E-learning Step 1 of 19 0% Introduction This e-learning examines the knowledge and skills that emergency response officers (EROs) need to administer first aid, take initial action to fight a fire and conduct an evacuation. It exists out of 5 modules, each of them will be examined with a multiple-choice test. The Emergency Response Officer Examination consists of a multiple-choice theory exam and a practical. During the practical your ability to fulfil the required tasks will be tested. Both will be done during class. Your name* First name Last name Introduction1. An emergency response officer must operate according to the general rules for emergency response when he receives a report of a fire. What is his HIGHEST priority?*To start extinguishing the fire immediatelyTo ascertain what has happened and what is wrong with the victimTo be aware of danger2. How should an emergency response officer report an incident?*According to the internal incident reporting procedureOn the basis of instructions from bystandersIt depends on the circumstances3. A colleague has fallen in the stairwell. How should the emergency response team be alerted?*By calling 112By calling 0900-8844According to the procedures agreed in the organisation4. What information must always be provided when reporting an incident?*The department where the victims works, what has happened and what emergency services are requiredThe name of the victim , the number of EROs at the scene, and the time of the incidentThe name of the person who reported the incident, the location and what has happened5. What is an important task for an ERO when the emergency services arrive?*Advising the emergency services how they can best tackle the incidentProviding information on the progress of the incidentDetermining how many emergency response personnel should be deployed Introduction6. What is the BEST thing an ERO can do if a bystander becomes emotional at the scene of an incident?*Talk to the bystander and try to calm him downRemain calm and concentrate on his emergency response activitiesMove the victim to a quieter location7. What is an important thing to remember when laying a victim down who has been moved using the Rautek emergency grip?*To ensure that the victim's legs are lying diagonallyTo support the victim's side with your handTo support the victim's head8. You find a victim who responds when you talk to him. What is the first thing you do?*Ask the victim what happenedCheck the victim's breathingCall 1129. How can you protect yourself safely from infection?*By avoiding contact with bloodBy washing your hands after treating the victimBy wearing gloves10. What tip would you give the ERO in the photo below now that you know how to perform the Rautek emergency grip?*Place your body as close as possible to victimLift the victim by stretching your legsLook in front of you to see if the situation is safe Part 111. How can you prevent a wound from becoming infected?*By allowing the wound to bleed before it is dressedBy applying pressure to the woundBy treating the wound properly12. What determines the amount of blood lost through an external wound?*The age of the victimThe extent to which the wound is infectedThe nature and severity of the wound13. When should an ERO always consult a doctor after administering first aid?*With a deep wound in the faceWith a graze caused by scraping along a wallWith a paper cut14. Which of the EROs below is applying the right treatment to a light wound on the arm?*ERO 3 removes jewellery and clothing and applies a pressure bandageERO 2 holds the arm up and applies pressure to the woundERO 1 cleans the wound with water and applies an emergency dressing15. What is the best way to support a wounded arm after it has been dressed?*The ERO applies a pressure bandageThe ERO lays a cold pack on the dressed wound and applies a slingThe victim supports the arm himself in a position that feels most comfortable Part 116. What is the cause of a contusive injury to the eye?*Ultraviolet radiationA speck of dirt in the eyeA hard blow to the eye17. A colleague has a speck of dirt in his eye, which you can see. What is the BEST thing you can do?*Pull the eyelids apart several timesPull the eyelids apart and remove the speck with a clean piece of gauzeTell his colleague to rub his eyes with his hands18. A colleague has a metal splinter in his eye. What is the BEST thing you can do?*Take the colleague to a doctorTry to remove the splinter using a piece of gauzeLeave the splinter in the eye, cover the eye with a hand and consult a doctor19. With which kind of eye injury should the victim cover his eye with his hand?*Bleeding in the eyeA speck of dirt in the eyeA contusive injury to the eye20. What should you do if a colleague has been hit in the eye with a ball?*Take the colleague to a doctorTell the colleague to sit in a semi-reclining position and wait until the pain recedesRinse the eye as quickly as possible with flowing wate Part 121. What is meant by a sprain?*Damage to blood vessels in the subcutaneous tissue or musclesA fracture in the structure of the boneMovement in the outer ends of the joints in relation to each other22. What causes a bruise?*Excessive stress to a jointStretching the tendonsA fall or blow23. A victim has had a fall. He complains of pain in his foot and ankle. He can only move his foot and ankle slightly and there is some swelling. What is probably the problem?*The victim has a sprained ankleThe victim has a broken lower legThe victim has a broken ankle24. A colleague has a sprained wrist. What first aid can you administer?*Apply a trauma dressingKeep the affected arm coolApply pressure to the wrist25. What do we call a dressing applied in the case of a sprained ankle or wrist?*An emergency dressingA support bandageA sterile dressing Part 126. What is typical of a dislocation?*The joint can only bend to a limited extentThe joint is in an abnormal positionThere is no visible external bleeding27. What symptoms are typical of a closed fracture?*Pain, swelling and limited use of the limbLocal rednessSevere external bleeding28. What symptoms occur in the event of a fractured collarbone?*The shoulder hangs limp and moving it is very painfulThe victim cannot touch his chest with his chinThe arm on the affected side is dislocated29. What first aid can you administer to a fractured leg?*Apply a pressure dressing to prevent further swellingPlace the leg in the correct position and cool it offMake sure that the leg does not move and support it with a rolled-up blanket30. A construction worker is fitting new window frames on the second floor. He slips and falls four metres to the ground. He complains of pains in his lower back and cannot move his legs. What first aid can you administer as an ERO?*Apply a neck support collarPlace the victim in the recovery positionLeave the victim in the position in which you found him Part 131. Which of the factors listed below determine the severity of a burn?*The temperature of the surrounding airThe thickness of the skinThe weight of the victim32. What kind of burn does a victim have whose skin is red, slightly swollen, painful and has blisters?*Third degreeSecond-degreeFirst-degree33. What is the MINIMUM time that the skin should be cooled with lukewarm water in the event of hand scalded by hot water?*25 to 30 minutes10 to 20 minutes30 to 40 minutes34. When should you ALWAYS contact a doctor or call 112 in the event of burns?*With burns in the faceWith contact burnsWith sunburn35. An ERO treats a burn on the leg of a colleague. What is the best way to proceed?*Remove any clothing that is stuck to the wound and cool for at least 10 minutesCool for a minimum of 10 minutes and consult a doctorTake the victim to a doctor and let the doctor cool the burn Part 2 Part 236. How should a victim's airway be opened?*By placing the victim in the recovery positionBy giving two effective breathsBy tilting the head backwards and performing a chin lift37. What is a precondition for performing a chin lift to open a victim's airway?*The victim must be lying on his sideThe victim must be lying on his backThe victim must be lying on his front38. Where should you place your hands when performing chest compressions?*On the lowest point of the sternumIn the centre of the chestAbove the centre of the chest39. What is the MAXIMUM time you can take to check a victim's breath?*3 seconds10 seconds5 seconds40. How often should you check the breathing of a victim in the recovery position?*After 5 minutesEvery 10 secondsAt least once a minute Part 241. What is the Heimlich manoeuvre used for? To cure:*Inadequate breathingAbsence of breathingBlockage of the airway42. What is the main cause of shock?*External or internal bleedingObstruction of the windpipeA severe electric shock43. In which of the following situations is it necessary to call 112?*If a victim is experiencing constriction of the chest which does not pass when he restsIf a victim has a speck of dirt in his eyeIf a victim has a cut in his hand44. In which of the following situations has the victim suffered a stroke?*Constriction of the chestSpasmodic movementsDistortion of the face45. What is the correct way to treat a victim with severe loss of blood from the arm?*Exert pressure on the wound and apply a pressure bandageRemove jewellery and clothing and apply a pressure bandageRinse the wound till the bleeding stops and apply an emergency dressing Part 3 Part 346. How can a fire be extinguished?*By raising the temperatureBy increasing the flow of oxygenBy removing the oxygen47. In which of the following situations can an ERO try to extinguish a fire?*The fire is still restricted to the place where it startedThe fire is on one floorThe fire is still burning in various rooms in the building48. An ERO sees through a window that a room is full of smoke. What is the best thing to do?*Take a deep breath and go insideEnter the room by crawling on the floorDon't enter the room49. What kind of extinguisher can an ERO use to put out a fire in an electricity cupboard?*Fire hoseFire blanketC02 extinguisher50. What kind of fire can be put out with a class C extinguisher?*A solid substance fireLiquid fireGas fire Part 351. As an emergency response officer, what should you know before you start fighting a fire?*How high the temperature isHow long the fire has been burningWhat is burning52. What type of extinguishing equipment is the most suitable for putting out gas fires?*A fire hoseA foam extinguisherA dry powder extinguisher53. What type of extinguishing equipment is best suited to putting out fires involving solid materials?*A carbon dioxide extinguisherDry powder extinguisherA fire hose54. What position must you take up to open a door that opens towards you if you suspect that there is a fire behind it?*Kneeling behind the doorBent down in front of the doorCrouched against the wall next to the door handle55. What is the most important reason for an ERO to keep low to the ground when putting out a fire?*You will not inhale any smokeYou can stand the heat betterThe extinguisher lasts longer Part 4 Part 456. Why does an ERO close self-closing doors in the case of fire?*Because the compartment will be closed off and smoke will not be able to spread any furtherTo prevent people from leaving the building in the wrong directionBecause then he will know that he has checked that57. May an ERO use the fire service lift during an evacuation?*No, the fire service lift may only be used by the fire serviceYes, but only to transport people in a wheelchairThat depends on the agreements made between the ERT and the fire service58. How do staff members leave the building during an evacuation?*Via the normal routeVia the ERT routeVia the route indicated by the escape route signs59. Why should EROs know the escape routes in their building?*To secure the supply of rescue equipmentTo be able to show staff the escape routes in all circumstancesTo show the fire service the way into the building60. In which of the following circumstances can an ERO make use of a lift?*If bedridden patients have to be evacuatedIf there is a fire in the stairwellIf there is a fire in another wing of the building Part 461. What is the first thing an ERO must do after being alerted by the evacuation signal?*Check the rooms in his departmentKeep the escape routes freeSecure his own workstation62. What is one of the aims of the ERT during an evacuation?*Switch off the heating to prevent the room becoming too hotClose doors and windows to make sure that no one can get into the buildingMake sure no one is left in the building63. What should the ERO look out for when checking rooms?*Whether anyone is in the roomPersonal propertyValuable documents64. What does an ERO do if he encounters colleagues while checking the rooms?*He accompanies them to the workstation, for security reasonsHe assembles them together in his departmentHe sends them to the assembly point65. What happens at the assembly point?*Staff and visitors are assisted at the assembly pointThe EROs assist the emergency servicesAll EROs start the evacuation from the assembly point This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms.
