Wildland Exam Ch 9-15 Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the first step in treating a firefighter with suspected smoke inhalation?
A) Give them an electrolyte drink
✔✔B) Remove them from the smoky environment
C) Apply a cold compress
D) Elevate their legs
What symptom is a key early sign of heat exhaustion?
A) Shivering
✔✔B) Heavy sweating and dizziness
C) Chest pain
D) Pale, dry skin
How should a small, closed blister on a firefighter’s foot be treated in the field?
✔✔A) Clean, cover, and pad to reduce friction
B) Pop it to release pressure
C) Wrap it tightly
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,D) Leave it open to dry
What is the main goal when treating heat stroke on the fireline?
A) Keep the person awake
✔✔B) Cool the body rapidly and call for EMS
C) Give energy drinks
D) Elevate the feet
What is a sign of rhabdomyolysis in a wildland firefighter?
A) Coughing
B) Clear, frequent urination
✔✔C) Dark brown or tea-colored urine
D) Sneezing
Which method best prevents dehydration during long shifts?
✔✔A) Drink water regularly, even if not thirsty
B) Only drink when resting
C) Limit fluid intake to preserve electrolytes
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,D) Drink sugary beverages
What is the best immediate treatment for minor eye irritation from smoke?
A) Rub eyes gently with gloves
✔✔B) Flush eyes with clean water
C) Apply an ice pack
D) Cover eyes with gauze
What should you do first if a firefighter collapses but is breathing?
✔✔A) Check responsiveness and call for help
B) Give them an energy bar
C) Take off their boots
D) Perform CPR immediately
What part of the body should be cooled first in a heat emergency?
A) Feet
✔✔B) Armpits, neck, and groin
C) Lower back
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, D) Hands
Which of the following best describes an avulsion injury?
A) A clean slice to the skin
✔✔B) A flap of skin that has been partially torn away
C) A blister
D) Bruising under the skin
What’s the most important thing to report before fireline deployment?
A) Shoe size
B) Favorite energy drink
✔✔C) Prescription medications
D) Previous employers
Which item should you **not** give a firefighter suffering from heat stroke?
A) Cool water
✔✔B) Caffeinated beverages
C) Shade and rest
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the first step in treating a firefighter with suspected smoke inhalation?
A) Give them an electrolyte drink
✔✔B) Remove them from the smoky environment
C) Apply a cold compress
D) Elevate their legs
What symptom is a key early sign of heat exhaustion?
A) Shivering
✔✔B) Heavy sweating and dizziness
C) Chest pain
D) Pale, dry skin
How should a small, closed blister on a firefighter’s foot be treated in the field?
✔✔A) Clean, cover, and pad to reduce friction
B) Pop it to release pressure
C) Wrap it tightly
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,D) Leave it open to dry
What is the main goal when treating heat stroke on the fireline?
A) Keep the person awake
✔✔B) Cool the body rapidly and call for EMS
C) Give energy drinks
D) Elevate the feet
What is a sign of rhabdomyolysis in a wildland firefighter?
A) Coughing
B) Clear, frequent urination
✔✔C) Dark brown or tea-colored urine
D) Sneezing
Which method best prevents dehydration during long shifts?
✔✔A) Drink water regularly, even if not thirsty
B) Only drink when resting
C) Limit fluid intake to preserve electrolytes
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,D) Drink sugary beverages
What is the best immediate treatment for minor eye irritation from smoke?
A) Rub eyes gently with gloves
✔✔B) Flush eyes with clean water
C) Apply an ice pack
D) Cover eyes with gauze
What should you do first if a firefighter collapses but is breathing?
✔✔A) Check responsiveness and call for help
B) Give them an energy bar
C) Take off their boots
D) Perform CPR immediately
What part of the body should be cooled first in a heat emergency?
A) Feet
✔✔B) Armpits, neck, and groin
C) Lower back
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, D) Hands
Which of the following best describes an avulsion injury?
A) A clean slice to the skin
✔✔B) A flap of skin that has been partially torn away
C) A blister
D) Bruising under the skin
What’s the most important thing to report before fireline deployment?
A) Shoe size
B) Favorite energy drink
✔✔C) Prescription medications
D) Previous employers
Which item should you **not** give a firefighter suffering from heat stroke?
A) Cool water
✔✔B) Caffeinated beverages
C) Shade and rest
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