EMT Chapter 8

upon arrival at a MVC the emt should

leave only the essential warning lights activated

If the incident command system is already established at the scene of a terrorist attack, the EMT should

locate the medical staging officer to obtain his or her assignment

The reasons for rescue failure can be recalled by the mnemonic FAILURE. According to this mnemonic, the U stands for

underestimating the logistics of the incident

Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique is correct

it is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle

Botullnum is

a potent bacterial neurotoxin

Phosgene has an odor that resembles

cut grass

Initial signs and symptoms associated with viral hemmoragic fevers include

a headache and sore throat

Which of the following situations would require the use of a specialized rescue team

a patient trapped in a car or a confined space

A disease vector is defined as

any agent that acts as a carrier or transporter

Symptoms of both inhaled and ingested ricin include

fever and headache

Which of the following statements regarding trench rescue is correct?

ground vibration is a primary cause of secondary collapse

The scene size up at a motor vehicle crash or other incident

is an ongoing process until the incident is terminated

In order to evaluate hazards present at the scene and determine the number of patients, you should

perform a 360 degree walk around of the scene

Nerve agents, a class of chemicals called organs-hates, were first discovered while in search of a superior

pesticide

Upon arriving at the scene of a law enforcement tactical situation, you should ensure your own safety and then

report to incident command

Most terrorist attacks

require multiple terrorists working together

All of the following biologic agents or diseases can be transmitted from person to person, except

ricin

The primary clinical feature associated with exposure to phosgene oxide is

skin blistering

A 52 year old male presents with a fever of 102.5 and severe headache. As you assess him, you note the presence of multiple blisters on his face and chest, which are all identical in shape and size. The patients's clinical presentation is most consistent with

smallpox

The EMT's role at the scene of a search and rescue attempt is to

stand by at the command post until the person is locatedd

Your primary concern when arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is

surveying the area for hazards

Situational awareness is most accurately defined as

the ability recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact

When determining the exact location and position of the patients in a wrecked vehicle, you and your team should routinely consider all of the following, except

the make and model of the vehicle