Ch 39 EMT: Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management

Which warning placard is​ diamond-shaped and divided into four smaller​ diamonds? A. UN Globally Harmonized System B. DOT hazard label C. Material data safety sheet​ (MSDS) D. NFPA 704 System

D. NFPA 704 System

Which of the following settings should most make the EMT consider the likelihood of a hazardous materials​ incident? A. A warehouse B. A car C. An apartment D. A residential house

A. A warehouse

Which of the following is considered a valuable informational resource in dealing with hazardous materials​ incidents? A. CHEMTREC B. NSA C. FEMA D. DHS

A. CHEMTREC

​________ is the response​ agency, established in​ Washington, DC, as a service of the Chemical Manufacturers Association that can provide either you or your dispatcher with information about the hazardous material and contact the shipper to provide you with information about the material. A. CHEMTREC B. EPA C. ERG D. OSHA

A. CHEMTREC

In which of the following areas at a HAZMAT incident are normal​ triage, stabilization, and treatment​ performed? A. Cold zone B. Temperate zone C. Command post D. Warm zone

A. Cold zone

Identification of chemical hazards starts​ with: A. awareness and knowledge of what exists in the community. B. being alerted to the presence of hazardous materials by dispatch. C. seeing fumes in the air at the incident scene. D. identification of hazardous materials placards.

A. awareness and knowledge of what exists in the community.

Psychological first aid​ involves: A. caring, honest engagement with patients in emotional distress. B. ordering patients in emotional distress to tend to other patients and work off the stress. C. telling distressed patients anything that will calm them down. D. ordering any emotionally overwhelmed patients out of the treatment area.

A. caring, honest engagement with patients in emotional distress.

All patients leaving the site of a hazardous materials incident should be​ considered: A. contaminated. B. cleared for transport. C. stable. D. ​low-priority.

A. contaminated.

Emotionally incapacitated​ EMTs: A. may not return to duty even after they have rested. B. must observe on scene without providing treatment. C. must leave the​ area, clock​ out, and go home. D. may rest until they are ready to return to duty.

A. may not return to duty even after they have rested.

At a hazardous materials​ incident, which of the following areas is used for triaging​ patients, performing necessary​ treatment, and stabilizing patients before​ transport? A. Warm zone B. Cold zone C. Decon zone D. Hot zone

B. Cold zone

Which of the following sector officers or supervisors is responsible in​ large-scale incidents for the provision of restrooms and​ meals, and for the rotation of​ crews? A. Command B. Staging C. Transportation D. Supply

B. Staging

Which of the following is the best choice for triage​ supervisor? A. The oldest EMS provider B. The most knowledgeable EMS provider C. The senior EMT D. The​ highest-ranking EMS provider

B. The most knowledgeable EMS provider

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of​ triage? A. To treat all serious illnesses and injuries as they are discovered B. To prioritize patients in an MCI C. To find and treat all of one​ patient's injuries before moving on to the next patient D. To treat the​ youngest, healthiest patients first

B. To prioritize patients in an MCI

Which of the following best describes the use of secondary​ triage? A. To categorize patients who are found after all of the other patients have been triaged B. To reevaluate the treatment priorities designated during primary triage C. To be used when there are too many casualties to be categorized during the primary triage D. To treat EMS workers who were injured while assisting in the first phase of the rescue operation

B. To reevaluate the treatment priorities designated during primary triage

Hazardous material​ is: A. any material that is explosive or flammable. B. any material that poses an unreasonable risk to​ life, health, or property. C. any material that is poisonous if ingested. D. any material that is radioactive.

B. any material that poses an unreasonable risk to​ life, health, or property.

An example of psychological first aid for a patient at an MCI​ is: A. directing the patient to begin providing care to less critical patients. B. assuring the patient that everything the patient feels is normal and that responders are doing everything they can. C. asking the patient to consider the possibility the patient is in denial. D. telling the patient that despite how it​ looks, everyone at the scene will be okay.

B. assuring the patient that everything the patient feels is normal and that responders are doing everything they can.

Organization for a smaller MCI would​ involve: A. treatment and transportation supervisors. B. command and a triage supervisor. C. site operations. D. aides to the triage supervisor.

B. command and a triage supervisor.

You are directed to establish a rehab area at a HAZMAT incident. You know that this area must​ be: A. away from the media and the public. B. easily accessible to EMS units. C. at least a quarter of a mile from the hot zone. D. established within the warm zone.

B. easily accessible to EMS units.

To be classified as​ "walking wounded" in primary​ triage, a​ patient: A. must have burns without airway problems. B. must have only minor musculoskeletal or soft tissue injuries. C. must have major or multiple bone or joint injuries. D. must be in arrest.

B. must have only minor musculoskeletal or soft tissue injuries.

An area near a hazardous materials incident that is upwind from the incident and on the same level is a good location for​ a: A. hot zone. B. safe zone. C. danger zone. D. treatment zone.

B. safe zone.

A decontamination corridor would be established in​ the: A. dead zone. B. warm zone. C. cold zone. D. hot zone.

B. warm zone.

Field decontamination takes place in​ the: A. cold zone. B. warm zone. C. safe zone. D. hot zone.

B. warm zone.

The senior EMT on the first vehicle that arrives on a scene with multiple patients should assume which of the following roles until relieved by a senior​ official? A. Commander of the entire incident B. Triage supervisor C. Incident Command of the scene D. Transportation supervisor

C. Incident Command of the scene

If an EMS unit is the first to respond to a​ multiple-casualty incident, which role does the most senior EMT​ assume? A. Scene leader B. Ground chief C. Incident commander D. Section coordinator

C. Incident commander

The characteristics of a rehab area include all of the following except which​ one? A. Free from exhaust fumes B. Easily accessible to EMS units C. Large enough to accommodate a single crew D. Located in the cold zone

C. Large enough to accommodate a single crew

If your crew is the first to arrive on the scene of a major​ MCI, what will be a major aspect of your scene​ size-up? A. Making an initial scene report to the communications center B. Preventing uncoordinated or undirected activity at the scene C. Making a sweep to determine what needs must be met D. Controlling​ on-scene communication as help arrives

C. Making a sweep to determine what needs must be met

Which of the following agencies have developed regulations for dealing with hazardous materials​ emergencies? A. NHTSA and NRC B. NAEMT and NHTSA C. OSHA and EPA D. DOT and FCC

C. OSHA and EPA

Which of the following is a basic principle of​ disaster-preparedness planning? A. Develop very detailed plans that do not permit deviation from stated guidelines. B. Develop a plan that can be activated only by the​ highest-ranking government official. C. Prepare a plan that is​ specific, practical, and​ well-understood. D. Develop a proposal that requires more resources before planning can begin.

C. Prepare a plan that is​ specific, practical, and​ well-understood.

Using START triage​ guidelines, a patient on the scene of a​ mass-causality incident who is not breathing​ initially, but begins breathing when the airway is​ open, is deemed a​ ________ patient. A. Priority 0 B. Priority 3 C. Priority 1 D. Priority 2

C. Priority 1

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment​ (START) is a system that relies on some simple commands and what three physiologic​ parameters? A. Respiration, sensory, and motor status B. ​Respiration, pain, and mental status C. ​Respiration, pulse, and mental status D. ​Circulation, sensory, and motor status

C. ​Respiration, pulse, and mental status

You are on the scene of a​ mass-casualty incident in which the grandstand at a race track has collapsed. As the triage​ officer, you have encountered a​ 14-year-old male whose leg has been amputated above the knee. He is responsive to verbal​ stimuli, and he has an open​ airway, shallow rapid​ breathing, and a​ weak, rapid carotid pulse. This patient would be classified as a Priority​ ________ for treatment and transport. A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1

D. 1

Which of the following statements regarding a disaster plan is​ false? A. A disaster plan should be rehearsed. B. A disaster plan should be realistic. C. A disaster plan should be​ well-publicized. D. A disaster plan should be written to address any conceivable incident.

D. A disaster plan should be written to address any conceivable incident.

In which of the following settings should the EMT be alert to the possibility of hazardous materials​ emergencies? A. Manufacturing industries B. Farm service agencies C. Shipping ports D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is a feature of a good disaster​ plan? A. It has been practiced in mock disasters. B. It is based on the availability of resources in a particular area. C. It is specific to the geographical location. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is a function of the rehabilitation area in a hazardous materials​ incident? A. Taking baseline vital signs before rescuers enter the operations area B. Providing for hydration of rescue crews C. Performing medical assessment of rescue crews D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is the most common type of​ multiple-casualty incident that EMS providers will respond​ to? A. Structure fires B. Hazardous materials incidents C. Outbreaks of influenza D. Automobile collisions

D. Automobile collisions

Which of the following is a​ 24-hour resource operated by the Chemical Manufacturers​ Association? A. HAZTECH B. CHEMTRANS C. MSDS D. CHEMTREC

D. CHEMTREC

While other patients are waiting for​ triage, what is an appropriate treatment measure that can be performed during the ongoing triage​ process? A. Applying a cervical collar B. Performing​ bag-valve-mask ventilations C. Placing a patient on a backboard D. Controlling severe bleeding

D. Controlling severe bleeding

Which of the following should immediately increase your suspicion of a hazardous materials​ incident? A. Fire that starts on the lowest level of a residential structure B. Smoke coming from the driver area of a vehicle involved in a​ head-on collision C. An​ out-of-control wildfire in a wooded area D. Emergency site at a factory

D. Emergency site at a factory

It is characteristic of a disaster plan to be all of the following except which​ one? A. Predefined B. Specific C. Efficient D. Impractical

D. Impractical

Which of the following is the best description of a safety data sheet​ (SDS)? A. A placard that must be attached to a fixed container of hazardous materials B. A resource book published by the U.S. Department of Transportation for referencing hazardous materials C. Papers that must accompany hazardous materials during transport D. Papers kept on site with hazardous chemicals

D. Papers kept on site with hazardous chemicals

A responder who has been assigned to decontamination has which of the following​ responsibilities? A. Treating patients as they are received B. Providing contaminated PPE to responders heading back to the hot zone C. Being willing to treat patients without wearing PPE that could cause secondary contamination D. Performing triage in PPE

D. Performing triage in PPE

To respond to a hazardous materials​ incident, the EMT should be trained at which​ level? A. Awareness B. Specialist C. Operations D. Technician

A. Awareness

Eduardo is an EMT for a major metropolitan fire department. He is assigned to a station within an industrial complex. On the scene of a hazardous materials​ incident, Eduardo functions on a team where he plugs a leaking drum.​ Eduardo's level of hazardous materials training is at the​ ________ level. A. Hazardous Materials Technician B. First Responder Operations C. First Responder Awareness D. Hazardous Materials Specialist

A. Hazardous Materials Technician

Which of the following is not a desirable characteristic of the rehabilitation area of a hazardous materials​ incident? A. It is located in the warm zone. B. It is protected from weather elements. C. It is large enough to accommodate multiple rescue crews. D. It allows for rapid reentry to the emergency operation.

A. It is located in the warm zone.

Which of the following best describes the required contents of shipping manifests associated with hazardous​ materials? A. Name of the​ substance, quantity,​ origin, and destination B. Route of​ exposure, signs and​ symptoms, classification, and chemical structure C. Health​ hazards, flammability​ hazards, explosion​ hazards, and special hazards D. The levels of​ toxicity, flammability, and reactivity

A. Name of the​ substance, quantity,​ origin, and destination

What is the highest level of training for HAZMAT incidents under OSHA​ regulations? A. On-Scene Incident Commander B. Hazardous Materials Specialist C. First Responder Operations D. Hazardous Materials Technician

A. On-Scene Incident Commander

To command activities at a hazardous materials incident​ site, the minimum level of training necessary​ is: A. On-Scene Incident Commander. B. First Responder Operations. C. Hazardous Materials Specialist. D. Hazardous Materials Technician.

A. On-Scene Incident Commander.

Which of the following statements best describes the treatment that is acceptable during triage in​ MCIs? A. Opening the airway and controlling severe bleeding B. Inserting oral or nasal airways and performing​ bag-valve-mask ventilations C. Refraining from providing all treatment D. Applying cervical collars and opening the airway

A. Opening the airway and controlling severe bleeding

Using START triage​ guidelines, a patient on the scene of a​ mass-causality incident who is alert and able to walk is deemed a​ ________ patient. A. Priority 3 B. Priority 1 C. Priority 2 D. Priority 0

A. Priority 3

You arrive on the scene where a school bus has been hit by a train. The bus was in its early stages of picking up students and you only have 5 patients. Your closest unit is 30 minutes away. Triage this patient based on this​ scenario: Patient​ #3 is a​ 38-year-old female with the following vital​ signs: respirations​ 0, pulse​ 0, and nonresponsive. A. Priority​ 4, black tag B. Priority​ 1, red tag C. Priority​ 3, green tag D. Priority​ 2, yellow tag

A. Priority​ 4, black tag

In addition to toxicity and​ flammability, which of the following is among the harmful properties of hazardous​ materials? A. Reactivity B. Solubility C. Instability D. Conversion

A. Reactivity

Which of the following is not the role of the first arriving EMT at the scene of a possible hazardous materials​ emergency? A. Rescuing any victims still in the area of the spill B. Recognizing a hazardous materials emergency C. Requesting special resources to respond D. Establishing a safe zone

A. Rescuing any victims still in the area of the spill

What are the three criteria for assessing patients during​ triage? A. Respiration, pulse, and mental status B. Ability to​ speak, level of​ orientation, and severity of injuries C. Skin​ condition, pupil​ response, and grip strength D. Ability to​ walk, cervical spine​ injury, and mental status

A. Respiration, pulse, and mental status

Who is the person in charge of tracking the​ patient's final​ destination? A. Transportation supervisor B. Incident Commander C. Staging officer D. Treatment officer

A. Transportation supervisor

Which of the following personal protective items must be used by EMS personnel caring for patients in a hazardous materials​ emergency? A. Tyvek or other chemical impermeable coveralls B. Chemical permeable gloves C. Structural firefighting gear D. HEPA mask

A. Tyvek or other chemical impermeable coveralls

A​ multiple-casualty incident​ is: A. any medical or trauma incident involving multiple patients. B. any medical or trauma incident that requires extensive rescue efforts. C. any trauma incident involving a patient with multisystem injuries. D. any trauma incident involving five or more critically injured patients.

A. any medical or trauma incident involving multiple patients.

You are called to a garden center where four shoppers have collapsed after a section of shelving fell and dumped hazardous products on the floor. When you arrive on the​ scene, you​ should: A. recognize a HAZMAT​ incident, secure the scene by limiting​ access, isolate the possible contaminated from the​ noncontaminated, and request HAZMAT response. B. recognize a HAZMAT​ incident, dress in a Tyvek​ suit, secure the scene by limiting​ access, isolate the possible contaminated from the​ noncontaminated, and request HAZMAT response. C. secure the scene​ quickly, triage each​ patient, and move to fresh air. D. recognize a HAZMAT​ incident, dress in a Tyvek​ suit, access the scene to identify the spilled​ product, secure the MSDS​ sheets, and remove victims to fresh air.

A. recognize a HAZMAT​ incident, secure the scene by limiting​ access, isolate the possible contaminated from the​ noncontaminated, and request HAZMAT response.

The plan for a​ large-scale MCI: A. should be a logical extension of the plan for a​ small-scale MCI. B. is unnecessary unless an MCI involves at least 20 patients. C. must be planned for an incident involving a very specific number of people. D. is completely different from the plan for a​ small-scale MCI.

A. should be a logical extension of the plan for a​ small-scale MCI.

The area in which secondary triage takes place at a​ multiple-casualty incident is​ the: A. triage area. B. treatment area. C. transportation area. D. warm zone.

A. triage area.

Disaster plans are a predefined set of instructions that should be written to address the events that are conceivable for a particular location. They should also​ be: A. well​ publicized, realistic, and rehearsed. B. ​written, realistic, and rehearsed. C. ​written, multijurisdictional, and rehearsed. D. well​ publicized, multijurisdictional, and rehearsed.

A. well​ publicized, realistic, and rehearsed.

Which of the following actions may need to be taken by the EMT when treating and transporting a patient who was exposed​ to, and contaminated​ by, a hazardous​ material? A. Wearing heavy cloth gloves B. Disposing of patient care equipment such as blood pressure cuffs and backboards C. Wearing a​ gown, mask, and goggles to prevent secondary contamination D. Placing towels on the floor of the ambulance to soak up contaminated runoff water

B. Disposing of patient care equipment such as blood pressure cuffs and backboards

Johnny is an EMT with a local ambulance service. As part of his​ job, he is trained to recognize the existence of a potentially dangerous scene involving hazardous materials and know when to request a HAZMAT response.​ Johnny's level of hazardous materials training is at the​ ________ level. A. Hazardous Materials Specialist B. First Responder Awareness C. First Responder Operations D. Hazardous Materials Technician

B. First Responder Awareness

Which of the following HAZMAT training levels requires at least 24 hours of​ training? A. First Responder Awareness B. Hazardous Materials Technician C. Hazardous Materials Specialist D. First Responder Operations

B. Hazardous Materials Technician

Which of the following is represented by the blue area of the NFPA 704​ placard? A. Fire hazard B. Health hazard C. Reactivity D. Specific hazards

B. Health hazard

When you call an emergency response service or agency regarding hazardous​ materials, which information is LEAST​ relevant? A. Injuries and exposures B. How long ago you believe the incident might have begun C. Estimate of the quantity of material transported and released D. Nature and location of the problem

B. How long ago you believe the incident might have begun

In which type of incident would unified command be most​ appropriate? A. More than three patients at a scene B. Involvement of different branches of public safety C. An incident that involves only EMS D. An incident that involves only​ fire/rescue

B. Involvement of different branches of public safety

During START​ triage, you encounter an adult patient who is not breathing. Which of the following actions is the next step you should​ take? A. Assign the patient a black tag. B. Open the airway and reassess breathing. C. Start CPR. D. Check the​ patient's pulse.

B. Open the airway and reassess breathing.

Which statement best describes the use of the​ "black" category in START​ triage? A. Patients who refuse treatment B. Patients who are deceased or who are expected to die because they cannot maintain their airway or breathing C. Patients who have immediate threats to​ life, including rapid​ respirations, poor​ perfusion, and altered mental status D. Patients who have minor injuries and do not need immediate care

B. Patients who are deceased or who are expected to die because they cannot maintain their airway or breathing

You arrive on the scene where a school bus has been hit by a train. The bus was in its early stages of picking up students and you only have 5 patients. Your closest unit is 30 minutes away. Triage this patient based on this​ scenario: Patient​ #5 is a​ 17-year-old male with the following vital​ signs: respirations​ 18, pulse​ 104, alert,​ crying, and wanting his​ mother; he is ambulatory. A. Priority​ 2, yellow tag B. Priority​ 3, green tag C. Priority​ 1, red tag D. Priority​ 4, black tag

B. Priority​ 3, green tag

Which of the following has the highest priority at a hazardous materials​ incident? A. Immediately removing patients from a hazardous area B. Protecting the safety of all rescuers and patients C. Providing patient care D. Decontaminating​ clothing, equipment, and the vehicle

B. Protecting the safety of all rescuers and patients

What is the number of patients that generally serves as the lowest possible threshold for a​ multiple-casualty incident? A. 10 B. 15 C. 3 D. 2

C. 3

Which of the following events is LEAST likely to create a​ multiple-casualty incident? A. An outdoor stage collapse during a show at a state fair B. A​ high-speed impact between a minivan and a sedan C. A motorcycle collision with a guardrail D. An apartment complex fire with confirmed entrapment

C. A motorcycle collision with a guardrail

At what point should transport of the injured begin at an​ MCI? A. As soon as the first ambulance arrives B. After all patients have been triaged C. After triage has identified​ "immediate" category patients and transport has been coordinated through the treatment and transport units D. After all​ "minor" patients have been directed to a treatment​ area, to relieve congestion at the scene

C. After triage has identified​ "immediate" category patients and transport has been coordinated through the treatment and transport units

Which of the following statements best describes primary​ triage? A. An initial determination of the number of patients involved B. A process of setting tactical objectives for the MCI C. An initial determination of each​ patient's priority for treatment and transport D. An assessment of the scene for mechanism of injury

C. An initial determination of each​ patient's priority for treatment and transport

You are beginning triage at the scene of a​ mass-casualty incident in which a commuter train has derailed. Which of the following should you do​ first? A. Do a quick pulse check on all patients at the scene. B. Identify all Priority 1 patients. C. Announce that everyone who can get up and walk needs to go to the parking lot of a nearby building. D. Check the airway status of all patients who do not appear to be moving.

C. Announce that everyone who can get up and walk needs to go to the parking lot of a nearby building.

Which of the following must be assessed on a HAZMAT team member before that member enters the hot​ zone? A. Allergies B. Height and weight C. Baseline vitals D. Task assignment

C. Baseline vitals

Flammable​ solids, substances that are dangerous when​ wet, and spontaneously combustible materials​ are: A. Class 2 materials. B. Class 1 materials. C. Class 4 materials. D. Class 3 materials.

C. Class 4 materials.

Soraya is an EMT who volunteers for a local fire department. On the scene of a hazardous materials​ incident, she helps prevent the incident from becoming larger and ensures bystanders remain safe.​ Soraya's level of hazardous materials training is at the​ ________ level. A. First Responder Awareness B. Hazardous Materials Specialist C. First Responder Operations D. Hazardous Materials Technician

C. First Responder Operations

Andrea is an EMS supervisor with a combined​ EMS/Fire department. On the scene of a hazardous materials​ incident, she acts as a liaison with​ federal, state, and local authorities.​ Andrea's level of hazardous materials training is at the​ ________ level. A. Hazardous Materials Technician B. First Responder Operations C. Hazardous Materials Specialist D. First Responder Awareness

C. Hazardous Materials Specialist

Which of the following zones designates where the hazardous materials contamination is actually​ present? A. Cold zone B. Warm zone C. Hot zone D. Contamination zone

C. Hot zone

Which of the following statements about decisions made by the transportation unit at an MCI is​ true? A. High-priority patients should all be transported to the same hospital. B. Ambulatory patients may be sent to a hospital on a bus without EMS personnel. C. Priority 1 patients should be transported​ first, immediately after treatment. D. Each ambulance should radio the receiving hospital with a detailed patient report.

C. Priority 1 patients should be transported​ first, immediately after treatment.

You arrive on the scene where a school bus has been hit by a train. The bus was in its early stages of picking up students and you only have 5 patients. Your closest unit is 30 minutes away. Triage this patient based on this​ scenario: Patient​ #2 is an​ 8-year-old male with the following vital​ signs: respirations​ 22, pulse​ 102, and alert mental status with warm dry skin. A. Priority​ 4, black tag B. Priority​ 2, yellow tag C. Priority​ 3, green tag D. Priority​ 1, red tag

C. Priority​ 3, green tag

What does the triage mnemonic START stand​ for? A. Simultaneous triage and rapid treatment B. Simultaneous transport and rapid treatment C. Simple triage and rapid treatment D. Simple treatment and rapid transport

C. Simple triage and rapid treatment

Which of the following is most likely to indicate the presence of released hazardous​ material? A. A patient who is not breathing B. Black smoke C. Sudden irritation of the eyes D. Fire

C. Sudden irritation of the eyes

You are on the scene of a riot following a decision in a controversial court case. A large group of people have set fire to​ vehicles, broken​ windows, and assaulted people in the area. Which of the following would be the best method of incident​ command? A. Single incident command by EMS B. Single incident command by law enforcement C. Unified command by​ police, fire, and EMS D. Single incident command by fire service

C. Unified command by​ police, fire, and EMS

Where is the decontamination corridor located where​ patients, personnel, and equipment are​ decontaminated? A. Cool zone B. Cold zone C. Warm zone D. Hot zone

C. Warm zone

During triage of a​ 6-year-old patient, you discover that she is​ awake, breathing 28 times per​ minute, has a palpable​ pulse, and responds to verbal stimuli. The patient is not ambulatory. What is the correct triage category for this​ patient? A. Orange B. Green C. Yellow D. Red

C. Yellow

Which of the following statements about primary triage when resources are limited is​ true? A. No interventions are performed during primary triage. B. CPR is begun on patients without breathing and a pulse if there are no injuries that are obviously incompatible with life. C. You should open a​ patient's airway and control severe bleeding. D. It is inappropriate for EMTs to assign​ "walking wounded" patients to assist more seriously injured patients.

C. You should open a​ patient's airway and control severe bleeding.

A hazardous material incident would be LEAST likely to take​ place: A. in a factory B. on the highway. C. at a school. D. along a railroad.

C. at a school.

As it pertains to hazardous​ materials, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers​ to: A. ensure there is at least one person​ on-site trained at the technician level. B. train employees to handle any type of hazardous materials incident. C. document the appropriate level of training for each employee. D. have knowledge of all hazardous materials on the premises.

C. document the appropriate level of training for each employee.

You arrive at the scene of a potential hazardous materials incident and see several patients lying on the ground next to an overturned truck with what looks like chemicals leaking out of it in all directions. You​ should: A. immediately act to save the patients. B. approach cautiously. C. take a command position. D. call out to the patients to see if any can leave the area of the accident.

C. take a command position.

You are on the scene of a church bus​ roll-over collision. There are 30 passengers involved. As triage​ officer, which one of the following patients should you assign the highest​ priority? A. 30-year-old man with multiple lower extremity fractures who is​ awake, has a strong radial​ pulse, and is complaining of severe pain B. ​35-year-old pregnant woman with a cut on her​ head, neck​ pain, and numbness and tingling in her arms C. ​70-year-old woman who is awake but having difficulty breathing and has absent lung sounds on the right side D. Unresponsive​ 9-year-old male with an open skull fracture who is in cardiac arrest

C. ​70-year-old woman who is awake but having difficulty breathing and has absent lung sounds on the right side

You arrive on the scene where a school bus has been hit by a train. The bus was in its early stages of picking up students and you have 5 patients. Your closest unit is 30 minutes away. Triage this patient based on this​ scenario: Patient​ #1 is a​ 16-year-old female with the following vital​ signs: respirations​ 28, pulse​ 132, and altered mental status with cool clammy skin. A. Priority​ 4, black tag B. Priority​ 2, yellow tag C. Priority​ 3, green tag D. Priority​ 1, red tag

D. Priority​ 1, red tag

A patient at an MCI is unresponsive but breathing 24 times per minutes with a strong radial pulse. To what triage category should the patient be​ assigned? A. Black B. Yellow C. Green D. Red

D. Red

What is the purpose of secondary​ triage? A. To assess patients who were not immediately found in the initial response B. To perform START triage C. To conduct a comprehensive examination of all patients D. To reevaluate each​ patient's priority for treatment and transport

D. To reevaluate each​ patient's priority for treatment and transport

What should be done with an EMT who has become emotionally incapacitated at an​ MCI? A. Direct the EMT to treat only Priority 3 patients B. Talk to the EMT with calm empathy until the EMT feels better enough to return to duty C. Review the​ EMT's performance, to identify what went wrong D. Treat the EMT as a​ patient, and remove the EMT to a place of rest

D. Treat the EMT as a​ patient, and remove the EMT to a place of rest

If arriving units are not needed right​ away, they should wait in​ the: A. treatment area. B. triage area. C. transportation area. D. staging area.

D. staging area.

A hot zone​ is: A. an area where the support functions for an incident response are located. B. an area where personnel and equipment are decontaminated. C. immediately identifiable with placards. D. the area immediately surrounding a HAZMAT incident.

D. the area immediately surrounding a HAZMAT incident.

Priority 3 patients are also known​ as: A. deceased. B. immediate. C. delayed. D. walking wounded.

D. walking wounded.