Electrical First Aid Essentials

What is the first thing you should do if you find someone has been electrocuted?

• Begin CPR immediately.

• Call for medical help.

• Try to touch the person to see if they are okay.

• Use a metal rod to push the person away from the source of electricity.

If a person is still in contact with the electrical source, what should you do?

• Pull them away using your hands.

• Use a non-conductive material to remove them from the source.

• Immediately touch them to ground the electrical current.

• Splash water on them to short-circuit the electricity.

Which of the following is a safe non-conductive material to use in an electrical first aid situation?

• Wet rope.

• Wooden stick.

• Aluminum ladder.

• Rubber gloves.

What should you do for a victim with a burn from an electrical shock?

• Apply ice to the burn immediately.

• Cover the burn with a thick cloth.

• Rinse the burn with cool water and cover it with a sterile gauze.

• Burst any blisters that have formed.

When performing CPR on an electrocution victim, what is the correct compression to breath ratio?

• 15:2

• 30:2

• 5:1

• 10:2

If someone has been shocked and is unconscious but breathing, what position should you place them in?

• Supine position.

• Prone position.

• Recovery position.

• Seated position.

What is the recommended method to check if an unconscious person is breathing after an electric shock?

• Place your ear next to their mouth and listen.

• Watch their chest for movement.

• Feel for breath on your cheek.

• All of the above.

Which of the following should NOT be done when treating electrical burns?

• Use ice to cool the burn.

• Apply antibiotic ointments.

• Cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth.

• Seek professional medical help.

How should you approach a person who has been electrocuted if the area is still dangerous?

• Carefully, while wearing rubber-soled shoes.

• Quickly, to save them as soon as possible.

• Only after ensuring the power source is turned off or you are insulated.

• By throwing a blanket over them to extinguish any potential fire.

What is the most important step to take before providing first aid to an electrocution victim?

• Check for a pulse.

• Ensure the scene is safe for you to enter.

• Begin administering CPR.

• Apply pressure to any wounds.