EMT Unit 5-6

What is a strategy EMTs can use when assessing infants?

All of these

What is the definition of a mass casualty incident (MCI)?

An incident where patient needs are greater than the available resources.

The mnemonic used to determine the damage possible from a hazardous material is TRACEM. The C stands for

Chemical

In the TICLS mnemonic, the C stands for

Consolability

In a mass casualty incident, patients are tagged according to their condition. Green tags are for patients that

Have minor injuries and are able to walk

What is the term used for a child aged 1 month to 1 year?

Infant

A drop in blood pressure is an early warning sign in adults. In children

It is a late reaction, indicating that the child is very ill

In the treatment area, EMTs should provide care to

Life-threatening injuries only

What type of patient care is allowed in the HAZMAT Hot Zone?

No patient care.

What color tag will a patient most likely receive if they have sustained a deep wound to the leg and is bleeding profusely with pulsing spurts of blood?

Red

Children generally begin to become cooperative patients around

School age

When working with preschoolers, EMT's should

Take time to explain things, answer questions, and show the child their equipment

Which of the following is NOT true of a young child when compared to an adult

The epiglottis of a child is much lower in the airway than that of an adult, making them more prone to acid reflux

One of the main differences between infants and toddlers that EMTs should be aware of is

Toddlers are fearful of needles and other instruments that may cause pain

In a mass casualty incident, patients must be sorted based on how critical their care needs are. This process is called

Triage

The first arriving EMT on the scene of a mass casualty incident assumes the responsibility of

Triage Officer

Children are more prone to head injuries than adults.

True

With regard to hazardous materials, where is the safest place for an EMT to be?

Uphill and upwind

Hazardous material containers are required by federal law to display warning signs identifying the materials carried and the damage they may cause. How is this information represented?

Using identification numbers only

Under which circumstances is an EMT legally allowed to break certain driving laws

When the EMT is responding to an emergency of a serious nature

Which of the following is NOT a reason ambulances are more difficult to drive than other vehicles

all of these are reasons an ambulance is more difficult to drive than other vehicles

why should EMTs avoid driving erratically when they have a transport patient in the back

all of thses are reasons for an EMT to avoid driving erratically with a transport patient

EMTs can drive the wrong way down a one way street only when lights and sirens are on

false

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic tenants EMTs follow to promote safety

follow the posted speed limit

In order to be authorized to drive an ambulance, the EMT must

have a standard driver's liccense and have passed an approved ambulance driving course

The mnemonic TICLS is used to assess

the appearance of a child

which of the following is NOT a legal privilege EMTs in ambulances generally have when on their way to the scene of an emergency

they can use their vehicle to physically push other vehicles in their way off the road

EMTs can be held legally liable for actions deemed reckless tha tresult in injury or damage

true

When on the scene of an emergency which of the following is NOT a precaution EMTs should take

turn their back to trafficonly when another EMT is providing a traffic lookout