EMT Section 9
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: A. ask the patient if he can unlock the door. B. use a pry bar to attempt to open the door. C. break the window and unlock the door. D. request the rescue team to extricate him.
A. ask the patient if he can unlock the door
When parking your ambulance at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you should position the ambulance: A. alongside the scene to rapidly access the patient(s). B. 100′ past the scene on the same side of the road. C. 50′ before the scene on the same side of the road. D. 50′ past the scene on the opposite side of the road.
B. 100' past the scene on the same side of the road
Minimum staffing in the patient compartment of a basic life support (BLS) ambulance includes: A. an EMT and a paramedic. B. at least one EMT. C. at least two EMTs. D. an EMT and an AEMT.
B. at least one EMT
Upon returning to your station following a run, you should disinfect the ambulance as needed. Disinfection is most accurately defined as: A. destroying pathogenic agents by using potent disinfection means. B. killing pathogenic agents with a chemical made for that purpose. C. removing dirt, dust, blood, or other grossly visible contaminants. D. using heat as a means of removing all microbial contaminants.
B. killing pathogenic agents with a chemical made for that purpose
Once entrance and access to the patient have been provided, you should: A. begin treating his or her injuries. B. perform a primary assessment. C. allow extrication to commence. D. administer high-flow oxygen.
B. perform a primary assessment
After primary triage, the triage supervisor should communicate all of the following information to the medical branch officer, except: A. the total number of patients that have been triaged. B. the recommended transport destination for each patient. C. the number of patients that are in each triage category. D. recommendations for movement to the treatment area.
B. the recommended transport destination for each patient
Aggressive ambulance driving might have a negative effect on other motorists because: A. they might become enraged and attempt to run you off the road. B. they move to the right or drive as close to the curb as possible. C. it might not allow for their reaction time to respond to your vehicle. D. they often freeze when they see the lights in the rearview mirror.
C it might not allow for thier reaction time to respond to your vehicle
A disposable oxygen humidifier should be considered for ambulance services that often transport patients for ___ hour(s) or more. A. 4 B. 2 C. 1 D. 3
C. 1
The JumpSTART triage system is intended to be used for children younger than _____ years or who appear to weigh less than _____. A. 6, 70 lb B. 5, 50 lb C. 8, 100 lb D. 7, 90 lb
C. 8,100 lb
If you could only take two pieces of equipment with you to a patient's side, you should choose the: A. cervical collar and long backboard. B. BVM and portable oxygen. C. AED and portable suction unit. D. oral airways and sterile dressings.
C. AED and portable suction unit
Which of the following is an example of regional equipment or supplies? A. Oral glucose B. Inhaled bronchodilator C. DuoDote Auto-Injector D. Vacuum splint
C. DuoDote Auto-Injector
Which of the following statements regarding the use of the warning lights and siren on the ambulance is correct? A. If the patient is stable, you may use the warning lights without the siren. B. It is generally acceptable to increase your speed if lights and siren are in use. C. If it is necessary to use the siren, you should tell the patient beforehand. D. Warning lights and siren should be avoided, even if the patient is unstable.
C. If it is necessary to use the siren, you should tell the patient beforehand
In preparing for a disaster, EMS systems should have enough supplies for at least a ______ period of self-sufficiency. A. 24-hour B. 96-hour C. 48-hour D. 72-hour
D. 72-hour
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? A. A 36-year-old female with back pain and numb extremities B. A 29-year-old male with bilaterally closed femur deformities C. A 50-year-old male with an open head injury and no pulse D. A 49-year-old female with diabetes and difficulty breathing
D. a 49-year old female with diabetes and difficulty breathing
_____________ is defined as the ability to reach the patient. A. Disentanglement B. Extrication C. Rescue D. Access
D. access
Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, except: A. face shields. B. safety goggles. C. turnout gear. D. hazardous materials gear.
D. hazardous materials gear
The reasons for rescue failure can be recalled by the mnemonic FAILURE. According to this mnemonic, the "U" stands for: A. unprepared to effectively manage the scene. B. underutilizing personnel at the scene. C. undertrained to correctly utilize equipment. D. underestimating the logistics of the incident.
D. underestimating the logistics of the incident
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? A. Realize that you are in the danger zone and prevent others from entering. 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. Remain where you are and perform a visual assessment of the patient.
A. Realize that you are in the danger zone and prevent others from entering
Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include: A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. B. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. C. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call. D. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed.
A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers
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: A. after receiving approval from the incident commander. B. after rescue personnel have cut the battery cables. C. only if the patient has experienced a major injury. D. only after you believe the vehicle has been stabilized.
A. after receiving approval from the incident commander
Common activities that occur while you and your partner are en route to the scene of an emergency call include all of the following, except: A. apprising the medical director of the nature of the call. B. assigning tasks to each member of the response team. C. obtaining additional information from the dispatcher. D. fastening your seatbelts before the ambulance departs.
A. apprising the medical director of the nature of the call
You and your partner arrive at the scene where a truck has crashed into a small building, injuring eight people. You immediately request additional ambulances and begin the triage process. The first patient that you triage is a young female who is unconscious and apneic. She has an open head injury, and her pulse is weak and thready. You should: A. assign her a low priority and continue triaging. B. assess the severity of her open head injury. C. place a red tag on her and continue triaging. D. begin ventilating her with a bag-valve mask.
A. assign her a low priority and continue triaging
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: A. begin some form of positive-pressure ventilation. B. perform a rapid assessment to locate critical injuries. C. administer high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. D. ask a firefighter what the patient was exposed to.
A. begin some form of positive-pressure ventilation
While using lights and siren, most state laws permit an ambulance to: A. carefully exceed the posted speed limit. B. disregard all traffic control signals. C. drive as fast as the department allows. D. proceed through red lights without stopping.
A. carefully exceed the posted speed limit
If a technical rescue team is required at the scene but is not present when you arrive, you should: A. check with the incident commander to ensure that the team is en route. B. have fire personnel initiate the rescue process if they are at the scene. C. don personal protective equipment and begin the rescue process. D. remain with your ambulance until the rescue team arrives at the scene.
A. check with the incident commander to ensure that the team is en route
The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called: A. cleaning. B. sterilization. C. disinfection. D. high-level disinfection.
A. cleaning
Which of the following statements regarding communications at a disaster or multiple-casualty incident is correct? A. Each command group should utilize a separate radio frequency. B. Ten-codes or signals should be used when communicating via radio. C. If possible, use face-to-face communications to minimize radio traffic. D. When possible, all communication should occur via two-way radio.
A. each command group should utilize a separate radio frequency
Injuries or conditions that would be classified as first priority (red tag; immediate) include all of the following, except: A. fractures of multiple long bones. B. severe medical problems. C. any airway or breathing difficulty. D. uncontrolled or severe hemorrhage.
A. fractures of multiple long bones
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: A. gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes. B. quickly jerk the steering wheel. C. slowly move the steering wheel back and forth. D. slowly pump the brakes until he or she regains vehicle control.
A. gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes
Which of the following statements regarding trench rescue is correct? A. Ground vibration is a primary cause of secondary collapse. B. A trench less than 15' deep usually does not require shoring. C. Most deaths involving cave-ins are caused by head injury. D. Rescue vehicles should park at least 250′ from the scene.
A. ground virbation is a primary cause of secondary collapse
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: A. immobilize him with a vest-style device. B. maintain slight traction to his neck area. C. use the rapid extrication technique. D. apply a full leg splint prior to extrication.
A. immobilize him with a vest-style device
A hiker was injured when he fell approximately 20′ from a cliff. When you arrive at the scene, a member of the technical rescue group escorts you to the patient, who is positioned on a steep incline. The most appropriate method of immobilizing and moving the patient to the ambulance is to: A. immobilize his spine with a long backboard and place him in a basket stretcher. B. immobilize him to a long backboard and use the four-person carry to move him. C. apply a vest-style immobilization device and move him using a stair chair device. D. immobilize him with a short backboard and place him on the ambulance stretche
A. immobilize his spine with a long backboard and place him in a basket stretcher
The scene size-up at a motor vehicle crash or other incident: A. is an ongoing process until the incident is terminated. B. is a quick visual assessment of the scene prior to entry. C. should be performed by the most experienced EMT. D. determines who is allowed to safely enter the hot zone.
A. is an ongoing process until the incident is terminated
Upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash, the EMT should: A. leave only the essential warning lights activated. B. park at least 300 feet away from the accident scene. C. turn off the emergency flashing lights and headlights. D. turn off the ambulance and set the emergency brake.
A. leave only the essential warning lights activated
When approaching a helicopter, whether the rotor blades are moving or not, you should: A. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas. B. approach the aircraft from the side because this will make it easier for you to access the aircraft doors. C. carefully approach the aircraft from the rear unless a crew member instructs you to do otherwise. D. remember that the main rotor blade is flexible and can dip as low as 5′ to 6′ from the ground.
A. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas
Immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency call involving a traumatic injury, you should notify the dispatcher of your arrival and then: A. observe the scene for safety hazards. B. quickly gain access to the patient. C. carefully assess the mechanism of injury. D. determine if additional units are needed.
A. observe the scene for safety hazards
For every emergency request, the dispatcher should routinely gather and record all of the following information, except the: A. patient's medical history. B. location of the patient(s). C. caller's phone number. D. nature of the call.
A. patient's medical history
To evaluate hazards present at the scene and determine the number of patients, you should: A. perform a 360° walkaround of the scene. B. use the information provided by dispatch. C. request the fire department at all scenes. D. interview bystanders present at the scene.
A. perform a 360º walkaround of the scene
General guidelines for safe ambulance driving include all of the following, except: A. regularly using the siren as much as possible. B. avoiding one-way streets whenever possible. C. avoiding routes with heavy traffic congestion. D. assuming that other drivers will not see you.
A. regularly using the siren as much as possible
When driving an ambulance on a multilane highway in emergency mode, you should: A. remain in the extreme left-hand lane. B. remain in the extreme right-hand lane. C. drive in the center lane of the highway. D. pass other drivers on the right side
A. remain in the extreme left-hand lane
You and your partner are standing by at the scene of a residential fire when you hear the incident commander state, "We have located a victim" over the radio. You should: A. remain with the ambulance and wait for fire personnel to bring the victim to you. B. notify the hospital that you will be transporting a burn patient to their facility. C. immediately locate the incident commander and ask where the victim is located. D. locate the victim and provide initial care while your partner stays with the ambulance.
A. remain with the ambulance and wait for fire personnel to bring the victim to you
When victims involved in a multiple-casualty incident are moved to the treatment area: A. secondary triage is performed, and the appropriate treatment is rendered. B. definitive care is provided and preparations for transport will be made. C. all uninjured patients are placed in a holding area and closely observed. D. they will be rapidly assessed and prioritized according to their injuries.
A. secondary traige is performed, and the appropriate treatment is rendered
As you and your team are removing an unresponsive patient from her wrecked car, you note that she has deformities to both of her legs and a deformity to her left humerus. You should: A. support the injured extremities and continue removal. B. assess distal neurovascular functions in her extremities. C. splint the deformities before moving her any further. D. realign the deformed extremities before continuing.
A. support the injured extremities and continue removal
It is 10:30 pm, and you have requested air medical transport for a critically injured patient. When you arrive at the designated landing zone, you should: A. survey the area for power lines or other hazards. B. provide the flight crew with a patient status update. C. mark the landing site using personnel with flashlights. D. mark the proposed landing area with road flares.
A. survey the area for power lines or other hazards
Your primary concern when arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is: A. surveying the area for hazards. B. gaining access to the patient(s). C. immediately beginning triage. D. requesting additional resources.
A. surveying the area for hazards
Your primary concern when arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is: A. surveying the area for hazards. B. immediately beginning triage. C. gaining access to the patient(s). D. requesting additional resources.
A. surveying the area for hazards
The main objective of traffic control at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is to: A. warn oncoming traffic and prevent another crash. B. prevent curious onlookers from observing the scene. C. get oncoming traffic past the scene as soon as possible. D. facilitate a route for the media to access the scene
A. warn oncoming traffic and prevent another crash
If you properly assess and stabilize a patient at the scene, driving to the hospital with excessive speed: A. will decrease the driver's reaction time. B. is often necessary if the patient is critical. C. increases the patient's chance for survival. D. is allowable according to state law.
A. will decrease the driver's reaction time
In which of the following situations would the EMTs most likely utilize a police escort? A. The EMTs are transporting a critical pediatric patient through traffic. B. The EMTs are unfamiliar with the location, but the police officer is familiar with the location. 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. The EMTs are unfamiliar with the location, but the police officer is familiar with the location
Which of the following situations would require the use of a specialized rescue team? A. A patient found floating face down in a swimming pool B. A patient trapped in a cave or a confined space C. An obese patient who must be moved to the ambulance D. A patient in a badly damaged car, not entrapped
B. a patient trapped in a cave or a confined space
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: A. proceed to the call, functioning only as an emergency medical responder. B. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit. C. quickly proceed to the call and clean and restock the ambulance afterwards. D. have your partner quickly clean the ambulance as you proceed to the call.
B. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit
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: A. only after you believe the vehicle has been stabilized. B. after receiving approval from the incident commander. C. only if the patient has experienced a major injury. D. after rescue personnel have cut the battery cables.
B. after receiving approval from the incident commander
When a helicopter must land on a grade (uneven ground), you should: A. attempt to approach the aircraft from behind. B. approach the aircraft from the downhill side. C. move the patient to the aircraft as soon as it lands. D. approach the aircraft from the uphill side
B. approach the aircraft from the downhill side
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: 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. apply high-flow oxygen, obtain baseline vital signs, and continue triaging. D. quickly bind his legs together to stabilize the fracture and continue triaging.
B. assign him a delayed (yellow) category and continue triaging the other patients
Minimum airway and ventilation equipment that should be carried on every ambulance include all of the following, except: A. various sizes of oral and nasal airways. B. Combitubes, or laryngeal mask airways. C. mounted and portable suctioning units. D. adult and pediatric bag-valve masks
B. combitubes, or laryngeal mask airways
The purpose of a jump kit is to: A. facilitate defibrillation within 5 to 10 minutes after making patient contact. B. contain anything that you might need during the first 5 minutes of patient care. C. carry advanced life support equipment approved by the EMS medical director. D. manage a critically injured patient until he or she is loaded into the ambulance.
B. contain anything that you might need during the first 5 minutes of patient care.
A carboy is a container that would most likely be used to store and transport: A. flammable liquids. B. corrosives. C. explosives. D. combustible materials.
B. corrosives
The process of removing or neutralizing and properly disposing of a hazardous material is called: A. neutralization. B. decontamination. C. chemical containment. D. antidotal treatment.
B. decontamination
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 bilateral closed femur deformities. You should: A. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. B. direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance. C. obtain baseline vital signs and transport at once. D. stabilize her legs with long board splints.
B. direct your partner to begin ventilatory assistance
Phases of an ambulance call include all of the following activities, except: A. checking equipment on the ambulance. B. emergency care provided at the scene. C. transport of the patient to the hospital. D. transferring the patient to the ambulance.
B. emergency care provided at the scene
As the first-arriving senior EMT at the scene of an incident, you should perform a scene size-up and then: A. begin the triage process. B. establish command. C. call for additional resources. D. quickly identify the walking wounded.
B. establish command
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: A. treat only critical injuries before moving him to a safe place. B. grab him by the clothes and immediately move him to safety. C. perform a rapid assessment and move him to a place of safety. D. limit your primary assessment to airway and breathing only
B. grab him by the clothes and immediately move him to safety
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: A. request law enforcement for traffic control. B. immediately request additional resources. C. call medical control for further direction. D. begin triage to determine injury severity.
B. immediately request additional resources
When transporting a patient who is secured to a backboard, it is important to: A. place a folded towel or blanket under the patient's head. B. place deceleration straps over the patient's shoulders. C. routinely elevate the head of the backboard 12″. D. use at least eight straps to secure the patient to the board.
B. place deceleration straps over the patient's shoulders
Which of the following is a typical function of the rescue team? A. Initial triage and patient prioritization B. Providing safe entry and access to patients C. Shutting off power to downed electrical lines D. Providing emergency care during extrication
B. providing safe entry and access to patients
Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique is correct? A. Rapid extrication involves the use of heavy equipment to disentangle a patient from his or her crashed vehicle. B. Rapid extrication is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle. C. It involves rapidly removing a patient from his or her vehicle after immobilizing him or her with a short backboard. D. The only indication for performing a rapid extrication is if the patient is not entrapped and is in cardiac arrest.
B. rapid extrication is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle
Extrication is defined as: A. immobilizing a patient before moving him or her. B. removal from a dangerous situation or position. C. using heavy equipment to access a patient. D. dismantling an automobile to remove a victim.
B. removal from a dangerous situation or position
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: A. slowly and carefully pass the bus on the left side. B. stop and wait until the warning lights stop flashing. C. back up and take an alternate route to the scene. D. pass the bus only after all the children have exited.
B. stop and wiat until the warning lights stop flashing
Situational awareness is most accurately defined as: A. performing an initial scan of the scene to identify hazards that will pose an immediate threat to you and your crew. B. the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact. C. an ongoing process of information gathering and scene evaluation to determine appropriate strategies and tactics. D. predicting the presence of certain hazards at the scene after receiving initial information from the dispatcher.
B. the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact
A medical transport helicopter is incoming, and you are responsible for setting up the landing zone (LZ). You should: A. use yellow caution tape to mark off the LZ perimeter. B. use weighted cones to mark all four corners of the LZ. C. ask bystanders to stand at all four corners of the LZ. D. place four flares 100 feet apart in an "X" pattern.
B. use weighted cones to mark all four cournes of the LZ
Equipment and supplies that are carried on an ambulance should be stored: A. as directed by the EMS system's medical director. B. in locked or secured cabinets to prevent theft. C. according to the urgency and frequency of their use. D. based on recommendations of the health department.
C. according to the urgency and frequency of their use
Which of the following most accurately describes a multiple-casualty incident? A. An incident that involves more than five critically injured or ill patients B. An incident where patients have been exposed to hazardous materials C. An incident that greatly taxes or depletes a system's available resources D. An incident in which at least half of the patients are critically injured
C. an incident that greatly taxes or depletes a system's available resources
Your unit has been dispatched to stand by at the scene of a structure fire. There are no injuries of which you are aware. Upon arriving at the scene, you should: A. contact medical control and apprise him or her of the situation. B. park your ambulance behind the incident commander's vehicle. C. ask the incident commander where the ambulance should be staged. D. set up a staging area where firefighters can be treated if necessary.
C. ask the incident commander where the ambulance should be staged
According to the JumpSTART triage system, if a pediatric patient has a respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min, you should: A. look for posturing. B. assign an immediate category. C. assess for a distal pulse. D. assess neurologic status.
C. assess for a distal pulse
During a motor vehicle collision involving multiple patients, the incident commander would most likely: A. relinquish command when a senior EMS provider arrives at the scene. B. maintain responsibility for all of the command functions. C. designate a safety officer but retain other command functions. D. delegate all of the command functions to the appropriate personnel.
C. designate a safety officer but retain other command functions
Which of the following is the best example of gaining simple access to a patient? A. Removing the roof to access a critical patient B. Breaking glass to gain access to the patient C. Entering a vehicle through an open window D. Using a pry bar to open a damaged door
C. entering a vehicle through an open window
A hiker was injured when he fell approximately 20′ from a cliff. When you arrive at the scene, a member of the technical rescue group escorts you to the patient, who is positioned on a steep incline. The most appropriate method of immobilizing and moving the patient to the ambulance is to: A. immobilize him to a long backboard and use the four-person carry to move him. B. apply a vest-style immobilization device and move him using a stair chair device. C. immobilize his spine with a long backboard and place him in a basket stretcher. D. immobilize him with a short backboard and place him on the ambulance stretcher.
C. immbolize his spine with a long backboard and place him in a basket stretcher
Which of the following statements regarding storage containers and hazardous materials is correct? A. Steel utility drums are used to contain acids, bases, and other corrosive chemicals and substances. B. The Emergency Response Guidebook tells you the type and color of container used to store hazardous materials. C. In most cases, there is no correlation between the color of the container and the possible contents. D. Red phosphorus from a drug laboratory is found in a blue container that is clearly labeled.
C. in most cases, there is no correlation between the color of the container and the possible contents
In contrast to simple access, complex access: A. often involves simply unlocking a door. B. does not involve the breaking of glass. C. involves forcible entry into a vehicle. D. is a skill commonly taught to EMTs.
C. involves forcible entry into a vehicle
Common duties and responsibilities of EMS personnel at the scene of a motor vehicle crash include all of the following, except: A. preparing all patients for transportation. B. ongoing assessment of critical patients. C. keeping bystanders at a safe distance. D. assigning all patients a triage category.
C. keeping bystanders at a safe distance
A 50-year-old female is entrapped in her passenger car after it struck a tree. As the rescue team is preparing to extricate her, you quickly assess her and determine that she is breathing shallowly and her radial pulse is absent. You should: A. begin CPR as the rescue team begins extrication. B. secure her with a short backboard or vest device. C. maintain spinal stabilization as she is extricated. D. stabilize her condition before extrication begins.
C. maintain spinal stabilization as she is extricated
When removing a critically injured patient from his or her vehicle, you should: A. release c-spine control to facilitate rapid removal. B. remove him or her using a short backboard. C. protect the cervical spine during the entire process. D. move him or her in one fast, continuous step.
C. protect the cervical spine during the entire process
Disentanglement involves: A. gaining access to a patient in a crashed vehicle. B. the use of simple access tools such as a pry bar. C. removing a patient from a dangerous position. D. extrication techniques that EMTs are trained in.
C. removing a patient from a dangerous position
When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an emergency call, you should: A. increase your speed to create more distance. B. slam on the brakes to frighten the tailgater. C. slow down and allow the driver to pass you. D. stop the ambulance and confront the driver.
C. slow down and allow the driver to pass you
When determining the exact location and position of the patient(s) in a wrecked vehicle, you and your team should routinely consider all of the following, except: A. the position of the crashed vehicle. B. the possibility of vehicle instability. C. the make and model of the vehicle. D. hazards that pose a risk to rescuers.
C. the make and model of the vehicle
Trench collapses usually involve large areas of falling dirt that weigh approximately _______ per cubic foot. A. 200 lbs B. 150 lbs C. 50 lbs D. 100 lbs
D. 100lbs
A portable oxygen cylinder should have a minimum capacity of ____ of oxygen. A. 1,000 L B. 250 L C. 750 L D. 500 L
D. 500 L
Regardless of where portable and mounted oxygen cylinders are stored in the ambulance, they must: A. hold a minimum capacity of 1,500 L of oxygen. B. be easily identifiable by their bright green color. C. undergo hydrostatic testing on a weekly basis. D. be capable of delivering oxygen at 1 to 15 L/min.
D. be capable of delivering oxygen at 1 to 15 L/min
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: A. allow her to observe the extrication and keep her calm. B. ask her follow-up questions about the details of the crash. C. allow her to talk to her husband during the extrication. D. ensure that she is in a safe area, away from the scene.
D. ensure that she is in a safe area, away from the scene
The least practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is: A. inside the jump kit. B. on the ambulance stretcher. C. near the side or rear door. D. in the driver's compartment.
D. in the driver's compartment
The six-pointed Star of Life emblem identifies vehicles that: A. are equipped with supplies to manage a mass-casualty situation. B. have complied with state regulations for ambulance certification. C. are staffed by a minimum of one certified advanced EMT (AEMT). D. meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances.
D. meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances
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: A. park downhill from the scene. B. quickly gain access to the patient. C. ask the driver to exit the vehicle. D. position the ambulance upwind.
D. position the ambulance upwind
Upon arriving at the scene of a law enforcement tactical situation, you should ensure your own safety and then: A. begin immediate triage of any injured personnel. B. locate all injured personnel and begin treatment. C. apprise medical control of the tactical situation. D. report to the incident commander for instructions.
D. report to the incident commander for instructions
The EMT's role at the scene of a search and rescue attempt is to: A. report to a location where the patient will be carried. B. accompany search team members and provide care. C. direct the search effort from a centralized location. D. stand by at the command post until the person is located
D. stand by at the command post until the person is located
A unique consideration when dealing with a hybrid vehicle is that: A. you must locate the ignition switch and cut it to prevent a fire. B. rescue teams should disconnect the positive battery cable first. C. cutting the battery cables often results in an explosion or fire. D. the battery has higher voltage than a traditional vehicle battery.
D. the battery has higher voltage than a traditional vehicle battery
After assessing your patient, you determine that his condition is stable. You provide the appropriate treatment and then load him into the ambulance. While en route to the hospital, you should: A. use your lights and siren but drive slowly and defensively. B. keep your emergency lights on but avoid using the siren. C. drive slowly and remain in the far left-hand lane, if possible. D. turn your emergency lights off and obey all traffic laws.
D. turn your emergency lights off and obey all traffic laws
Which of the following chemicals requires identification with a placard, regardless of how many pounds the shipment weighs? A. Air-reactive solids B. Nonflammable gases C. Flammable liquids D. Water-reactive solids
D. water-reactive solids
As soon as you leave the hospital and are en route back to your station, you should inform the dispatcher: A. that you are prepared for another call. B. about the patient's clinical condition. C. of the name of the accepting physician. D. whether you are back in service.
D. whether you are back in service
Burn patients without airway compromise and patients with multiple bone or joint injuries should be marked with a __________ triage tag at a mass-casualty incident. A. red B. green C. black D. yellow
D. yellow
