d. A and C

e. All of the above

f. A and B

3. It is important to check the following for an individual with serious warning signs and symptoms (information only – not a test question).

a. Monitor ABCs – assure they are fully responsive, keep airway open & clear

b. Ask the victim to smile, raise both arms and speak a simple question

d. If victim has trouble with any of the above suspect a stroke

e. Continue to check ABCs, keep person calm

f. Help maintain body temperature

g. If you are trained to do so, administer oxygen

h. If the victim goes unresponsive but is breathing, put in the recovery position

Medical Case 8

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Injury Case 1 A dockworker is unloading a truck and gets hit in the stomach by a heavy crate. When you arrive he is on the ground in pain.

1. You tell him that you ___________ and ask ________. He nods, giving you permission to proceed. 2. You make sure you look around and visually assess the scene to make sure there are no other _________. You check the victim for _________ & _______. • You look and see no bleeding. You ask what hurts and he points to his stomach. He begins to shiver and becomes confused.

What should you do now?

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3. Since there is no bleeding you only need to monitor the victim and keep

him calm. If there is no change in his condition after this time, you can send him home to rest. T F

4. Assuming that internal injuries are present and the victim is in shock:

a. Position the victim flat on his back

b. Have the victim stand with his arms up

c. Have the victim find the position in which he can breathe easily

d. Have the victim sit and put his head between the knees

5. There is no need to grab both the AED & emergency/first aid kit for this emergency.

T F

Injury Case 1

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Injury Case 2

You grab the first aid kit when you are

called to help someone who has fallen

down the stairs. You find the man lying

face up on the stair landing, surrounded

by several worried co-workers. The

injured man is unresponsive.

What should you do now?

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1. The first thing you should do is check for a medical alert tag.

T F

2. Do not move the victim or attempt to clear the airway as there are probable head, neck or spine injuries. T F

3. Place the following in the correct sequence of step, numbering lines 1- 4.

____ Assign someone to call 911

____ Check to see if the victim is breathing

____ Begin CPR

____ Have someone go get the AED, turn it on and listen to the instructions once it arrives.

Injury Case 2

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Injury Case 3

You bring the first responder bag when you

are called to help a co-worker who has

fallen down the stairs. You find the woman

sitting on the stair landing, holding her arm

against her body and moaning. She says,

“I think it’s broken.”

•You tell the woman that you know first aid

and ask if you can help. She nods.

What should you do now?

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1. Which of the following should happen next?

a. Have someone call 911

b. Immediately start to splint the broken arm

c. Check for other injuries

d. Elevate the injury above the chest

2. It is recommended that the co-worker take ibuprofen or other pain reliever for the pain if they are able to swallow.

T F

3. There is no need to put on gloves since there is no broken skin or bleeding involved in this incident.

T F

Injury Case 3

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Injury Case 4

You are responding to a page that a plant

worker was burned by a steam jet. When

you reach the area, you see a worker with a

reddened area on her arm and hand.

•You introduce yourself and say that you know

first aid and ask if you can help. She nods.

What should you do now?

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1. This burn could be severe so immediate application of burn gel will alleviate

any pain and potentially decrease long term disability to the affected areas.

T F

2. Which of the following is probably most appropriate to treat the injured areas?

a. burn gel

b. luke warm water from a nearby water jug

c. ice

d. eye wash

e. burn dressing

3. When should you ask for or assign someone to call 911 in this case?

a. When the victim begins to lose consciousness

b. Immediately

c. If the victim can not walk on their own

d. None of the above

Injury Case 4

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Injury Case 5

You are on coffee break and a co-worker

starts gagging and coughing loudly. He

appears embarrassed and quickly leaves,

going into the restroom.

•You follow him but don’t interfere as long as the victim

is coughing and able to breathe on his own.

What should you do now?

Injury Emergencies

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1. You should administer abdominal thrusts after 15 minutes of

coughing by the victim? T F

2. What is the first thing to do if the victim appears unable to speak, cough or cry?

a. Stand behind the victim and start to administer thrusts to the abdomen

b. Ask the victim if they are choking

c. Lay the victim in the recovery position

3. When should you ask for or assign someone to call 911 in this case?

a. When the victim begins to lose consciousness

b. Immediately

c. None of the above

Injury Case 5

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Injury Case 6

You are called to help a worker who was

“shocked” when he was repairing a piece of

equipment.

You find the man on the ground near the

equipment. He is unconscious and there are

several others standing around.

What should you do now?

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1. Assume 9-1-1 has already been called. The most important role of the

first responder initially is to ensure the power source has been shut off and the scene is safe? T F

2. Electrical shock victims may need defibrillation?

T F

3. If clothing is stuck to any burned areas it should still be removed?

T F

4. If there are severe burns and blisters on the chest you should not attempt CPR or resuscitation until the wounds have been covered with dry sterile dressing? T F

Injury Case 6

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Injury Case 7

You are called to help a worker who was

“shocked” when he was working on an

electrical box.

You find the man on the ground near the

equipment. He is responsive and in severe

pain.

What should you do now?

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1. You have on your gloves, the scene is safe and 9-1-1 has been called. What should you do next (place in correct order)?

____ Check the victim’s ABCs

____ Remove jewelry if possible

____ Examine the body to find entrance and exit wounds

____ Expose the burn

____ Remove any clothing if it is not stuck to the skin

____ Cover the burns with dry sterile dressing, sheet, or burn dressing

2. Electrical shock victims will always have burn blisters which are obvious and viewable by the responder?

T F

3. This victim, since he is responsive, will not need defibrillation by your responder team?

T F

Injury Case 7

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Injury Case 8

You respond to the scene where a welder

has not worn the appropriate PPE and has

suffered a flash burn to the eye.

He is in a lot of pain and is behaving

violently, harming those whom are trying to

help.

What should you do now?

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1. It is important to restrain the victim - by getting the help of

others - so that you can provide care. T F

2. Fold an eye patch in half and place it over the closed eyelid. Cover this with another flat patch and gently secure with tape. To soothe the burn, moisten the patches with eyewash saline solution until they are visibly wet. T F

3. You do not need to cover the other eye, if only one eye has been burned? T F

Injury Case 8

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Injury Case 9

You respond to an incident where the victim

has been splashed by very hot water during

a clean up process. He has burns on his

thighs, hands and feet.

The victim has already removed his boots

and clothing.

What should you do now?

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1. There is no evidence of burn blisters so this is a

minor burn? T F

2. Since this involves the feet and hands this should be treated as a major or severe burn? T F

3. Cold water can be applied to the burned areas?

T F

Injury Case 9

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Injury Case 10

You respond to a scene where an individual

has fallen off a 12 foot scaffold.

The victim is unresponsive/unconscious

and is laying on his side with his neck in an

awkward position.

What should you do now?

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1. You should not move the victim since he has

possible head, neck and spine injuries? T F

2. Someone should support the head and neck in the position they were found, while you carefully roll the victim onto his back ? T F

3. You should perform the chin lift / head tilt procedure next to check for breathing for 5-10 seconds?

T F

Injury Case 10

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Injury Case 11

You are called to the plant floor to help a

sick woman. You are a trained first aid

provider. The woman is lying on the floor

and appears lifeless. Her lips are blue. You

tap her shoulder and ask, “Are you OK?”

What should you do now?

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1. You put on your gloves. You direct someone to call

9-1-1 and activate your emergency response plan. You should perform the head tilt and chin lift and check for normal breathing next? T F

2. The breaths do not go in – you should perform abdominal thrusts to expel the object? T F

3. The appropriate compressions to # of breaths is 15:2 for this situation?

T F

Injury Case 11

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Injury Case 12

A large pallet of storage boxes has fallen on

a worker. When you arrive you find the

worker responsive but they have a large cut

on their head and face which is making it

hard for the victim to breath. The victim is

making gurgling sounds.

What should you do now?

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1. You put on your gloves. Apply direct pressure to the wounds? T F

2. The cut on the face is causing blood to be secreted into the mouth. Once the bleeding is stabilized it is OK to place them in the recovery position? T F

3. The concrete floor they are lying on is very cold and the victim is having problems staying warm. Is it OK to move the victim and put a blanket under them to help maintain their body temperature?

T F

Injury Case 12

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Injury Case 13

You are attending to a victim that is

bleeding profusely from a large wound on

his arm and leg. The victim is screaming

for help.

9-1-1 and the emergency response plan

have already been put into place.

What should you do now?

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1. You put on your gloves. There is an object protruding from the leg wound. Apply direct pressure to the wounds? T F

2. Two rescuers or more are needed for this scenario. Someone may need to restrain the victim plus the object protruding wound needs different care than the arm wound?

T F

3. If direct pressure fails it is OK to apply pressure to pressure points in the arm and leg?

T F

4. If blood soaks through the dressing you should remove the dressing and apply more?

T F

5. You should give the victim something to drink if they are thirsty? T F

6. It is preferred that the victim lay flat on their back with the wounds elevated above the heart? T F

Injury Case 13

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Injury Case 14

Someone has burned their hand by letting

very hot water get into their glove while

cleaning the plant floor.

The top of the hand near the wrist is burned

and is covered with blisters. It is painful to

the touch.

What should you do now?

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1. Immediately you have the victim put the wound under cold water and flush it for 10-15 minutes? T F

2. You do not need to remove the ring on his finger?

T F

3. Burn gel is a preferred treatment for this injury?

T F

4. There is not any harm in applying burn dressing to the injury while in transit to advanced care?

T F

Injury Case 14

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Injury Case 15

A 50-year-old coworker has fallen from a platform and has an open fracture of the lower left leg. The victim is responsive and in pain. The broken bone ends are visible but the wound is not bleeding significantly. The scene has been secured and 9-1-1 notified.

What should you do now?

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1. You should immediately cut away clothing from around the

wound? T F

2. Removing the worker’s boots is necessary?

T F

3. It is OK to apply direct pressure to the wound and broken bone?

T F

4. It is OK to move the victim and you should push the bone under the broken skin and attempt to splint?

T F

Injury Case 15

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Injury Case 16

A 17-year-old warehouse employee has fallen backwards about 10 feet from the top of a shelving unit onto a concrete floor. The victim is responsive and says he is OK but complains of a burning/tingling sensation in his hands. He wants to get up and “walk it off”. The scene has been secured and 9-1-1 notified.

What should you do now?

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1. It is imperative that the victim not move at all – even

if there is no burning sensation in the victim’s hands? T F

2. You should manually restrict movement of the victim’s head and neck by placing your hands on both sides of the victim’s head?

T F

Injury Case 16

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Environmental Case 1

A maintenance worker is raking an

overgrown area of the grounds and is

attacked and bitten by a raccoon.

What should you do now?

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1. Immediately call 911. T F

2. Place the following in the correct sequence, numbering lines 1- 4.

____ If bite wound is bleeding apply direct pressure with gloved hand

____ Assess the scene and make sure it is safe from all hazards

____ Wash site with soap and water

____ Apply antibiotic ointment and dress the wound

3. There is no need to fill out an OSHA recordable or send the worker to the local clinic for follow up care. T F

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Environmental Case 2

You and a co-worker have been

transferring a gas under pressure for

some time. The co-worker complains that

the fingers of his right hand feel numb

and you see that his thumb and two

fingers are white and feel cold and hard.

You are within a few minutes of a hospital.

What should you do now?

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1. The first thing you should do is check for a medical alert tag.

T F

2. You read the gas container and see that handling should be

done with gloves. Your coworker was not wearing gloves.

You should leave immediately with the co-worker for the

hospital. T F

3. Place a sterile dressing between frostbitten fingers and keep

the victim calm. Remove any constricting jewelry. T F

4. Start to rub and warm the affected areas. T F

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Environmental Case 3

You and your co-worker are working outdoors on a very hot, humid day when you notice that your co-worker is sitting down clutching his stomach. His face is flushed and sweaty.

You tell him that you know first aid and ask if you can help. He nods. He tells you that he is sick to his stomach, has muscle cramps, feels dizzy, and has a headache.

What should you do now?

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1. Which of the following should happen next?

a. Have someone call 911

b. Give the co-worker a sip of water

c. Have the co-worker lie down

d. Move the co-worker to a cool environment if possible

2. It is recommended that the co-worker take ibuprofen or other pain reliever for the pain if they are able to swallow. T F

3. The best places to put cold or ice packs are in the groin area, armpits or behind the neck. T F

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Environmental Case 4

A co-worker is stung by a bee outside your place of work. The area of the bite is beginning to swell.

•You tell the co-worker that you know first aid and ask if you can help. He nods.

•You ask the victim if he is allergic to bee stings. He says, "Yes, I had a bad reaction once. I have an epinephrine pen in the car.” No one else is around.

What should you do now?

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1. Which of the following ideally should happen next?

a. Leave the co-worker to get the epinephrine pen

b. Take the co-worker with you to get the epi-pen

c. Call 9-1-1 or activate your emergency response plan

d. Lay the victim down on his back

2. It is recommended that the co-worker take 2-4 baby aspirin or other pain reliever for the pain if they are able to chew & swallow. T F

3. An ice pack will relieve the pain and swelling after the epi-pen is administered. T F

Environmental Case 4

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Environmental Case 5

A co-worker has been splashed by a liquid

chemical when a drum fell off a forklift in

the plant.

•You immediately clear the area and safely get the

victim to a water source.

What should you do now?

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1. Which of the following ideally should happen next?

a. Flush the skin of the injured worker for 15-20 minutes

b. Remove the clothing from the victim

c. Identify the chemical and get someone to call the Poison Control Center immediately

d. Put on your PPE so your bare skin does not come into contact with the chemical

2. In the case of a chemical burn, it is not necessary to remove jewelry from the victim. T F

3. In the event of a dry chemical exposure you would brush off contaminant before flushing with water? T F

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Environmental Case 6

A co-worker finds an unresponsive worker in a known & marked chemical area of a manufacturing facility.

The co-worker starts to experience dizziness and smells chemical fumes. He radios for assistance while leaving the area.

What should you do now?

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1. Which of the following ideally should happen next?

a. Have your responder team put on the appropriate chemical

suits and remove the victims from the area to clean air ASAP

b. Call 9-1-1 and wait for advanced care to arrive

c. Call the poison control center

2. The most important thing is to get the victims to fresh air right away, as long as the persons removing them are protected.

T F

3. It will be useless to try to perform CPR on the unresponsive victim? T F

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Environmental Case 7

A worker has been assigned to a 90-100

degrees work area all day. He tells you he

is not feeling well and is dizzy. He is hot,

red and very sweaty. He collapses while

you are taking him to your in-house nurse.

What should you do now?

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1. Which of the following ideally should happen next? Place the steps in the right order from 1-5.

____ Immediately call 9-1-1 or initiate your emergency response plan

____ Place the victim in the recovery position while waiting for advanced

care to arrive

____ Make sure someone grabs the first aid kit and AED

____ Tap the victim on the shoulder and ask the victim if they are ok? (they can

talk and they respond)

____ Begin cooling as soon as possible

2. If he begins twitching or jerking it is important to place something in his mouth so he does not swallow his tongue.

T F

3. In all cases it is OK to give the victim something to drink? T F

Environmental Case 7

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Answer Key – Page 1 First Aid Basics:

Case 1 (First Things First): #1 – False, #2 – A, #3 – B

Case 2 (BBP Hazards): #1 – True, #2 – D

Case 3 (Scene Safety): #1 – False, #2 - False

Medical Emergencies:

Case 1 (Asthma): #1 – False, #2 – C, #3 – D

Case 2 (Seizure): #1 – False, #2 – False, #3 – 3,1,2,4

Case 3 (Chest Pain): #1 – D, #2 – True, #3 – True

Case 4 (Diabetic): #1 – False, #2 - D , #3 – D

Case 5 (Severe Allergy): #1 – True, #2 - A, #3 - True

Case 6 (Sudden Cardiac Arrest): #1 - False, #2 – 1,3,2,4

Case 7 (Serious Illness): #1 - True, #2 - F, #3 – n/a

Case 8 (Stroke): #1 – True, #2 – F, #3 – n/a

Injuries:

Case 1 (Struck by accident w/internal bleeding): #1 – Are trained, for permission, #2 – Hazards, consciousness & breathing, #3 – false, #4 – a, #5 – False

Case 2 (Fall – Unconscious): #1 – False, #2 – False, #3 – 1,2,3,4

Case 3 (Fall – Conscious): #1 – C, #2 – False, #3 – False

Case 4 (Burn – Severe): #1 – False, #2 – E, #3 - C

Case 5 (Choking): #1 – False, #2 – B, #3 – A

Case 6 (Unconscious Electrical Shock): #1 – True, #2 – True, #3 – False, #4 – False

Case 7 (Conscious & Electrical Shock): #1 – 1,4,2,3,5,6, #2 – True, #3 – False

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Answer Key – Page 2

Injuries (continued):

Case 8 (Flash Burn to Eye): #1 – True, #2 – True, #3 – False

Case 9 (Burn to Large Area): #1 – False, #2 – True, #3 – True

Case 10 (CPR w/head, neck, spine injury): #1 – False, #2 – True, #3 – False

Case 11 (CPR): #1 – False, #2 – False, #3 – False

Case 12 (Struck by Conscious): #1 – True, #2 – True, #3 – True

Case 13 (Stuck by & External Bleeding/shock): #1 – False, #2 – True, #3 – True, #4 – False, #5 – False, #6 – True

Case 14 (Minor Burn): #1 – True, #2 – False, #3 – False, #4 – True

Case 15 (Broken Bone/Compound Fracture): #1 – True, #2 – False, #3 – False, #4 – False

Case 16 (Fall w//head, neck, spine injury): #1 – True, #2 - True

Environmental Emergencies:

Case 1 (Animal Bite): #1 – False, #2 – 2,1,3,4, #3 – False

Case 2 (Frostbite): #1 - False, #2 – False,, #3 – True, #4 - False

Case 3 (Heat exhaust): #1 - D, #2 -False , #3 – True

Case 4 (Bee sting allergy): #1 – C, #2 – False, #3 – True

Case 5 (Chemical Spill): #1 – D, #2 – F, #3 – True

Case 6 (Inhaled Chemical):#1 - B, #2 – True, #3 – False

Case 7 (Heat stroke/seizure): #1 – 1,5,2,3,4, #2 – False, #3 - False

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