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?*On the basis of instructions from bystandersIt depends on the circumstancesAccording to the internal incident reporting procedure3. A colleague has fallen in the stairwell. How should the emergency response team be alerted?*By calling 0900-8844By calling 112According 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 person who reported the incident, the location and what has happenedThe name of the victim , the number of EROs at the scene, and the time of the incident5. What is an important task for an ERO when the emergency services arrive?*Determining how many emergency response personnel should be deployedProviding information on the progress of the incidentAdvising the emergency services how they can best tackle the incident Introduction6. What is the BEST thing an ERO can do if a bystander becomes emotional at the scene of an incident?*Remain calm and concentrate on his emergency response activitiesMove the victim to a quieter locationTalk to the bystander and try to calm him down7. 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?*Call 112Check the victim's breathingAsk the victim what happened9. 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?*Look in front of you to see if the situation is safeLift the victim by stretching your legsPlace your body as close as possible to victim Part 111. How can you prevent a wound from becoming infected?*By applying pressure to the woundBy allowing the wound to bleed before it is dressedBy treating the wound properly12. What determines the amount of blood lost through an external wound?*The nature and severity of the woundThe age of the victimThe extent to which the wound is infected13. When should an ERO always consult a doctor after administering first aid?*With a graze caused by scraping along a wallWith a deep wound in the faceWith a paper cut14. Which of the EROs below is applying the right treatment to a light wound on the arm?*ERO 2 holds the arm up and applies pressure to the woundERO 1 cleans the wound with water and applies an emergency dressingERO 3 removes jewellery and clothing and applies a pressure bandage15. What is the best way to support a wounded arm after it has been dressed?*The victim supports the arm himself in a position that feels most comfortableThe ERO applies a pressure bandageThe ERO lays a cold pack on the dressed wound and applies a sling Part 116. What is the cause of a contusive injury to the eye?*A hard blow to the eyeA speck of dirt in the eyeUltraviolet radiation17. 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 and remove the speck with a clean piece of gauzePull the eyelids apart several timesTell 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?*Leave the splinter in the eye, cover the eye with a hand and consult a doctorTake the colleague to a doctorTry to remove the splinter using a piece of gauze19. With which kind of eye injury should the victim cover his eye with his hand?*A speck of dirt in the eyeA contusive injury to the eyeBleeding in the eye20. What should you do if a colleague has been hit in the eye with a ball?*Rinse the eye as quickly as possible with flowing wateTake the colleague to a doctorTell the colleague to sit in a semi-reclining position and wait until the pain recedes Part 121. What is meant by a sprain?*Movement in the outer ends of the joints in relation to each otherA fracture in the structure of the boneDamage to blood vessels in the subcutaneous tissue or muscles22. What causes a bruise?*A fall or blowExcessive stress to a jointStretching the tendons23. 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 broken ankleThe victim has a broken lower legThe victim has a sprained ankle24. A colleague has a sprained wrist. What first aid can you administer?*Apply a trauma dressingApply pressure to the wristKeep the affected arm cool25. What do we call a dressing applied in the case of a sprained ankle or wrist?*An emergency dressingA sterile dressingA support bandage Part 126. What is typical of a dislocation?*The joint is in an abnormal positionThere is no visible external bleedingThe joint can only bend to a limited extent27. 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 weight of the victimThe thickness of the skin32. 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?*10 to 20 minutes30 to 40 minutes25 to 30 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?*10 seconds5 seconds3 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 breathingBlockage of the airwayAbsence of breathing42. What is the main cause of shock?*Obstruction of the windpipeExternal or internal bleedingA 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?*Spasmodic movementsConstriction of the chestDistortion of the face45. What is the correct way to treat a victim with severe loss of blood from the arm?*Remove jewellery and clothing and apply a pressure bandageRinse the wound till the bleeding stops and apply an emergency dressingExert pressure on the wound and apply a pressure bandage Part 3 Part 346. How can a fire be extinguished?*By increasing the flow of oxygenBy removing the oxygenBy raising the temperature47. In which of the following situations can an ERO try to extinguish a fire?*The fire is on one floorThe fire is still burning in various rooms in the buildingThe fire is still restricted to the place where it started48. 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?*C02 extinguisherFire blanketFire hose50. What kind of fire can be put out with a class C extinguisher?*Gas fireLiquid fireA solid substance fire Part 351. As an emergency response officer, what should you know before you start fighting a fire?*How high the temperature isWhat is burningHow long the fire has been burning52. What type of extinguishing equipment is the most suitable for putting out gas fires?*A fire hoseA dry powder extinguisherA foam extinguisher53. What type of extinguishing equipment is best suited to putting out fires involving solid materials?*A carbon dioxide extinguisherA fire hoseDry powder extinguisher54. 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 then he will know that he has checked thatTo prevent people from leaving the building in the wrong directionBecause the compartment will be closed off and smoke will not be able to spread any further57. May an ERO use the fire service lift during an evacuation?*No, the fire service lift may only be used by the fire serviceThat depends on the agreements made between the ERT and the fire serviceYes, but only to transport people in a wheelchair58. How do staff members leave the building during an evacuation?*Via the route indicated by the escape route signsVia the normal routeVia the ERT route59. Why should EROs know the escape routes in their building?*To show the fire service the way into the buildingTo be able to show staff the escape routes in all circumstancesTo secure the supply of rescue equipment60. In which of the following circumstances can an ERO make use of a lift?*If there is a fire in another wing of the buildingIf there is a fire in the stairwellIf bedridden patients have to be evacuated Part 461. What is the first thing an ERO must do after being alerted by the evacuation signal?*Secure his own workstationCheck the rooms in his departmentKeep the escape routes free62. What is one of the aims of the ERT during an evacuation?*Close doors and windows to make sure that no one can get into the buildingMake sure no one is left in the buildingSwitch off the heating to prevent the room becoming too hot63. What should the ERO look out for when checking rooms?*Personal propertyValuable documentsWhether anyone is in the room64. What does an ERO do if he encounters colleagues while checking the rooms?*He accompanies them to the workstation, for security reasonsHe sends them to the assembly pointHe assembles them together in his department65. What happens at the assembly point?*The EROs assist the emergency servicesAll EROs start the evacuation from the assembly pointStaff and visitors are assisted at the assembly point This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms.
