AEMT Chapter Quiz 41-42
Which of the following patients should be assigned an immediate (red tag) category? A) 22-year-old male with blunt abdominal trauma, tachycardia, pallor, and diaphoresis B) 31-year-old male with an open fracture of the forearm and minimal external bleeding C) 29-year-old female with a back injury and numbness and tingling in her extremities D) 36-year-old female with an open brain injury, agonal breathing, and a slow pulse rate
A) 22-year-old male with blunt abdominal trauma, tachycardia, pallor, and diaphoresis
Which of the following statements regarding a "dirty bomb" is correct? A) Dirty bombs could injure victims with both radioactive material and the explosive material used to deliver it. B) Dirty bombs contain significant amounts of radioactive material and are capable of being delivered via a missile. C) The dirty bomb, because of its ability to cause massive damage over a large geographic area, is an effective WMD. D) The effectiveness of a dirty bomb is solely dependent on the amount of alpha radiation that it emits.
A) Dirty bombs could injure victims with both radioactive material and the explosive material used to deliver it.
Which of the following duties or responsibilities does NOT fall within the realm of the EMS branch of the ICS? A) Extrication B) Treatment C) Transport D) Triage
A) Extrication
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the treatment supervisor? A) Primary assessment B) Patient packaging C) Secondary triage D) Communication with the medical branch director
A) Primary assessment
Botulinum is: A) a potent bacterial neurotoxin. B) a disease of the leukocytes. C) rarely associated with death. D) an acute viral infection.
A) a potent bacterial neurotoxin.
Which of the following statements regarding hazardous materials is correct? A) A package or truck need only contain small quantities of a hazardous chemical before it must bear a placard or label. B) Some substances are not hazardous by themselves, but become toxic when mixed with another chemical. C) Most hazardous materials are odorless and colorless, even when a substantial leak or spill has occurred. D) Identifying the presence of a hazardous material is generally very easy because of the consistent use of placards.
B) Some substances are not hazardous by themselves, but become toxic when mixed with another chemical.
A disease vector is defined as: A) the spectrum of signs that define a disease. B) the period of time between exposure and illness. C) any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter. D) the ability of a virus or bacterium to be spread.
C) any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter.
Unlike viruses and bacteria, neurotoxins: A) have a slow onset of symptoms. B) cause skin blistering. C) are not contagious. D) cause high fever.
C) are not contagious.
In preparing for a disaster, EMS systems should have enough supplies for at least a ______ period of self-sufficiency. A) 24-hour B) 96-hour C) 48-hour D) 72-hour
D) 72-hour
You are triaging four patients who were involved in a head-on motor vehicle crash. Which of the following patients should be assigned the highest (red) triage category? A) A 50-year-old male with an open head injury and no pulse B) A 36-year-old female with back pain and numb extremities C) A 29-year-old male with bilaterally closed femur deformities D) A 49-year-old female with diabetes and difficulty breathing
D) A 49-year-old female with diabetes and difficulty breathing
Most acts of terror are: A) unplanned. B) impulsive. C) nuclear attacks. D) covert.
D) covert.
All of the following are vesicant agents, EXCEPT: A) lewisite. B) phosgene oxime. C) sulfur mustard. D) sarin.
D) sarin.
Which of the following is NOT a role of the AEMT at the scene of a HazMat incident? A) Decontamination B) Transportation C) Rehabilitation D) Triage and treatment
A) Decontamination
Which of the following statements regarding storage containers and hazardous materials is correct? A) In most cases, there is no correlation between the color of the container and the possible contents. B) The Emergency Response Guidebook tells you the type and color of container used to store hazardous materials. C) Red phosphorus from a drug laboratory is found in a blue container that is clearly labeled. D) Steel utility drums are used to contain acids, bases, and other corrosive chemicals and substances.
A) In most cases, there is no correlation between the color of the container and the possible contents.
Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is correct? A) Pulmonary anthrax is the most deadly form. B) There is presently no vaccine against anthrax. C) Anthrax is a deadly virus that replicates. D) Cutaneous anthrax has a 90% mortality rate.
A) Pulmonary anthrax is the most deadly form.
Which of the following chemicals is a nerve agent? A) Soman B) Phosgene C) Chlorine D) Lewisite
A) Soman
According to the START triage system, which of the following patients should be triaged as an immediate priority (red tag)? A) Unresponsive with a respiratory rate of 34 breaths/min B) Apneic, despite manually opening the airway C) Conscious with a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min D) Conscious, in severe pain, with radial pulses present
A) Unresponsive with a respiratory rate of 34 breaths/min
While triaging patients at the scene of a building collapse, you encounter a young child who is conscious, alert, and breathing; has bilateral radial pulses; and has a severely angulated leg, which is not bleeding. According to the JumpSTART triage system, you should: A) assign him a delayed (yellow) category and continue triaging the other patients. B) quickly bind his legs together to stabilize the fracture, and continue triaging. C) apply high-flow oxygen, obtain baseline vital signs, and continue triaging. D) evacuate him to a designated area and assign him a minimal (green) category.
A) assign him a delayed (yellow) category and continue triaging the other patients.
After eating at a local restaurant, a 20-year-old male complains of blurred vision, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing. He is conscious; however, his respirations are profoundly labored and producing minimal tidal volume. You should: A) assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen. B) position him supine and elevate his legs. C) request a paramedic to administer atropine. D) apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
A) assist his ventilations with 100% oxygen.
During a motor vehicle collision involving multiple patients, the IC would MOST likely: A) designate a safety officer, but retain other command functions. B) maintain responsibility for all of the command functions. C) relinquish command when a senior EMS provider arrives at the scene. D) delegate all of the command functions to the appropriate personnel.
A) designate a safety officer, but retain other command functions.
You and your partner arrive at the scene of a fire at a large office complex. Witnesses tell you that they heard a loud explosion shortly before the building caught fire. You should: A) ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building. B) tell the witnesses that you suspect that the explosion was the work of a terrorist. C) carefully document the witnesses' statements and report them immediately. D) take standard precautions and begin searching for critically injured patients.
A) ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building.
The FIRST step in the START triage system is to: A) move all walking patients to a designated area. B) scan the area for patients with severe bleeding. C) get a quick head count of all the patients involved. D) focus on the patients who are unconscious.
A) move all walking patients to a designated area.
At a very large incident, the __________ section is responsible for managing the tactical operations usually handled by the IC on routine EMS calls. A) operations B) planning C) logistics D) finance
A) operations
Nerve agents, a class of chemicals called organophosphates, were first discovered while in search of a superior: A) pesticide. B) vaccine. C) antibiotic. D) detergent.
A) pesticide.
The function of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is to: A) prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents. B) prepare for the potential of a nuclear attack against the United States. C) educate city and county governments regarding foreign terrorist attacks. D) facilitate a standard method of incident command for natural disasters.
A) prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents.
The primary route of exposure of vesicant agents is the: A) skin. B) respiratory tract. C) vascular system. D) nervous system.
A) skin.
After recognizing that an incident involves a hazardous material, you should contact the hazardous materials team and then: A) take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others. B) don standard equipment before gaining access to any patients. C) not allow anyone within 25' to 50' of the incident scene. D) identify the chemical using the Emergency Response Guidebook.
A) take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
At present, the likelihood of a nuclear attack against the United States is very low because: A) terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb. B) the United States has an effective early warning system to detect an incoming nuclear missile. C) other than the United States, no other countries are currently in possession of nuclear weapons. D) all nuclear devices or weapons that different countries are in possession of are currently accounted for.
A) terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb.
After primary triage, the triage supervisor should communicate all of the following information to the medical branch officer, EXCEPT: A) the recommended transport destination for each patient. B) the number of patients that are in each triage category. C) recommendations for movement to the treatment area. D) the total number of patients that have been triaged.
A) the recommended transport destination for each patient.
You are treating a patient who experienced a significant exposure to cyanide. He is semiconscious and is breathing inadequately. The MOST appropriate method of providing assisted ventilations to this patient is to: A) use a bag-mask device. B) perform mouth-to-mask ventilations. C) perform mouth-to-mouth ventilations. D) request a paramedic unit to intubate.
A) use a bag-mask device.
The chemical attacks that occurred in Tokyo between 1994 and 1995 were carried out by a/an: A) violent religious group. B) single-issue terrorist group. C) extremist political group. D) group of domestic terrorists.
A) violent religious group.
In determining the potential for a terrorist attack, you should routinely observe all of the following on every call, EXCEPT: A) weather conditions. B) victim's statements. C) the type of call. D) the location type.
A) weather conditions.
Which of the following is probably NOT a mass-casualty incident? A) A rollover crash of a school bus with eight children who have injuries of various severity B) A motor vehicle crash with two critically injured patients and two ambulances C) An apartment fire with one patient and the possibility of others trapped in the building D) A loss of power to a hospital or nursing home with ventilator-dependent patients
B) A motor vehicle crash with two critically injured patients and two ambulances
__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require several inches of lead or concrete to prevent penetration. A) Beta B) Alpha C) Gamma D) Neutron
B) Alpha
Which of the following MOST accurately describes a mass-casualty incident? A) An incident in which at least half of the patients are critically injured B) An incident that greatly taxes or depletes a system's available resources C) An incident that involves more than five critically injured or ill patients D) An incident where patients have been exposed to hazardous materials
B) An incident that greatly taxes or depletes a system's available resources
According to the START triage system, what should you do if a patient is found to have a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min? A) Administer high-flow oxygen. B) Assess for bilateral radial pulses. C) Triage the patient as delayed. D) Assess his or her neurologic status.
B) Assess for bilateral radial pulses.
Which of the following statements regarding transport of patients from a mass-casualty incident or disaster site is correct? A) Patients who are in cardiac arrest should clearly be transported first. B) Immediate-priority patients should be transported two at a time. C) Walking wounded patients should be taken to the closest hospitals. D) Delayed-priority patients should be transported five at a time.
B) Immediate-priority patients should be transported two at a time.
Which of the following statements regarding the persistency and volatility of a chemical agent is correct? A) Sarin, a powerful nerve agent, is nonvolatile and can remain on a surface for long periods. B) VX, a highly persistent nerve agent, can remain in the environment for weeks to months. C) Sulfur mustard, a vesicant agent, is generally considered to have a low level of persistence. D) Lewisite, a vesicant agent, is nonvolatile and evaporates quickly in an optimum temperature.
B) VX, a highly persistent nerve agent, can remain in the environment for weeks to months.
Which of the following chemicals requires identification with a placard, regardless of how many pounds the shipment weighs? A) Nonflammable gases B) Water-reactive solids C) Flammable liquids D) Air-reactive solids
B) Water-reactive solids
Cross-contamination occurs when: A) an AEMT provides care to a victim after the victim has been decontaminated. B) an AEMT is exposed to a victim who has not yet been decontaminated. C) two AEMTs are exposed to the same agent after being decontaminated. D) an AEMT has direct contact with a chemical agent at a terrorist incident.
B) an AEMT is exposed to a victim who has not yet been decontaminated.
Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where: A) weapons of mass destruction are distributed. B) antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed. C) chemical weapons are manufactured and distributed. D) chemical and biologic weapons are stockpiled.
B) antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed.
A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is MOST accurately defined as: A) any device used for the express purpose of creating carnage in an effort to make a particular point. B) any agent used to bring about mass death, casualties, or massive infrastructural damage. C) a device or agent used to destroy a specific area or region within a given geographic location. D) a nuclear or chemical weapon that can be launched from one country to another country.
B) any agent used to bring about mass death, casualties, or massive infrastructural damage.
You and your partner arrive at the scene where a truck has crashed into a small building, injuring eight people. You immediately request additional ambulances and begin the triage process. The first patient that you triage is a young female who is unconscious and apneic. She has an open head injury and her pulse is weak and thready. You should: A) place a red tag on her and continue triaging. B) assign her a low priority and continue triaging. C) assess the severity of her open head injury. D) begin ventilating her with a bag-mask device.
B) assign her a low priority and continue triaging.
When a rehabilitation area is established at the scene of a mass-casualty incident, it should: A) be staffed by the treatment supervisor and at least one physician. B) be in a location that prevents visualization of the scene itself. C) provide rehabilitative services to both responders and patients. D) be mandated that responders participate in a defusing session.
B) be in a location that prevents visualization of the scene itself.
You are dispatched to the scene of a building explosion. Upon arrival, you see people frantically fleeing the building, screaming, "Everyone is passing out!" You should: A) assist with the evacuation and begin triaging the patients. B) carefully assess the situation and ensure your own safety. C) notify dispatch and state that a terrorist attack has occurred. D) contact the FBI immediately and report the current situation.
B) carefully assess the situation and ensure your own safety.
Exposure to _________ would MOST likely result in immediate respiratory distress. A) soman B) chlorine C) lewisite D) tabun
B) chlorine
Historically, the weak point at most major incidents has been: A) incident briefing. B) communication. C) lack of personnel. D) accountability.
B) communication.
The means by which a terrorist will spread a particular agent is called: A) weaponization. B) dissemination. C) incubation. D) aerosolization.
B) dissemination.
The Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics is an example of: A) an ecoterrorist attack. B) domestic terrorism. C) apocalyptic violence. D) state-sponsored terrorism.
B) domestic terrorism.
Symptoms of both inhaled and ingested ricin include: A) liver necrosis and diarrhea. B) fever and headache. C) dehydration and convulsions. D) joint pain and bradycardia.
B) fever and headache.
Injuries or conditions that would be classified as first priority (red tag; immediate) include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) severe medical problems. B) fractures of multiple long bones. C) uncontrolled or severe hemorrhage. D) any airway or breathing difficulty.
B) fractures of multiple long bones.
Placards and labels on a storage container are intended to: A) advise responders of the appropriate neutralizing measures. B) give a general idea of the hazard inside that particular container. C) provide specific information about the chemical being carried. D) broadly classify chemicals as being explosive or non-explosive.
B) give a general idea of the hazard inside that particular container.
A supervisor who has more than seven people reporting to him or her: A) is more beneficial to the overall effort than a supervisor with fewer personnel because his or her team can accomplish more tasks. B) has exceeded an effective span of control and should divide tasks and delegate the supervision of some tasks to another person. C) should assign a specific task to each person reporting to him or her and regularly follow up to ensure that the tasks were carried out. D) should regularly report to the incident commander (IC) to inform him or her of the functions that his or her team is performing.
B) has exceeded an effective span of control and should divide tasks and delegate the supervision of some tasks to another person.
Initial signs and symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fevers include: A) acute onset of double vision. B) headache and sore throat. C) joint pain and unequal pupils. D) severe abdominal muscle spasms.
B) headache and sore throat.
According to the JumpSTART triage system, if a pediatric patient is not breathing, you should: A) open the airway and reassess breathing. B) immediately check for a pulse. C) give two rescue breaths and reassess. D) triage him or her as expectant.
B) immediately check for a pulse.
The type and severity of wounds sustained from incendiary and explosive devices primarily depend on the: A) type of material used to manufacture the device. B) patient's distance from the epicenter of the explosion. C) pressure that is generated from the explosion itself. D) size of the structure that was involved in the explosion.
B) patient's distance from the epicenter of the explosion.
Pulmonary hemorrhage and inner ear damage are examples of __________ blast injuries. A) tertiary B) primary C) miscellaneous D) secondary
B) primary
When introduced into the body, ricin causes: A) enlarged lymph nodes and extreme pain. B) pulmonary edema and circulatory failure. C) intestinal obstruction and severe sepsis. D) necrosis of muscle tissue and cell destruction.
B) pulmonary edema and circulatory failure.
You have a critically injured patient in the back of your ambulance, ready to be transported. There are other injured patients at the scene and it will be approximately 10 minutes before other ambulances will arrive. Law enforcement personnel are at the scene. You should: A) direct a police officer to monitor the patients as you transport. B) remain at the scene until at least one other ambulance arrives. C) assign the least injured patient the task of caring for the others. D) transport the critically injured patient to a trauma center.
B) remain at the scene until at least one other ambulance arrives.
Most terrorist attacks: A) involve the use of nuclear explosive devices. B) require multiple terrorists working together. C) occur within the continental United States. D) are carried out by fewer than three people.
B) require multiple terrorists working together.
When victims involved in a mass-casualty incident are moved to the treatment area: A) all uninjured patients are placed in a holding area and closely observed. B) secondary triage is performed and the appropriate treatment is rendered. C) definitive care is provided and preparations for transport will be made. D) they will be rapidly assessed and prioritized according to their injuries.
B) secondary triage is performed and the appropriate treatment is rendered.
The reference used as a base for your initial actions at a HazMat incident is/are: A) the material safety data sheet (MSDS). B) the Emergency Response Guidebook. C) the bill of lading. D) your local EMS protocols.
B) the Emergency Response Guidebook.
The process performed to artificially maximize the target population's exposure to a biologic agent, thereby exposing the greatest number of people and achieving the desired effect, is called: A) dissemination. B) weaponization. C) alkalinization. D) potentiation.
B) weaponization.
Level _____ hazardous materials would cause irritation on contact but only mild residual injury, even without treatment. A) 3 B) 0 C) 1 D) 2
C) 1
Which of the following agents blocks the body's ability to use oxygen and possesses an odor similar to almonds? A) Phosgene oxime B) Organophosphates C) Hydrogen cyanide D) Carbon monoxide
C) Hydrogen cyanide
A tour bus has overturned, resulting in numerous patients. When you arrive, you are immediately assigned to assist in the triage process. Patient 1 is a middle-aged male with respiratory distress, chest pain, and a closed deformity to his right forearm. Patient 2 is a young female who is conscious and alert, but has bilateral femur fractures and numerous abrasions to her arms and face. Patient 3 is an older woman who complains of abdominal pain and has a history of cardiovascular disease. Patient 4 is unresponsive, is not breathing, has a weak carotid pulse, and has a grossly deformed skull. What triage categories should you assign to these patients? A) Patient 1, delayed (yellow); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, minimal (green); Patient 4, immediate (red) B) Patient 1, delayed (yellow); Patient 2, immediate (red); Patient 3, delayed (yellow); Patient 4, immediate (red) C) Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4, expectant (black) D) Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, minimal (green); Patient 3, delayed (yellow); Patient 4, expectant (black)
C) Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4, expectant (black)
Unlike bacterial agents, viral agents: A) are far less infectious. B) respond to antibiotics. C) are usually not treatable. D) do not replicate in the body.
C) are usually not treatable.
Upon arriving at the scene of a possible hazardous materials (HazMat) incident involving several patients, you should: A) rope off the entire perimeter. B) divert traffic away from the scene. C) carefully assess the situation. D) retrieve all critical patients.
C) carefully assess the situation.
A 49-year-old man has been removed from his overturned tanker, which was carrying a hazardous material. The tank ruptured and he was exposed to the material. When rescue personnel bring him to the decontamination area, they note that he is unconscious and has slow, shallow breathing. They should: A) request that EMS personnel don standard precautions, enter the warm zone, and begin immediate treatment of the patient. B) defer the decontamination procedure and bring the patient directly to awaiting EMS personnel for immediate treatment. C) cut away all of the patient's clothing and do a rapid rinse to remove as much of the contaminating matter as they can. D) decontaminate the patient as they would any other patient and then move him to the area where EMTs are waiting.
C) cut away all of the patient's clothing and do a rapid rinse to remove as much of the contaminating matter as they can.
The purpose of the incident command system (ICS) is to: A) reduce overall mortality and morbidity from large-scale mass-casualty incidents and to restore key infrastructure. B) quickly and efficiently respond to natural disasters and terrorist incidents, regardless of the complexity of the incident. C) ensure responder and public safety, achieve incident management goals, and ensure the effective use of resources. D) protect the public from the effects of large- and small-scale disasters and to minimize the financial impact from such incidents.
C) ensure responder and public safety, achieve incident management goals, and ensure the effective use of resources.
As the first arriving emergency responder at the scene of a suspected terrorist or WMD incident, you should request additional resources as needed and then: A) remain where you are until additional ambulances arrive at the scene. B) direct your partner to begin triaging patients as you call medical control. C) function as the incident commander until additional personnel arrive. D) carefully inspect the area for the presence of secondary explosive devices.
C) function as the incident commander until additional personnel arrive.
The development of an incident action plan is the responsibility of the: A) operations section. B) logistics section. C) planning section. D) finance section.
C) planning section.
A severe risk of terrorist attacks is indicated by the color _____ by the Department of Homeland Security Advisory System. A) green B) blue C) red D) orange
C) red
If an incident increases in scope and complexity, the IC should consider: A) ceasing all operations until a revised plan is established. B) maintaining responsibility for all of the command functions. C) relinquishing command to someone with more experience. D) requesting a second IC to assist him or her with the incident.
C) relinquishing command to someone with more experience.
A persistent or nonvolatile chemical agent can: A) evaporate quickly when left on a surface. B) remain in the environment for many weeks. C) remain on a surface for more than 24 hours. D) explode without warning and releases gases.
C) remain on a surface for more than 24 hours.
Signs and symptoms of exposure to a nerve agent include: A) hypertension and severe pulmonary edema. B) dry mouth, dilated pupils, and headache. C) salivation, pinpoint pupils, and diarrhea. D) tachycardia, flushed skin, and unequal pupils.
C) salivation, pinpoint pupils, and diarrhea.
An attack on an abortion clinic would MOST likely be carried out by a/an: A) extremist political group. B) violent religious group. C) single-issue group. D) doomsday cult.
C) single-issue group.
A critical function of the safety officer is to: A) determine the most efficient approach to extricate a victim. B) monitor emergency responders for signs of stress and anxiety. C) stop an emergency operation whenever a rescuer is in danger. D) brief responders during the demobilization phase of an incident.
C) stop an emergency operation whenever a rescuer is in danger.
You are triaging patients at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash when you encounter a young male who is unresponsive and is not breathing. After you open his airway, he begins to breathe at a rapid rate. According to the START triage system, you should: A) assist his ventilations with a bag-mask device and perform a rapid scan of his entire body. B) move him to the treatment area so he can receive a more comprehensive assessment of his status. C) tag him as immediate (red), place him in the recovery position, and move to the next patient. D) move to the other patients, but reassess him in 5 minutes to determine if he is still breathing.
C) tag him as immediate (red), place him in the recovery position, and move to the next patient.
A patient in respiratory arrest at the scene of a mass-casualty incident would typically be classified as a fourth priority (black tag; expectant) patient, unless: A) he or she has signs of an injury to the cervical spine. B) there are at least three other patients in respiratory arrest. C) there are enough resources to provide care for him or her. D) he or she has external signs of severe thoracic trauma.
C) there are enough resources to provide care for him or her.
A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, should be triaged with a __________ tag during a mass-casualty incident. A) red B) green C) yellow D) black
C) yellow
Which of the following questions is of LEAST pertinence when the AEMT is determining whether or not to declare a mass-casualty incident and activate the ICS? A) How many seriously injured patients can be effectively cared for in my ambulance? B) How long will it take for additional resources to arrive at the scene once requested? C) What will happen if there are more than two patients that require emergency care? D) How many paramedics are able to respond to the scene and provide advanced care?
D) How many paramedics are able to respond to the scene and provide advanced care?
Your work uniform is an example of what level of protection? A) Level B protection B) Level C protection C) Level A protection D) Level D protection
D) Level D protection
Interoperability, an important feature of the NIMS, refers to the ability of: A) EMS systems and fire departments in the same jurisdiction to effectively work as a team. B) the federal government to intervene during any large- or small-scale incident involving terrorism. C) county and state law enforcement agencies to acquire information and pass it along to EMS personnel. D) agencies of different types or from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.
D) agencies of different types or from different jurisdictions to communicate with each other.
You are assessing a 30-year-old female who presents with respiratory distress and tachycardia after she opened a package that was delivered to her home. The patient tells you that there was a fine white powder on the package, but she did not think it was important. This patient has MOST likely been exposed to: A) botulinum. B) a neurotoxin. C) Ebola. D) anthrax.
D) anthrax.
A carboy is a container that would MOST likely be used to store and transport: A) combustible materials. B) flammable liquids. C) explosives. D) corrosives.
D) corrosives.
You and your partner are the first to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. As you approach the scene, you can see multiple patients, some walking and others who are still in their vehicles. You should: A) begin rapidly triaging all patients before requesting additional help. B) establish an incident command post until you are relieved of your duties. C) immediately move all ambulatory patients to a designated area. D) declare a mass-casualty incident and request additional resources.
D) declare a mass-casualty incident and request additional resources.
As the first-arriving senior AEMT at the scene of an incident, you should perform a scene size-up and then: A) quickly identify the walking wounded. B) call for additional resources. C) begin the triage process. D) establish command.
D) establish command.
The term used when individual units or different organizations make independent and often inefficient decisions regarding an incident is called: A) single command. B) logistical chaos. C) undermining. D) freelancing.
D) freelancing.
Burn patients without airway compromise and patients with multiple bone or joint injuries should be marked with a __________ triage at a mass-casualty incident. A) red B) yellow C) black D) green
D) green
In order to accomplish the goal of primary triage, it is important to: A) begin life-saving care immediately upon detecting critical injuries. B) perform a rapid assessment on all patients who appear to be unstable. C) take no more than 2 minutes to determine the patient's status. D) keep the triage assessment brief and the patient categories basic.
D) keep the triage assessment brief and the patient categories basic.
If the incident command system (ICS) is already established at the scene of a WMD or terrorist attack, the AEMT should: A) contact the EMS medical director and obtain further instructions. B) begin triaging patients and start treating the most critical ones. C) remain in the rehabilitation area until he or she is assigned a task. D) locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment.
D) locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment.
As a triage supervisor, you: A) must prepare patients for transport before they leave the triage area. B) should communicate with area hospitals regarding their capabilities. C) are responsible for providing initial treatment to all patients. D) must not begin treatment until all patients have been triaged.
D) must not begin treatment until all patients have been triaged.
Unlike a mass-casualty incident, a natural disaster: A) is typically short-lived and does not require as much manpower. B) exists when there are more than 100 critically injured patients. C) usually does not require the ICS process. D) often requires personnel to remain on scene for several days.
D) often requires personnel to remain on scene for several days.
When multiple patients present with an acute onset of difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and hoarseness or stridor, you should be MOST suspicious of exposure to: A) a vesicant agent. B) sarin or soman. C) a nerve agent. D) phosgene or chlorine.
D) phosgene or chlorine.
A Level 4 hazardous material: A) requires protective gear to ensure that no part of the skin's surface is exposed. B) causes temporary damage or injury unless prompt medical care is provided. C) is mildly toxic but still requires the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus. D) requires specialized gear designed for protection against that particular hazard.
D) requires specialized gear designed for protection against that particular hazard.
All of the following biologic agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to person, EXCEPT: A) smallpox. B) pneumonic plague. C) viral hemorrhagic fever. D) ricin.
D) ricin.
Early signs and symptoms of smallpox include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) body aches. B) high fever. C) headaches. D) skin blisters.
D) skin blisters.
The ____________ supervisor is responsible for notifying area hospitals and determining their availability and capabilities. A) medical B) triage C) treatment D) transportation
D) transportation
Command functions under the ICS include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) public information officer B) liaison officer. C) safety officer. D) triage officer.
D) triage officer.
