Quiz How much do you know about carbon monoxide?

Question 1 / 10

Carbon Monoxide is

A common occupational hazard

A poison gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless

Dangerous when inhaled because it displaces oxygen in the blood, depriving vital organs of oxygen

All of the above

Question 2 / 10

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include all of the following EXCEPT :

Headaches

Drowsiness

Talkativeness

Nausea

Question 3 / 10

What can produce carbon monoxide?

Gasoline, propane and oil

Natural gas

Wood and coal

All of the above

Question 4 / 10

How much carbon monoxide is needed to cause health complications?

Very little

A moderate amount

A significant amount

Very high amount

Question 5 / 10

A common source of carbon monoxide is :

Battery-operated tools

Equipment that uses combustion to operate

Electronics

Solar-powered machinery

Question 6 / 10

How does carbon monoxide impact your health?

It destroys the lining of your vessels

It replaces the oxygen in your blood.

Both of the above

First two are incorrect

Question 7 / 10

To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, employers can :

Install an effective ventilation system

Use carbon monoxide detectors

Avoid the use of fuel-burning equipment in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces

Question 8 / 10

Some occupations that may be at increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning include :

Welders, garage mechanics, and forklift operators

Healthcare workers, nutritionists, and psychiatrists

Foresters, wetlands biologists, and park rangers

Teachers, librarians, and students

Question 9 / 10

If crews are working in confined spaces where the presence of CO is suspected, employers can help to protect employees by :

Smelling the air to detect CO before allowing workers to enter

Making sure employees test for sufficient oxygen before entering

Providing sprays to freshen the air

Equipping workers with adequate lighting so they can see if the air is tainted with CO

Question 10 / 10

When you suspect a worker has CO poisoning, you should :

Refrain from moving the victim

Move the worker to fresh air immediately, call 9-1-1, and administer 100% oxygen if the victim is breathing or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the victim is not breathing

Try to get the victim to drink a hot, caffeinated beverage

Use an automated electronic defibrillator (AED) on the victim  

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