Principles of Workplace First Aid

Question 1

If providing first aid and CPR are part of your job description, then you must help while working.

True

False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

MedLink authorization is required for the administration of most medications.

True

False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which standardized communication protocol is recommended for MEDLINK/EMS notifications and handovers?

SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan)

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)

Answer 3

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

Question 4

What is a common barrier to effective communication with injured or ill individuals who speak a different language?

Lack of medical equipment

Inadequate training of first aiders

Misinterpretation of symptoms and instructions

Emotional stress of the injured person

Answer 4

Misinterpretation of symptoms and instructions

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of first aid in the workplace?

To provide long-term medical treatment.

To replace professional medical care.

To diagnose medical conditions.

To minimize injury and future disability.

Answer 5

To minimize injury and future disability.

Question 6

Which of the following are unique challenges of providing first aid in an aviation environment?

Select all that apply.

Reduced oxygen levels

Stable environment

Abundant medical staff

Limited resources

High humidity

Answer 6

Reduced oxygen levels
Limited resources

Question 7

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is defined as equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious illness or injury.
True of False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What are organisms that cause infections called?

Antibodies
Pathogens
Vaccines
Antigens

Answer 8

Pathogens

Question 9

hrough which of the following routes can pathogens be transmitted?

Select all that apply.

Air-borne droplets

Direct contact with infected blood or other body fluids

Food & Water

Vectors

Zoonoses

Answer 9

All of the above

Question 10

Under what conditions can a first aid attendant administer an epinephrine autoinjector without MedLink/EMS authorization?

Signs of anaphylactic shock and no known contraindications only.

History of exposure to an allergen, signs of anaphylactic shock, and no known contraindications.

History of exposure to an allergen and no known contraindications only.

History of exposure to an allergen and signs of anaphylactic shock only.

Answer 10

History of exposure to an allergen, signs of anaphylactic shock, and no known contraindications.

Question 11

What do Good Samaritan laws in Canada protect workplace first aiders from, provided they act in good faith and avoid gross negligence?

Legal consequences
Medical certification
Employment benefits
Financial compensation

Answer 11

Legal consequences

Question 12

What is the primary objective of hazard identification in the workplace?

To systematically identify and document potential hazards present in the workplace.

To assess the financial impact of workplace hazards.

To train employees on safety protocols.

To eliminate all hazards in the workplace.

Answer 12

To systematically identify and document potential hazards present in the workplace.