Chapter 36-41
You are standing by at the scene of a hostage situation when the incident commander advises you that one of his personnel has been shot. The patient is lying supine in an open area and is not moving. As the SWAT team escorts you to the patient, you should: Select one: A. perform a rapid assessment and move him to a place of safety. B. grab him by the clothes and immediately move him to safety. C. limit your primary assessment to airway and breathing only. D. treat only critical injuries before moving him to a safe place.
B
A 13-year-old child is on a home ventilator. The parents called because the mechanical ventilator is malfunctioning and the child has increasing respiratory distress. You should: Select one: A. place a call to the home health agency treating this patient. B. reset the ventilator by unplugging it for 30 to 60 seconds. C. disconnect the ventilator and apply a tracheostomy collar. D. attempt to troubleshoot the mechanical ventilator problem.
C
A type _____ ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. Select one: A. III B. IV C. I D. II
C
According to the "E" in the DOPE mnemonic, which of the following actions should you perform to troubleshoot inadequate ventilation in a patient with a tracheostomy tube? Select one: A. Attempt to pass a suction catheter into the tube. B. Listen to breath sounds to assess for a pneumothorax. C. Check the mechanical ventilator for malfunction. D. Look for blood or other secretions in the tube.
C
According to the START triage system, what should you do if a patient is found to have a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min? Select one: A. Triage the patient as delayed. B. Assess his or her neurologic status. C. Assess for bilateral radial pulses. D. Administer high-flow oxygen.
C
All of the following are vesicant agents, EXCEPT: Select one: A. phosgene oxime. B. sulfur mustard. C. sarin. D. lewisite.
C
An attack on an abortion clinic would MOST likely be carried out by a(n): Select one: A. violent religious group. B. doomsday cult. C. single-issue group. D. extremist political group.
C
As you and your partner report for duty, you check your ambulance and begin talking about the possibility of a terrorist attack. The MOST effective and appropriate way to determine the likelihood of this happening is to: Select one: A. ask your immediate supervisor if he or she has been watching the local news. B. ascertain the current situation overseas with regard to the number of casualties. C. know the current threat level issued by the Department of Homeland Security. D. check with local businesses to see if they have received any terrorist threats.
C
At present, the likelihood of a nuclear attack against the United States is very low because: Select one: A. the United States has an effective early warning system to detect an incoming nuclear missile. B. all nuclear devices or weapons that different countries are in possession of are currently accounted for. C. terrorist nations do not have the ability to deliver a nuclear weapon via missile or bomb. D. other than the United States, no other countries are currently in possession of nuclear weapons.
C
Common complications associated with central venous catheters include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. clotting of the line. B. bleeding around the line. C. rupture of a central vein. D. a local infection.
C
Immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency call involving a traumatic injury, you should notify the dispatcher of your arrival and then: Select one: A. quickly gain access to the patient. B. determine if additional units are needed. C. observe the scene for safety hazards. D. carefully assess the mechanism of injury.
C
In preparing for a disaster, EMS systems should have enough supplies for at least a ______ period of self-sufficiency. Select one: A. 48-hour B. 96-hour C. 72-hour D. 24-hour
C
Maintaining a cushion of safety when operating an ambulance means: Select one: A. remaining in the far right-hand lane when transporting a critical patient and refraining from passing other motorists on the left side. B. driving about 2 to 3 seconds behind any vehicles in front of you and exceeding the posted speed limit by no more than 20 to 25 mph. C. keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirrors' blind spots. D. driving at the posted speed limit, regardless of the patient's condition, and routinely using your lights and siren when driving on a freeway.
C
Once entrance and access to the patient have been provided, you should: Select one: A. allow extrication to commence. B. begin treating his or her injuries. C. perform a primary assessment. D. administer high-flow oxygen.
C
Placards and labels on a storage container are intended to: Select one: A. provide specific information about the chemical being carried. B. broadly classify chemicals as being explosive or nonexplosive. C. give a general idea of the hazard inside that particular container. D. advise responders of the appropriate neutralizing measures.
C
Returning the emergency unit to service is part of the _________. Select one: A. transfer phase B. support phase C. termination phase D. hazard-control phase
C
Spina bifida is defined as: Select one: A. congenital inflammation of the spinal cord, usually in the neck. B. a birth defect in which the child is born without spinal vertebrae. C. a birth defect caused by incomplete closure of the spinal column. D. chronic pressure on the brain caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid.
C
The FIRST step in the START triage system is to: Select one: A. get a quick head count of all the patients involved. B. focus on the patients who are unconscious. C. move all walking patients to a designated area. D. scan the area for patients with severe bleeding.
C
The function of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is to: Select one: A. facilitate a standard method of incident command for natural disasters. B. educate city and county governments regarding foreign terrorist attacks. C. prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents. D. prepare for the potential of a nuclear attack against the United States.
C
The incubation period for Ebola can be up to: Select one: A. 1 week. B. 72 hours. C. 21 days. D. 6 months.
C
The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called: Select one: A. high-level disinfection. B. disinfection. C. cleaning. D. sterilization.
C
The rescue team is in the process of extricating a 40-year-old male from his truck. The patient's wife, who was uninjured in the crash, is calmly observing the extrication and asks you if her husband will be all right. You should: Select one: A. allow her to observe the extrication and keep her calm. B. allow her to talk to her husband during the extrication. C. ensure that she is in a safe area, away from the scene. D. ask her follow-up questions about the details of the crash.
C
Under what circumstances is a left ventricular assist device used? Select one: A. To ensure that the ventricles contract at an adequate and consistent rate B. To permanently replace the function of one or both of the ventricles C. As a bridge to heart transplantation while a donor heart is being located D. To reduce ventricular pumping force in patients with aortic aneurysms
C
Unlike a multiple-casualty incident, a natural disaster: Select one: A. is typically short-lived and does not require as much manpower. B. usually does not require the incident command system process. C. often requires personnel to remain on scene for several days. D. exists when there are more than 100 critically injured patients.
C
Unlike viral agents, bacterial agents: Select one: A. are usually not treatable. B. do not replicate in the body. C. respond to antibiotics. D. are far less infectious.
C
Upon arriving at the scene of a possible hazardous materials (HazMat) incident involving several patients, you should: Select one: A. divert traffic away from the scene. B. retrieve all critical patients. C. carefully assess the situation. D. rope off the entire perimeter.
C
When approaching a helicopter, whether the rotor blades are moving or not, you should: Select one: A. approach the aircraft from the side because this will make it easier for you to access the aircraft doors. B. remember that the main rotor blade is flexible and can dip as low as 5¢ to 6¢ from the ground. C. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas. D. carefully approach the aircraft from the rear unless a crew member instructs you to do otherwise.
C
When arriving at the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer rig, you note that a green cloud is being emitted from the crashed vehicle. The driver is still in the truck; he is conscious but bleeding profusely from the head. After notifying the hazardous materials team, you should: Select one: A. quickly gain access to the patient. B. park downhill from the scene. C. position the ambulance upwind. D. ask the driver to exit the vehicle.
C
When caring for a patient who is visually impaired, it is important to: Select one: A. allow a service dog to remain with the patient at all times, even if the patient is critically ill. B. leave items such as canes and walkers at the residence if the patient will be carried on a gurney. C. tell him or her what is happening, identify noises, and describe the situation and surroundings. D. stand to the side of the patient when speaking if his or her peripheral vision is impaired.
C
Which of the following is an example of regional equipment or supplies? Select one: A. Vacuum splint B. Oral glucose C. DuoDote Auto-Injector D. Inhaled bronchodilator
C
Which of the following is probably NOT a multiple-casualty incident? Select one: A. An apartment fire with one patient and the possibility of others trapped in the building B. A rollover crash of a school bus with eight children who have injuries of varying severity C. A motor vehicle crash with two critically injured patients and two ambulances D. A loss of power to a hospital or nursing home with ventilator-dependent patients
C
Which of the following statements regarding blast injuries is correct? Select one: A. Solid organs such as the middle ear, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract are the most susceptible to pressure changes. B. Tertiary blast injuries are penetrating or nonpenetrating injuries that result from flying debris, such as ordnance projectiles. C. Solid organs are relatively protected from shock wave injury but may be injured during the secondary or tertiary blast phase. D. The gastrointestinal tract is the organ system most sensitive to blast injuries and is the leading cause of death following an explosion.
C
Which of the following would be the MOST practical method of communicating with a hearing-impaired patient until his or her hearing aids can be located? Select one: A. Using a high-pitched voice while speaking directly into the ear B. Attempting to use body language to determine the problem C. Using a piece of paper and writing utensil to ask questions D. Contacting dispatch and requesting a sign language interpreter
C
Which of your senses can be safely used to identify a HazMat incident? Select one: A. Sound and smell B. Smell and sight C. Sight and sound D. Sight and touch
C
You are attempting to gain access to a patient who was injured when his truck struck another vehicle from behind. The patient is conscious and alert, but is screaming in pain. You try to open the door, but it is locked. You should: Select one: A. break the window and unlock the door. B. use a pry bar to attempt to open the door. C. ask the patient if he can unlock the door. D. request the rescue team to extricate him.
C
You have just delivered a major trauma patient to the hospital. Shortly after departing the hospital, dispatch advises you of another call. The back of the ambulance is contaminated with bloody dressings and is in disarray, and you are in need of airway equipment and numerous other supplies. You should: Select one: A. have your partner quickly clean the ambulance as you proceed to the call. B. proceed to the call, functioning only as an emergency medical responder. C. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit. D. quickly proceed to the call and clean and restock the ambulance afterwards.
C
__________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration. Select one: A. Beta B. Neutron C. Gamma D. Alpha
C
A person is said to be obese when he or she is ________ over his or her ideal weight. Select one: A. 10% or more B. 40% or more C. 20% or more D. 30% or more
D
A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the surface of the body that allows for elimination of waste products is called a(n): Select one: A. intestinal shunt. B. gastric stoma. C. gastrostomy. D. colostomy.
D
After primary triage, the triage supervisor should communicate all of the following information to the medical branch officer, EXCEPT: Select one: A. recommendations for movement to the treatment area. B. the number of patients in each triage category. C. the total number of patients that have been triaged. D. the recommended transport destination for each patient.
D
During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is MOST important to: Select one: A. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital. B. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes. C. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates. D. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
D
Equipment and supplies that are carried on an ambulance should be stored: Select one: A. based on recommendations of the health department. B. as directed by the EMS system's medical director. C. in locked or secured cabinets in order to prevent theft. D. according to the urgency and frequency of their use.
D
Extrication is defined as: Select one: A. dismantling an automobile to remove a victim. B. using heavy equipment to access a patient. C. immobilizing a patient before moving him or her. D. removal from a dangerous situation or position.
D
Following proper decontamination, a 30-year-old male is brought to you. He is semiconscious and has rapid, shallow respirations. A quick visual assessment reveals no obvious bleeding. You should: Select one: A. ask a firefighter what the patient was exposed to. B. administer high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. C. perform a rapid assessment to locate critical injuries. D. begin some form of positive-pressure ventilation.
D
General guidelines for safe ambulance driving include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. avoiding routes with heavy traffic congestion. B. avoiding one-way streets whenever possible. C. assuming that other drivers will not see you. D. regularly using the siren as much as possible.
D
Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would MOST likely occur at speeds of greater than _____ mph. Select one: A. 15 B. 10 C. 20 D. 30
D
If a technical rescue team is required at the scene, but is not present when you arrive, you should: Select one: A. remain with your ambulance until the rescue team arrives at the scene. B. don personal protective equipment and begin the rescue process. C. have fire personnel initiate the rescue process if they are at the scene. D. check with the incident commander to ensure that the team is en route.
D
The LEAST practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is: Select one: A. on the ambulance stretcher. B. near the side or rear door. C. inside the jump kit. D. in the driver's compartment.
D
The means by which a terrorist will spread a particular agent is called: Select one: A. aerosolization. B. incubation. C. weaponization. D. dissemination.
D
The term used when individual units or different organizations make independent, and often inefficient, decisions regarding an incident is called: Select one: A. single command. B. undermining. C. logistical chaos. D. freelancing.
D
Upon arrival at a trench rescue operation, you should _________. Select one: A. assist with the rescue operation B. park as close to the incident as possible C. determine if rescuers are operating safely D. park at least 500 feet from the incident
D
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you can see three patients, one who is entrapped in his car and two who have been ejected from their vehicle. You should: Select one: A. call medical control for further direction. B. request law enforcement for traffic control. C. begin triage to determine injury severity. D. immediately request additional resources.
D
When functioning at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a patient will require complex extrication, you should enter the vehicle and provide care to the patient: Select one: A. only if the patient has experienced a major injury. B. only after you believe the vehicle has been stabilized. C. after rescue personnel have cut the battery cables. D. after receiving approval from the incident commander.
D
When removing a critically injured patient from his or her vehicle, you should: Select one: A. move him or her in one fast, continuous step. B. remove him or her using a short backboard. C. release c-spine control to facilitate rapid removal. D. protect the cervical spine during the entire process.
D
Which of the following statements regarding interaction with the caregiver of a child or adult with special health care needs is correct? Select one: A. In general, the EMT should only speak with a certified home health care provider because he or she is the expert on the patient's illness. B. Before performing an assessment of the patient's ABCs, the EMT should ask the caregiver about the patient's medical condition. C. In most cases, it is more appropriate for the EMT to contact medical control prior to speaking with the patient's primary caregiver. D. Communication with the patient's caregiver or family members is important because they are the most familiar with the patient's condition.
D
You arrive at an accident scene to find an alternative-fuel vehicle leaking an unknown substance. You should immediately _________. Select one: A. search the vehicle for occupants B. disconnect the car battery C. apply retardant to the leaking fuel D. call for additional resources and keep bystanders away from the vehicle
D
A 33-year-old restrained driver of a motor vehicle crash is awake and alert, complaining only of neck pain and left leg pain. The vehicle is stable and no hazards are present. When removing this patient from his vehicle, you should: Select one: A. immobilize him with a vest-style device. B. apply a full leg splint prior to extrication. C. use the rapid extrication technique. D. maintain slight traction to his neck area.
A
A 70-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. During your assessment, you note that he has bilateral hearing aids. When you ask him questions related to his chief complaint, he does not answer you. You can hear a whistling sound coming from his hearing aids. You should: Select one: A. try repositioning the hearing aid or remove it and turn down the volume. B. remove his hearing aids, turn up the volume, and replace them in his ears. C. remove both of his hearing aids and use pencil and paper to communicate. D. recognize that the batteries in his hearing aids are probably depleted.
A
According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA): Select one: A. all health care facilities must provide a medical assessment and required treatment, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. B. all health care facilities are legally obligated to provide assessment and care only if the patient is critically ill or injured. C. a patient maintains the legal right to recant his or her consent to emergency treatment, even after signing in to the emergency department. D. a health care facility has the right to refuse assessment and treatment to a patient, but only if his or her condition is not deemed critical.
A
Cerebral palsy is characterized by poorly controlled ________ movement. Select one: A. body B. neck C. extremity D. eye
A
Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. hazardous materials gear. B. face shields. C. turnout gear. D. safety goggles.
A
In determining the potential for a terrorist attack, you should routinely observe all of the following on every call, EXCEPT: Select one: A. weather conditions. B. the location type. C. victim's statements. D. the type of call.
A
The EMT's responsibility during search-and-rescue operations is to _________. Select one: A. wait at the staging area until the patient is located B. direct other incoming EMS units C. assume medical command D. assist in the search on foot
A
The JumpSTART triage system is intended to be used for children younger than _____ years or who appear to weigh less than _____. Select one: A. 8; 100 lb B. 7; 90 lb C. 6; 70 lb D. 5; 50 lb
A
The purpose of a ventricular peritoneum shunt is to: Select one: A. prevent excess cerebrospinal fluid from accumulating in the brain. B. monitor pressure within the skull in patients with a head injury. C. remove fluid from the abdomen of patients with right-sided heart failure. D. divert excess cerebrospinal fluid to the ventricles of the brain. Feedback
A
The use of special tools to remove an entrapped patient from a vehicle is known as _________. Select one: A. complex access B. vehicle stabilization C. simple access D. incident management
A
To date, the preferred weapons of mass destruction for terrorists have been: Select one: A. explosive weapons. B. biologic weapons. C. nuclear weapons. D. chemical weapons.
A
Trench collapses usually involve large areas of falling dirt that weigh approximately _______ per cubic foot. Select one: A. 100 lb B. 200 lb C. 150 lb D. 50 lb
A
Upon arrival at a search-and-rescue incident, the EMS crew should _________. Select one: A. prepare the equipment to carry to the patient B. split up and request a search grid C. begin searching for the patient D. provide the incident commander with the crew's names and certification level(s)
A
Which of the following conditions would MOST likely be encountered in a patient with cerebral palsy? Select one: A. Seizure disorder B. Paralysis C. Type 2 diabetes D. Brain tumors
A
Which of the following statements regarding patients with intellectual disabilities is correct? Select one: A. Patients with intellectual disabilities are susceptible to the same disease processes as other patients. B. An intellectual disability differs from mental retardation in that it is the result of a congenital abnormality. C. Most patients with intellectual disabilities have normal cognitive function, but abnormal physical features. D. Speaking with the patient's family is the least effective way to determine how much the patient understands.
A
While staged at the scene of a structure fire, the EMT should _________. Select one: A. remain with the ambulance B. locate the safety officer C. stay with the incident commander D. assess firefighters for signs of fatigue
A
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: Select one: A. ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building. B. carefully document the witnesses' statements and report them immediately. C. tell the witnesses that you suspect that the explosion was the work of a terrorist. D. take standard precautions and begin searching for critically injured patients.
A
You are assessing a 440-lb man who complains of shortness of breath and lower back pain. The patient is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 148/98 mm Hg, and his heart rate is 120 beats/min. Your MOST immediate action should be to: Select one: A. avoid placing him in a supine position if possible and administer oxygen. B. ask a member of your team to locate the best route to move him to the ambulance. C. perform a secondary assessment, focusing on his respiratory system and back. D. notify the receiving facility and advise them of the patient's weight and status.
A
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? Select one: A. A 49-year-old female with diabetes and difficulty breathing 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 50-year-old male with an open head injury and no pulse
A
A 19-year-old female has just been extricated from her severely damaged car. She is on a long backboard and has been moved to a place of safety. As your partner maintains manual stabilization of her head, you perform a rapid assessment. The patient is unresponsive, has slow and shallow respirations, and has bilaterally closed femur deformities. You should: Select one: A. stabilize her legs with long board splints. B. direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance. C. obtain baseline vital signs and transport at once. D. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
B
A medical transport helicopter is incoming and you are responsible for setting up the landing zone (LZ). You should: Select one: A. place four flares 100 feet apart in an "X" pattern. B. use weighted cones to mark all four corners of the LZ. C. use yellow caution tape to mark of the LZ perimeter. D. ask bystanders to stand at all four corners of the LZ.
B
A supervisor who has more than seven people reporting to him or her: Select one: 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
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: Select one: A. request a paramedic to administer atropine. B. assist his ventilations with high-flow oxygen. C. position him supine and elevate his legs. D. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
B
As a triage supervisor, you: Select one: A. are responsible for providing initial treatment to all patients. B. must not begin treatment until all patients have been triaged. C. must prepare patients for transport before they leave the triage area. D. should communicate with area hospitals regarding their capabilities.
B
At a scene with downed electrical lines, the EMT should _________. Select one: A. enter the danger (hot) zone for patient removal only B. remain outside the danger (hot) zone C. stabilize the patient in the danger (hot) zone D. relocate the danger (hot) zone away from the patient
B
Because a tracheostomy tube bypasses the nose and mouth: Select one: A. severe swelling of the trachea and bronchi can occur. B. secretions can build up in and around the tube. C. the risk of a local infection is significantly high. D. bleeding or air leakage may occur around the tube.
B
Continual reassessment of the scene at a suspected terrorist or weapon of mass destruction incident is MOST important because: Select one: A. bystanders may destroy the evidence. B. a secondary explosive device may detonate. C. weather conditions may change quickly. D. terrorists are often at the scene after an attack.
B
Down syndrome is a genetic defect that occurs as the result of: Select one: A. a sperm that contains 24 chromosomes. B. a triplication of chromosome 21. C. an extra pair of chromosomes. D. a separation of chromosome 21.
B
For every emergency request, the dispatcher should routinely gather and record all of the following information, EXCEPT the: Select one: A. nature of the call. B. patient's medical history. C. caller's phone number. D. location of the patient(s).
B
In which of the following situations would the EMTs MOST likely utilize a police escort? Select one: A. The EMTs are transporting a critical pediatric patient through traffic. B. The EMTs are unfamiliar with the location, but the police officer knows the area. C. The weather is treacherous and there are numerous roads washed out. D. The call is dispatched as an unresponsive patient with CPR in progress.
B
Most cases of anthrax begin with: Select one: A. respiratory distress. B. flulike symptoms. C. pulmonary edema. D. signs of shock.
B
Multiple people in a small town began experiencing abdominal cramps, excessive salivation and urination, and muscle twitching shortly after a small crop duster plane made several passes over the community. As you are assessing the patients, you further determine that most of them are bradycardic and have miosis. In addition to high-flow oxygen, the MOST appropriate treatment for these patients includes: Select one: A. activated charcoal and glucose. B. atropine and pralidoxime chloride. C. epinephrine and hyperbaric oxygen. D. amyl nitrate and naloxone.
B
Points of distribution (PODs) are strategically placed facilities where: Select one: A. chemical weapons are manufactured and distributed. B. antidotes, antibiotics, and vaccines are distributed. C. chemical and biologic weapons are stockpiled. D. weapons of mass destruction are distributed.
B
The Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics is an example of: Select one: A. apocalyptic violence. B. domestic terrorism. C. an ecoterrorist attack. D. state-sponsored terrorism.
B
The EMT should expect that a patient who was exposed to cyanide will have: Select one: A. an abnormally slow respiratory rate. B. a normal pulse oximetry reading. C. an abnormally slow pulse rate. D. skin that is cherry red and hot.
B
The MOST common and usually the most serious ambulance crashes occur at: Select one: A. stop signs. B. intersections. C. railroad crossings. D. stop lights.
B
The development of an incident action plan is the responsibility of the: Select one: A. logistics section. B. planning section. C. operations section. D. finance section.
B
The type and severity of wounds sustained from incendiary and explosive devices primarily depend on the: Select one: 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
The use of lights and siren on an ambulance: Select one: A. is required any time a patient is being transported to the hospital. B. signifies a request for other drivers to yield the right of way. C. legally gives the emergency vehicle operator the right of way. D. allows other drivers to hear and see you from a great distance.
B
Which of the following duties or responsibilities does NOT fall within the realm of the medical branch of the incident command system? Select one: A. Treatment B. Extrication C. Triage D. Transport
B
Which of the following statements regarding autism is correct? Select one: A. Impairment of motor activity is a classic sign of autism. B. Most cases of autism are diagnosed by 3 years of age. C. Autism affects females four times greater than males. D. The majority of patients with autism do not speak at all.
B
While en route to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, you approach a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing. You should: Select one: A. pass the bus only after all the children have exited. B. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing. C. slowly and carefully pass the bus on the left side. D. back up and take an alternate route to the scene.
B
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: Select one: A. evacuate him to a designated area and assign him a minimal (green) category. B. assign him a delayed (yellow) category and continue triaging the other patients. C. quickly bind his legs together to stabilize the fracture, and continue triaging. D. apply high-flow oxygen, obtain baseline vital signs, and continue triaging.
B
You are approaching an overturned tanker truck to assess the driver, who appears to be unresponsive. As you get closer to the vehicle, you note the smell of noxious fumes and find that you are in the midst of a vapor cloud. What should you do? Select one: A. Remain where you are and perform a visual assessment of the patient. B. Exit the area immediately and gather information for the HazMat team. C. Cover your face with your shirt and quickly extricate the injured driver. D. Realize that you are in the danger zone and prevent others from entering.
B
