Ch. 47 AEMT Questions

When should your patient be shielded from the elements of a rescue​ operation? A. After the patient has been extricated B. Immediately upon contact C. After you and the rescue team are safe and protected D. Only if the patient becomes hypothermic

After you and the rescue team are safe and protected

During extrication which of the following is of utmost importance concerning patient​ care? A. Continued attention to patient condition B. Continued attention to airway management C. Continued attention to spinal immobilization D. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is a desirable characteristic of protective footwear for use in rescue​ situations? A. Leather upper construction B. Steel toe and metatarsal protection C. Proper fit D. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a common prying tool used for​ extrication? A. Pry bar B. Crow bar C. Halligan tool D. All of the above

All of the above

You have entered into a wrecked vehicle to care for the entrapped patient during extrication. What must you do to provide optimum care of this​ patient? A. Begin treatment according to protocol. B. Protect the patient from potential hazards associated with extrication. C. Maintain constant communication with the extrication officer. D. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a hydraulic extrication​ tool? A. Pneumatic lifting bag B. Jaws of Life C. Halligan tool D. Axe

Jaws of Life

You are the first responder to arrive on scene of an MVC on the interstate. One lane is blocked while the other is still open and vehicles are driving by at high rates of speed. What additional resource would be the priority to call for help on​ scene? A. Fire department. B. Law enforcement. C. An extrication team. D. Additional ALS units.

Law enforcement.

What type of gloves should the Advanced EMT wear during vehicle​ extrication? A. Leather gloves B. Thick rubber gloves C. Wool gloves D. Cotton gloves

Leather gloves

Which of the following plays an important role in making critical decisions about treatment and transport of a patient who has been involved in an​ MVC? A. Differential diagnosis B. Pertinent negatives C. Mechanism of injury D. Secondary assessment

Mechanism of injury

Where is the HV battery pack usually located in hybrid​ vehicles? A. Near the front seats B. Near the back seats C. In the engine compartment D. In the trunk

Near the back seats

During vehicle​ extrication, when is it acceptable to enter the​ wreckage? A. Only after you have donned the appropriate PPE B. As soon as you identify a patient is entrapped C. Before the vehicle has been stabilized D. Never

Only after you have donned the appropriate PPE

You have responded to an MVC rollover on a busy highway. On arrival to the​ scene, you find the vehicle resting on its roof. The patient has been ejected and is wedged between the vehicle and the ground. Which of the following extrication tools will you expect the extrication team to use to lift the vehicle off of the​ patient? A. Cribbing B. Hydraulic spreaders C. ​Power-driven extension ram D. Pneumatic lifting bags

Pneumatic lifting bags

What are tools used in extrication to provide leverage and mechanical advantage by multiplying the force​ applied? A. Striking tools B. Cutting tools C. Prying tools D. Hand tools

Prying tools

When is the stabilization technique of shoring MOST often​ used? A. When void spaces need to be filled to prevent the movement of a vehicle B. When cribbing cannot be accomplished in a practical way C. After the vehicle has been initially stabilized D. When the vehicle needs to be tied off with rope or a chain

When cribbing cannot be accomplished in a practical way

The use of prefabricated​ wood, plastic, or metal pieces to create a tight fit between an auto and base is known​ as: A. shoring. B. cribbing. C. rigging. D. shimming.

cribbing

All of the following are your responsibilities during vehicle extrication EXCEPT​: A. being the​ patient's advocate and communicating with the extrication team on his behalf. B. working cooperatively with the extrication team to make decisions about how the rescue should proceed. C. providing patient care. D. determining what equipment the extrication team will use to gain access.

determining what equipment the extrication team will use to gain access.

Which of the following hazards should the extrication team be particularly alert to in rear impact​ collisions? A. Electrical shock B. Airbag deployment C. Fuel leaks D. Leaking fluid into the passenger compartment

fuel leakas

Vehicles that use an​ on-board rechargeable energy storage system and a​ fuel-based power source for propulsion are known​ as: A. hybrid vehicles. B. ​battery-operated vehicles. C. ethanol vehicles. D. electric vehicles.

hybrid vehicles.

In an extrication​ situation, which type of glove provides the BEST protection against injury from jagged metal and broken​ glass? A. Nitrile B. Leather C. Latex D. Cotton

leather

The BEST way to protect yourself from injury when working in a vehicle rescue in which there are nondeployed airbags is​ to: A. maintain proper distance from the nondeployed airbags. B. avoid placing pressure on areas of the vehicle that can deploy the airbags. C. position yourself so that the patient is between you and the airbag. D. disconnect the electrical power to the vehicle.

maintain proper distance from the nondeployed airbags.

The primary role of EMS providers during ambulance response to rescue situations​ is: A. patient care. B. disentanglement. C. removing the patient from the scene. D. gaining access.

patient care

Extrication tools that are powered by electric motors or​ gas-powered engines to keep the​ tool's hydraulic fluid under pressure are known​ as: A. ​Porta-power tools. B. ​power-driven hydraulic tools. C. pneumatic lifting tools. D. manual hydraulic tools.

power-driven hydraulic tools.

You hear a vehicle extrication team say they are going to use a Halligan tool. You should recognize that they are going to use a​ _______ tool as part of the extrication process. A. hydraulic B. striking C. cutting D. prying

prying

Equipment used for further stabilizing a wrecked​ vehicle, such as​ ropes, chains, and​ webbing, is known​ as: A. rigging. B. shoring. C. cribbing. D. shimming.

rigging

The use of​ ropes, chains, and webbing to further stabilize a wrecked vehicle is known​ as: A. rigging. B. shoring. C. cribbing. D. padding.

rigging

Which of the following is essential to inform you of the type of rescue techniques needed for quick and safe access to the​ patient? A. Scene​ size-up B. Secondary assessment C. Rapid trauma assessment D. Primary assessment

scene size-up

Which type of impact relating to MVCs would offer the least protection to the​ passenger? A. Rear B. Front C. Top D. Sides

sides

You are preparing a responsive patient for vehicle extrication that will require the use of hydraulic and pneumatic​ tools, as well as breaking vehicle glass. Which of the following should you provide to protect the​ patient? A. Tarp B. Leather gloves C. Turnout gear D. Lightweight extrication suit

tarp

In electrical restraint​ systems, what is the LEAST amount of voltage that may cause a system to be accidentally​ activated? A. 2 volts B. 0.5 volt C. 1 volt D. 1.5 volts

0.5 volt

​High-voltage systems stay powered up for up to​ _____ minutes after the vehicle is shut off or the​ 12-volt battery is disconnected. A. 20 B. two C. 10 D. five

10

During extrication of a patient that has been involved in an MVC you notice a strong smell of gasoline. What equipment should fire personnel have immediately on​ standby? A. A fan to blow the fumes out of the car B. A charged fire hose in case a fire breaks out C. A fire extinguisher in case a small fire begins in the passenger compartment D. Turnout gear for you to throw over your patient

A charged fire hose in case a fire breaks out

Your patient has been involved in an MVC. You note massive damage to the front of the vehicle. You report a strong smell of gasoline to the scene commander. The patient is entrapped and extrication is underway. What should fire crew have on standby as a precautionary measure to provide further patient​ safety? A. An extra set of turnout gear B. A set of​ lineman's pliers to disconnect the battery C. A charged​ hand-line D. A fire extinguisher

A charged​ hand-line

When assisting with a water rescue located near the edge of a body of​ water, you must be equipped with which of the​ following? A. Turnout gear B. A personal flotation device C. ​50-foot section of rope D. All of the above

A personal flotation device

You have gained access to a patient who is entrapped in a motor vehicle. The extrication team is attempting to open the​ driver's door, and the hydraulic tools are next to the​ patient's head. Which of the following should be used to protect the patient from further​ harm? A. A tarp to protect the patient from flying debris B. Hearing protection to protect the patient from the loud noises of the rescue equipment C. A hard object to place a barrier between the patient and the rescue equipment D. All of the above

All of the above

When working with other professionals to extricate a​ patient, which of the following is critical in providing good patient​ outcomes? A. All professionals communicate directly to the scene commander. B. The Advanced EMT only focuses on patient care. C. The Advanced EMT takes control of the entire scene. D. All professionals work together as a team.

All professionals work together as a team.

During rescue operations in which debris or fluid may be directed toward your​ face, you should wear goggles approved by which​ entity? A. National Fire Protection Association B. Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration C. American National Standards Institute D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

American National Standards Institute

Upon arrival at a motor vehicle accident that involved a​ rollover, you note that the patient is entrapped in the vehicle. Which of the following additional resources should you immediately call to provide you with​ assistance? A. The power company B. Search and rescue team C. Additional ALS unit D. An extrication team

An extrication team

Which of the following is a structural member of a​ vehicle, to which deformity indicates significant impact and the potential need for​ extrication? A. Quarter panel B. Kick panel C. Rocker panel D. B post

B post

Why must the Advanced EMT have a good understanding of the dynamics of a rescue situation​ scene? A. Because the role of the Advanced EMT will change as the scene changes B. Because anticipation of the changing conditions in both the patient and the scene will allow you to plan for treatment C. Because the incident commander may call on the Advanced EMT for advice to successfully manage the scene D. Because the dynamics of a rescue situation do not change and the Advanced EMT should strictly adhere to protocols and standing orders

Because anticipation of the changing conditions in both the patient and the scene will allow you to plan for treatment

You are attempting to gain access to an unresponsive patient who was the driver of a vehicle that made frontal impact with a tree. There is no damage to the passenger​ compartment, but the doors are​ locked, and you are unable to open them. What should you do​ next? A. Begin opening the door using heavy rescue equipment. B. Break the windshield and access the patient. C. Try to wake the patient by loudly calling his or her name. D. Break the opposite window using a window punch and unlock the door.

Break the opposite window using a window punch and unlock the door.

You have responded for a sick person at a commercial farming​ operation, but on your arrival at a large structure on the​ premises, you are told that there are now three sick people in an​ animal-housing area of the building. Which of the following should you​ do? A. Tell the patients to exit the structure so you can assess them B. Call a hazmat team to assess the situation C. Enter the structure to assess the patients D. Enter the structure to remove the patients before assessing them

Call a hazmat team to assess the situation

For the safety of the Advanced EMT and​ bystanders, what must all downed power lines be​ considered? A. Charged with electricity B. ​"Dead" with no electricity running C. Safe to touch as long as you are wearing have rubber gloves D. Safe to walk over

Charged with electricity

A​ 30-year-old female was the driver of a vehicle that has been involved in an MVC with a side impact. There is notable damage to the​ driver's side​ door, and you are unable to open it. What should you do next to try to gain access to the​ patient? A. Break the​ driver's side window to gain access. B. Call for an extrication team to open the​ driver's door with hydraulic tools. C. Check the passenger door to see if it can be opened. D. Begin extrication by using hand tools to saw through the​ driver's side locking mechanism

Check the passenger door to see if it can be opened.

Which type of helmet is adequate for vehicle and structural​ extrication? A. Kayaking helmet B. Climbing helmet C. Compact firefighting helmet D. Standard hard hat

Compact firefighting helmet

Which of the following BEST describes the reason a​ confined-space rescue is particularly​ dangerous? A. Confined spaces produce claustrophobia. B. The Advanced EMT is not trained in​ confined-space rescue. C. Confined spaces are often oxygen deprived. D. All of the above

Confined spaces are often oxygen deprived.

You respond to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that struck a power pole. While performing your scene​ size-up, you notice a power line on the ground in the area where you would make patient contact. The power line is lying motionless and is not arcing. What should you​ do? A. Proceed to the vehicle to perform a patient assessment. B. Contact your supervisor and ask if it is safe to proceed. C. Return to your ambulance and move to a staging area. D. Contact the power company immediately.

Contact the power company immediately.

While inside a wrecked​ vehicle, the extrication officer reports to you that all of the nondeployed airbags have been deactivated. To ensure the safety of your patient and to prevent further​ injury, what should you​ do? A. Continue to treat the airbags as if they are live. B. Double check that the airbags have been deactivated. C. Place yourself between the patient and the airbags. D. Check for any sensors that the extrication crew may have missed.

Continue to treat the airbags as if they are live.

While performing extrication on a hybrid​ vehicle, a fire breaks out around the back seat of the vehicle. Which of the following should firefighters use to extinguish the fire and to cool the metal case of the HV battery​ pack? A. Copious amounts of water B. A foam suppression agent C. Small amounts of water combined with dry chemicals D. A dry chemical agent

Copious amounts of water

The material used to fill void spaces and prevent movement of a crashed vehicle during rescue is​ called: A. chocking. B. rigging. C. shoring. D. cribbing.

Cribbing

What is the term for stabilizing a wrecked vehicle by filling void spaces between the vehicle and the ground during​ extrication? A. Rigging B. Shoring C. Padding D. Cribbing

Cribbing

Which of the following would not be considered an alternative​ fuel? A. 85 percent ethanol B. Compressed natural gas C. Diesel D. Liquefied natural gas

Diesel

What is the final step in disconnecting the electrical system of a hybrid​ vehicle? A. Stabilizing the vehicle B. Shift gear selector into park C. Turning the ignition off D. Disconnecting the​ 12-volt battery

Disconnecting the​ 12-volt battery

What is an important understanding that each rescue professional must keep in mind during rescue​ operations? A. Each individual should be prepared to perform other tasks that are not assigned to him or her. B. Each individual should know and perform his or her specific task. C. Each individual should only be aware of his or her specific task. D. Each individual should focus only on patient care and then his or her specific task.

Each individual should know and perform his or her specific task.

During the scene​ size-up, which of the following will give you clues to expected injuries that could be received in a​ MVC? A. Exterior condition of the vehicle B. Number of patients on scene C. Length of skid marks on the road D. Interior condition of the vehicle

Exterior condition of the vehicle

On the scene of an​ MVC, the Advanced EMT may need to participate in the freeing and removal of the patient from the entanglement of the wrecked vehicle. What is this​ called? A. Disengagement B. Rescue C. Extrication D. Rapid removal

Extrication

What is the MOST common​ engine-related hazard that an extrication team should be concerned about when performing extrication operations on a frontal impact​ collision? A. Fuel leak B. Fire C. Electrical shock D. Airbag deployment

Fire

What is the minimum distance a rescuer should be from a nondeployed​ side-impact airbag when inside a wrecked vehicle during​ extrication? A. 20 inches B. 10 inches C. Three inches D. Five inches

Five inches

Which of the following is a major concern when performing extrication procedures on a vehicle that is resting on its​ roof? A. ​Side-airbag deployment B. Fluids leaking into the passenger compartment C. Electrical shock from the battery D. Lack of visibility

Fluids leaking into the passenger compartment

What is the ideal number of rescuers required to transport a patient on a backboard across rough​ terrain? A. Two B. Five C. Four D. Three

Four

When extricating a patient after a​ MVC, which type of impact would cause the AEMT to be MOST on guard against the potential of​ fire? A. Side impact B. Top impact C. Frontal impact D. Rear impact

Frontal impact

When performing extrication on a hybrid vehicle you note bright orange cables running underneath the back seat. Based on your knowledge of hybrid vehicles you identify these cables​ as: A. brake cables. B. HV power cables. C. ​10-volt battery cables. D. hydraulic fuel lines.

HV power cables.

Which of the following is important to identify when making a decision on the safest way to gain access to a patient who is entrapped in a wrecked vehicle that involved a top​ impact? A. Vehicle make and model B. Vehicle speed prior to the wreck C. The size of the patient D. How the vehicle came to rest after the wreck

How the vehicle came to rest after the wreck

When there is still a gap between cribbing and an​ auto, what should be used to fill the​ void? A. Shims B. Debris found on the road C. Pneumatic airbags D. Rope

Shims

Which vehicle stabilization techniques would be MOST appropriate when attempting to secure a vehicle that is on its​ side? A. Shimming B. Rigging C. Cribbing D. Shoring

Shoring

Which of the following​ power-driven hydraulic tools would be use for pushing or pulling during​ extrication? A. Pedal cutters B. Shears C. Spreaders D. Extension rams

Spreaders

What is the first step in working on or near a hybrid​ vehicle? A. Shifting gear selector to park B. Disconnecting the battery C. Stabilizing the vehicle D. Turning the ignition off

Stabilizing the vehicle

You are on the scene of a patient who is stranded in a river with a swift moving current. The patient is screaming for​ help, and your partner begins to head for the water to swim out to the patient. What should you​ do? A. Stop your partner and insist on calling a swift water rescue team. B. Tell your partner you are a better swimmer and go yourself. C. Trust that your partner is a good swimmer and allow him or her to continue. D. Stop your partner and throw out a flotation device with a line attached to it towards the patient.

Stop your partner and insist on calling a swift water rescue team.

You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision in which a sedan has struck a utility​ pole, which has broken off and is causing the utility lines it supports to sag to the ground next to the vehicle. There is no evidence of​ fire, and the damage is to the​ vehicle's front, with an area in the center of the hood suffering about 10 inches of crush. Law enforcement is on the scene to control traffic. Which of the following resources can you clearly identify a specific need​ for? A. Extrication team B. Hazmat team C. The utility company D. All of the above

The utility company

Before gaining access to a patient that is entrapped in a wrecked​ vehicle, what must be completed to help ensure the safety of the Advanced​ EMT? A. The vehicle must be stabilized. B. The Advanced EMT must determine if the doors are unlocked on the vehicle. C. The Advanced EMT must have on a safety helmet and a shield. D. The patient must consent to treatment.

The vehicle must be stabilized.

What is a disadvantage of manual hydraulic tools compared to​ power-driven hydraulic​ tools? A. They exert less force on the vehicle. B. They only allow for operation in​ wide-open spaces. C. They are bulky and heavy. D. They operate more slowly and have a more limited range.

They operate more slowly and have a more limited range.

You arrive on scene and find your patient stranded in calm water. What should you do to remove the patient from the​ water? A. Coach the patient to swim to shore. B. Call a swift water rescue team. C. Jump in and swim out to the patient. D. Throw out a flotation device with a line attached to it.

Throw out a flotation device with a line attached to it.

You arrive on scene to find to vehicles that have been involved in a​ head-on collision. Another ambulance crew is caring for the occupants of one of the​ vehicles, and your patient is unresponsive and entrapped in a vehicle in which the engine is still running. What should you do​ next? A. Quickly package the patient for immediate removal from the vehicle. B. Begin extrication by cutting the​ driver's side door open. C. Turn off the engine. D. Immediately begin assessment of your patient.

Turn off the engine.

Which of the following will provide the BEST protection during​ extrication? A. Safety helmet with visor B. Leather gloves C. Turnout gear D. Level A hazardous materials suit

Turnout gear

On the scene of an automobile versus power​ pole, you note that there are two power lines on the ground. Your partner states that they appear to be phone lines and do not have a charge. The power company is on scene. What should you​ do? A. Assume your partner is an expert and the lines are discharged. B. Ask the scene commander to confirm the power lines are discharged. C. Proceed to the patient and perform an assessment. D. Wait for the power company to confirm the lines are discharged.

Wait for the power company to confirm the lines are discharged.

You are caring for an entrapped victim of a motor vehicle accident on a very cold night. Which of the following should be used to help prevent hypothermia of the patient during​ extrication? A. Warmed IV fluids B. Heat packs C. Turnout gear placed on the patient D. Wool blankets

Wool blankets

In what order are you responsible for safety on the scene of a rescue​ operation? A. Your​ partner's safety, your​ safety, and the safety of your patient B. Your​ safety, your​ partner's safety, and the safety of your patient C. Your​ patient's safety, your​ safety, and your​ partner's safety D. Your own safety only

Your​ safety, your​ partner's safety, and the safety of your patient

You have responded to an open field behind a housing development for an injured​ person, but on your​ arrival, bystanders tell you that the patient is actually stranded on the slope of a rapidly rising​ arroyo, or creek. When requesting water rescue​ response, it is critical that you provide all of the information​ EXCEPT: A. any debris in the water. B. the movement and depth of the water. C. the water temperature. D. an exact assessment of the​ patient's injuries.

an exact assessment of the​ patient's injuries.

The simplest way to gain access to a patient who has been entrapped in a vehicle is​ to: A. crawl through the least damaged window. B. attempt to open the door with the least damage. C. crawl through the windshield of the vehicle. D. remove the​ driver's door with hydraulic tools.

attempt to open the door with the least damage.

To ensure​ safety, rescue operations should be performed by​ ______________ only. A. trained professionals B. the Advanced EMT C. the incident commander D. fire department personnel

trained professionals

To prevent fogging during vehicle​ extrication, goggles should​ be: A. vented. B. tinted. C. made of glass. D. attached to a helmet.

vented

A visual scanning of the scene that will assist you in making critical decisions about scene management is known​ as: A. primary assessment. B. windshield survey. C. secondary assessment. D. scene survey.

windshield survey.

The process of making specific observations about a rescue scene prior to exiting your vehicle is called​ a: A. scene​ size-up. B. rapid trauma survey. C. windshield survey. D. primary assessment.

windshield survey.

Which of the following is FALSE relating to airbag​ deployment? A. An impulse of 0.5 volt may cause a system to be accidentally activated. B. ​Front-impact airbags deploy at a higher rate of speed than​ side-impact bags. C. Maintain the​ 5-10-20-inch rule. D. Treat all nondeployed airbags as if they are live.

​Front-impact airbags deploy at a higher rate of speed than​ side-impact bags.

Which of the following is an example of essential PPE that should be worn during a​ confined-space rescue? A. Turnout gear B. Filtered dust mask C. ​Self-contained breathing apparatus D. Safety helmet with a shield

​Self-contained breathing apparatus