Chapter 11 Pre-Test

You are called to the scene of a​ multiple-vehicle collision at which several patients are injured and bleeding. Which of the following provides the best protection against bloodborne​ pathogens? A. Standard Precautions B. Appropriate personal decontamination C. The use of HEPA respirators D. Decontamination of common surfaces

A. Standard Precautions

Your unit arrives first at the scene of a​ tractor-trailer motor vehicle crash. Your partner notes that he sees hazardous materials placards on the truck. You should​ first: A. stage in​ place, upwind from the scene. B. immediately leave the scene. C. use your intercom to ask the driver to come to the ambulance. D. approach the truck to identify the placard.

A. stage in​ place, upwind from the scene.

You suspect that your patient may have tuberculosis. Which of the following should be added to your personal protective​ equipment? A. ​N-95 mask B. Simple face mask C. Gown D. Shoe covers

A. ​N-95 mask

Which of the following is the definition of mechanism of​ injury? A. A dangerous​ instrument, machine, or vehicle B. A force or forces that may have caused injury C. An injury sustained through operation of machinery D. A​ point-by-point summary of how an accident occured

B. A force or forces that may have caused injury

Which of the following scenes would require you to be extra​ vigilant? A. A noisy scene in an open factory area B. An unusually quiet scene C. A large crowd at a daycare D. Police on scene motioning you in

B. An unusually quiet scene

You have been dispatched to 29 Park Avenue for a man having chest pain. As you approach the​ house, you hear loud voices and verbal threats coming from inside. You​ should: A. approach the scene quietly. B. NOT enter the scene. C. use the PA system to announce your arrival. D. direct everyone to move away from the patient.

B. NOT enter the scene.

You are performing a scene​ size-up at a large motor vehicle crash scene. Which of the following elements should be assessed​ first? A. The number of patients. B. Possible hazards to your safety. C. A general impression of the patient. D. The need for additional resources.

B. Possible hazards to your safety.

An explosion has occurred at a local church. You are the first responding medical​ unit, and you note many patients lying in the street. After establishing incident​ command, you should​ next: A. begin primary triage. B. call for additional resources and begin the scene​ size-up. C. return to the ambulance until additional resources arrive. D. begin caring for the closest patient.

B. call for additional resources and begin the scene​ size-up

A relevant consideration during scene​ size-up would​ be: A. carefully writing down everything that you and your partner do. B. determining the mechanism of injury of nature of illness. C. speculating as to what factors might have caused the emergency situation. D. thinking through the route to the hospital to avoid​ high-traffic areas.

B. determining the mechanism of injury of nature of illness.

You respond to a motor vehicle accident. Determining where the patient was​ seated, if he was wearing a seat​ belt, and if the airbags deployed are part of determining​ the: A. nature of the illness. B. mechanism of injury. C. danger zone. D. patient history.

B. mechanism of injury.

What is the purpose for establishing a danger zone while working at a motor vehicle crash​ scene? A. To ensure that the traffic will be rerouted around the wreckage B. To establish the area where the fire department will be operating C. To designate the area where special safety precautions should be taken D. To require additional equipment to be dispatched to the scene

C. To designate the area where special safety precautions should be taken

You are dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on a street in a residential neighborhood. As you pull​ up, you note that none of the houses along the street have lights on. You should​ suspect: A. that the residents are not yet home from work. B. a violent ambush. C. downed power lines. D. that the houses are not occupied.

C. downed power lines.

You are dispatched to the scene of a child who was bitten by a dog. What step of the scene​ size-up can you begin to perform before​ arrival? A. Instruct bystanders on bleeding control. B. Determine whether the dog has been immunized. C. Establish the seriousness of the bite. D. Determine whether the dog has been secured.

D. Determine whether the dog has been secured.

Which of the following would be the appropriate place to park an ambulance if you were responding to a hazardous materials scene that involved gases or​ fumes? A. Uphill from the scene B. Downwind from the scene C. Downhill from the scene D. Level with the scene

D. Level with the scene

Your patient is an elderly male who has paralysis of his right arm and leg. What is an aspect of the scene that may help you identify the nature of this​ patient's illness? A. The patient if he is conscious B. The​ patient's family members C. Bystanders who have entered the scene D. Visible medications

D. Visible medications

You are dispatched for a​ 35-year-old male complaining of chest pain. You arrive on scene at a residential address in a very​ run-down section of town. You approach the scene​ carefully, and upon​ entering, you find that the patient has been shot in the chest. You​ should: A. provide treatment of immediate life threats only. B. call for law enforcement and then begin care. C. provide treatment of immediate life threats and then leave the scene. D. exit the scene and call for law enforcement.

D. exit the scene and call for law enforcement.

A​ 77-year-old female complains of chest pain. When you​ arrive, her husband greets you at the front door. You note that he is out of​ breath, sweaty, and holding his chest. You​ should: A. ask him where the patient is located. B. assess his wife first but then return to him once you have confirmed that she is​ non-emergent. C. immediately focus your attention only on him. D. radio for an additional unit and have your partner assess him while you check on his wife.

D. radio for an additional unit and have your partner assess him while you check on his wife.

The​ EMT's initial evaluation of the scene is called​ the: A. hazard assessment. B. initial assessment. C. primary assessment. D. scene​ size-up.

D. scene​ size-up.