AEMT Chapter 40

Which of the following is NOT a role of the AEMT at the scene of a hazmat incident?

Decontamination

Which of the following statements regarding trench rescue is correct?

Ground vibration is a primary cause of secondary collapse.

Which of the following statements regarding hazardous materials is correct?

Some substances are not hazardous materials by themselves, but become toxic when mixed with another chemical.

A carboy is a container that would MOST likely be used to store and transport:

corrosives.

When responding to or functioning at a tactical situation, you should:

depart the scene only after the incident commander has verified that it is safe.

A 33-year-old restrained driver of a motor vehicle crash is awake and alert, complaining only of neck pain. The vehicle is stable, and no hazards are present. When removing this patient from his vehicle, you should:

immobilize him with a vest-style device.

In contrast to simple access, complex access:

involves forcible entry into a vehicle

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

perform a 360 walk-around of the scene.

Extrication is MOST accurately defined as:

removal form a dangerous situation or position

A Level 4 hazardous material:

requires specialized gear designed for protection against that particular hazard.