exam 9 🔥
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 2, yellow tag D) Priority 3, green tag
A
With START triage, when you arrive on the scene you ask all the patients who can walk to move to one area. These patients are categorized as: A) yellow tagged. B) Priority 3 walking wounded. C) red tagged. D) Priority 4 walking wounded.
B
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
Your unit is the first to arrive on the scene of an explosion at a university lab where controversial research is being conducted. Which of the following should you be most aware of? * A) The terrorists may have placed snipers in strategic locations. B) There may be a secondary explosive device. C) There is no risk of exposure to biological agents. D) It is unlikely that there are survivors
B
23) ________ 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) OSHA B) CHEMTREC C) HAZMART D) EPA
B) CORRECT. CHEMTREC is the response agency that provides information to you and your dispatcher about hazardous materials and contacts the shipper about the material.
Which of the following is NOT a desirable characteristic of the rehabilitation sector of a hazardous materials incident? A) It is large enough to accommodate multiple rescue crews. B) It allows for rapid re-entry to the emergency operation. C) It is protected from weather elements. D) It is located in the warm zone.
D
F.A.I.L.U.R.E
F: failure to understand the environment or underestimating it A: additional medical problems not considered I: inadequate rescue skills L: lack of teamwork or experience U: underestimating the logistics of incident R: rescue vs recovery mode not considered E: equipment not mastered
What are the nine phases of an ambulance call and the EMTs role in each?
1. Preparation: EMT ensures equipment is clean and ready and fully stocked; vehicle is prepped. 2. Dispatch: 3. En route: EMT confirms dispatch; wear seat belts. assign tasks, decide on equipment to take in. 4. Arrival at scene: scene size up: request additional help, decide on ppe, evaluate MOI/NOI, need for spine immobilization. Safe parking: allow for efficient traffic control/flow. park in front (pref 100 ft beyond) or behind scene (if first on scene). leave warning lights on/headlights off). lock doors and take key. Traffic Control Help restore traffic flow after emergency is under control, if police are not yet there. 5. transfer of patient to ambulance secure patient in ambulance. 6. En round to the receiving facility (transport) inform dispatch you are on the way, # of patients; monitor patient; call hospital and medical control. begin written report if able. support patient 7. at the receiving facility (delivery) inform dispatch Report to triage nurse present complete report to the nurse/physician taking over care. complete report, get signatures and leave copy. restock items used. 8. En route to the station inform dispatch 9. Postrun inform dispatch restock paperwork clean (linens, discard used stuff, wash, disinfect, clean stretcher, clean up spillage,
A disposable oxygen humidifier should be considered for ambulance services that often transport patients for ___ hour(s) or more. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
A
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 stretcher.
A
A supervisor who has more than seven people reporting to him or her: A. has exceeded an effective span of control and should divide tasks and delegate the supervision of some tasks to another person. B. should regularly report to the incident commander (IC) to inform him or her of the functions that his or her team is performing. C. is more beneficial to the overall effort than a supervisor with fewer personnel because his or her team can accomplish more tasks. D. 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.
A
A type _____ ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. A. I B. II C. III D. IV
A
After primary triage, the triage supervisor should communicate all of the following information to the medical branch officer, EXCEPT: A. the recommended transport destination for each patient. B. recommendations for movement to the treatment area. C. the total number of patients that have been triaged. D. the number of patients in each triage category.
A
As a triage supervisor, you: A. must not begin treatment until all patients have been triaged. B. must prepare patients for transport before they leave the triage area. C. should communicate with area hospitals regarding their capabilities. D. are responsible for providing initial treatment to all patients.
A
As soon as you leave the hospital and are en route back to your station, you should inform the dispatcher: A. whether you are back in service. B. that you are prepared for another call. C. of the name of the accepting physician. D. about the patient's clinical condition.
A
Continual reassessment of the scene at a suspected terrorist or weapon of mass destruction incident is MOST important because: : A. a secondary explosive device may detonate. B. terrorists are often at the scene after an attack. C. weather conditions may change quickly. D. bystanders may destroy the evidence.
A
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
ICS systems recognize that the manageable span of control is: A) 6 people. B) 12 people. C) 18 people. D) 24 people.
A
Illness and injury that occurs because of the release of alpha and beta particles and the release of gamma rays is known as _______________ harm. A radiological B etiological C psychological D mechanical
A
Terrorism may be foreign or domestic. Which of the following would be considered domestic terrorism? * A) A small group of people directing violent acts at the population or government without foreign influence B) Acts of violence perpetrated by foreign citizens against the government of the United States C) Interpersonal violence between family members D) Acts of violence perpetrated by American citizens against the government of another country
A
Terrorism that involves groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are directed at the government without foreign direction is called: a. domestic terrorism. b. federal terrorism. c. territorial terrorism. d. international terrorism.
A
The bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013 was an example of ___________ terrorism. A domestic B international C corporate D non-lethal
A
The development of an incident action plan is the responsibility of the: A. planning section. B. finance section. C. operations section. D. logistics section.
A
The use of lights and siren on an ambulance: A. signifies a request for other drivers to yield the right of way. B. legally gives the emergency vehicle operator the right of way. C. allows other drivers to hear and see you from a great distance. D. is required any time a patient is being transported to the hospital.
A
To date, the preferred weapons of mass destruction for terrorists have been: : A. explosive weapons. B. biologic weapons. C. chemical weapons. D. nuclear weapons.
A
Upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash, the EMT should: A. leave only the essential warning lights activated. B. turn off the ambulance and set the emergency brake. C. turn off the emergency flashing lights and headlights. D. park at least 300 feet away from the accident scene.
A
Upon arriving at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash at night, you find that the safest place to park your ambulance is in a direction that is facing oncoming traffic. You should: A. turn your headlights off. B. quickly access the patient. C. place a flare near the crash. D. turn all warning lights off.
A
When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an emergency call, you should: A. slow down and allow the driver to pass you. B. increase your speed to create more distance. C. slam on the brakes to frighten the tailgater. D. stop the ambulance and confront the driver.
A
When removing an injured patient from a vehicle due to an environmental threat or the need to perform CPR, it is best to use the _________ technique. a. rapid extrication b. KED board c. upright chest compression d. intermediate extrication
A
Which of the following is a principle of effective Incident Command? A) Command is most effective when one person is responsible for not more than 6 other people. B) The command location must not be revealed to anyone on the scene. C) Police, fire, and EMS must establish separate command locations. D) None of the above
A
Which of the following statements regarding the use of the warning lights and siren on the ambulance is correct? A. If it is necessary to use the siren, you should tell the patient beforehand. B. If the patient is stable, you may use the warning lights without the siren. C. Warning lights and siren should be avoided, even if the patient is unstable. D. It is generally acceptable to increase your speed if lights and siren are in use.
A
Which of the following types of terrorist targets should be anticipated in planning for weapons of mass destruction incidents? A. Schools B. Personal vehicles C. Rural areas D. Individual homes
A
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. assign him a delayed (yellow) category and continue triaging the other patients. B. evacuate him to a designated area and assign him a minimal (green) category. 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.
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: Answers: A. ensure that your ambulance is parked upwind and uphill from the building. B. tell the witnesses that you suspect that the explosion was the work of a terrorist. C. carefully document the witnesses' statements and report them immediately. D. take standard precautions and begin searching for critically injured patients.
A
You are teaching an EMT class about the role of an EMS response to a terror attack involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). A student asks you what constitutes a WMD. You should respond by stating that a WMD is any: * A) agent that is used to cause indiscriminate death and destruction. B) weapon used to create fear and panic among the general public. C) agent that is intended to kill a specific segment of the population. D) biological agent that will kill but not destroy property.
A
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. use the rapid extrication technique. B . immobilize him with a vest-style device. C. maintain slight traction to his neck area. D. apply a full leg splint prior to extrication
B
A destructive device, such as a bomb, placed to be activated after an initial attack and timed to injure emergency responders and others is called a: a. tertiary device. b. secondary device. c. primary device. d. post-incident device.
B
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 in each triage category. D. recommendations for movement to the treatment area.
B
Another name for CBRNE agents is: A. contaminants. B. weapons of mass destruction. C. tactics. D. secondary devices.
B
Beta radiation represents the greatest threat to a person's well being when the: * A) person is within 30 feet of the source. B) person ingests it by eating contaminated food. C) radiation occurs in liquid form. D) source is heated to greater than 100°F.
B
During a motor vehicle collision involving multiple patients, the IC would MOST likely: A. maintain responsibility for all of the command functions. B. designate a safety officer, but retain other command functions. C. delegate all of the command functions to the appropriate personnel. D. relinquish command when a senior EMS provider arrives at the scene.
B
During all phases of rescue, your primary concern is: a. extrication b. safety c. patient care d. rapid transport
B
Equipment and supplies that are carried on an ambulance should be stored: A. as directed by the EMS system's medical director. B. according to the urgency and frequency of their use. C. based on recommendations of the health department. D. in locked or secured cabinets in order to prevent theft.
B
Extrication is defined as: A. using heavy equipment to access a patient. B. removal from a dangerous situation or position. C. dismantling an automobile to remove a victim. D. immobilizing a patient before moving him or her.
B
If a technical rescue team is required at the scene, but is not present when you arrive, you should: A. don personal protective equipment and begin the rescue process. B. check with the incident commander to ensure that the team is en route. C. remain with your ambulance until the rescue team arrives at the scene. D. have fire personnel initiate the rescue process if they are at the scene.
B
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: A. slowly move the steering wheel back and forth. B. gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes. C. slowly pump the brakes until he or she regains vehicle control. D. quickly jerk the steering wheel.
B
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. quickly gain access to the patient. B. observe the scene for safety hazards. C. determine if additional units are needed. D. carefully assess the mechanism of injury.
B
In anticipating the potential damage from a radiological attack, what penetrating power do alpha particles have? A. Alpha particles can penetrate the skin. B. Alpha particles have little penetrating ability. C. Alpha particles can penetrate multiple layers of clothing. D. Alpha particles can penetrate lead.
B
Once entrance and access to the patient have been provided, you should: A. allow extrication to commence. B. perform a primary assessment. C. administer high-flow oxygen. D. begin treating his or her injuries.
B
The term used when individual units or different organizations make independent, and often inefficient, decisions regarding an incident is called: A. undermining. B. freelancing. C. logistical chaos. D. single command.
B
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 rescue personnel have cut the battery cables. B. after receiving approval from the incident commander. C. only after you believe the vehicle has been stabilized. D. only if the patient has experienced a major injury.
B
Which of the following should be done FIRST if you are the first arriving unit to a suspected weapons of mass destruction incident? A. Decontaminating patients B. Evaluating the incident area C. Triaging all patients D. Determining the exact agent or device involved
B
Which of the following statements regarding blast injuries is correct? A. Tertiary blast injuries are penetrating or nonpenetrating injuries that result from flying debris, such as ordnance projectiles. B. Solid organs are relatively protected from shock wave injury but may be injured during the secondary or tertiary blast phase. C. Solid organs such as the middle ear, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract are the most susceptible to pressure changes. D. The gastrointestinal tract is the organ system most sensitive to blast injuries and is the leading cause of death following an explosion.
B
Who is a secondary device intended to target? A. Personnel in infrastructure roles B. First responders C. Random passersby D. Politicians
B
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. notify the hospital that you will be transporting a burn patient to their facility. B. remain with the ambulance and wait for fire personnel to bring the victim to you. 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.
B
You are dispatched to a bombing along with 15 other ambulances. Upon arriving at the scene, you should stage your ambulance: A. as close to the bombing site as possible. B. upwind and uphill from the bombing site. C. downwind and uphill from the bombing site. D. upwind and downhill from the bombing site.
B
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 10, pulse 102, and alert mental status with warm dry skin. A) Priority 1, red tag B) Priority 3, green tag C) Priority 2, yellow tag D) Priority 4, black tag
B
A tour bus has overturned, resulting in numerous patients. When you arrive, you are immediately assigned to assist in the triage process. Patient 1 is a middle-aged male with respiratory distress, chest pain, and a closed deformity to his right forearm. Patient 2 is a young female who is conscious and alert, but has bilateral femur fractures and numerous abrasions to her arms and face. Patient 3 is an older woman who complains of abdominal pain and has a history of cardiovascular disease. Patient 4 is unresponsive, is not breathing, has a weak carotid pulse, and has a grossly deformed skull. What triage categories should you assign to these patients? A. Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, minimal (green); Patient 3, delayed (yellow); Patient 4, expectant (black) B. Patient 1, delayed (yellow); Patient 2, immediate (red); Patient 3, delayed (yellow); Patient 4, immediate (red) C. Patient 1, immediate (red); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, immediate (red); Patient 4, expectant (black) D. Patient 1, delayed (yellow); Patient 2, delayed (yellow); Patient 3, minimal (green); Patient 4, immediate (red)
C
Aggressive ambulance driving may have a negative effect on other motorists because: A. they may 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 may 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
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. assigning tasks to each member of the response team. B. obtaining additional information from the dispatcher. C. apprising the medical director of the nature of the call. D. fastening your seatbelts before the ambulance departs.
C
Continual reassessment of the scene at a suspected terrorist or weapon of mass destruction incident is MOST important because: A. terrorists are often at the scene after an attack. B. bystanders may destroy the evidence. C. a secondary explosive device may detonate. D. weather conditions may change quickly.
C
EMS operations generally include the Mobile command center and what other six areas? A) Extrication, Operations, Logistics, Triage, Finance, and Transportation B) Extrication, Staging, Logistics, Triage, Operations, and Transportation C) Extrication, Staging, Triage, Treatment, Transportation, and Rehabilitation D) Extrication, Staging, Triage, Air operations, Transportation, and Rehabilitation
C
Portable and mounted suction units must be powerful enough to generate a vacuum of at least ____ mm Hg when the tubing is clamped. A. 100 B. 200 C. 300 D. 400
C
Returning the emergency unit to service is part of the _________. A. support phase B. transfer phase C. termination phase D. hazard-control phase
C
The FIRST step in the START triage system is to: Select one: a. focus on the patients who are unconscious. b. scan the area for patients with severe bleeding. c. move all walking patients to a designated area. d. get a quick head count of all the patients involved.
C
The MOST common and usually the most serious ambulance crashes occur at: A. stop signs. B. stop lights. C. intersections. D. railroad crossings
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: 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
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. ask the driver to exit the vehicle. C. position the ambulance upwind. D. quickly gain access to the patient.
C
When responding to or functioning at a tactical situation, you should: A. leave your emergency lights on in order to identify yourself as EMS. B. remain near the side of the ambulance, even if you are told otherwise. C. depart the scene only after the incident commander has verified that it is safe. D. transport any patients from the scene using the quickest route to the hospital.
C
Where is the decon corridor located where patients, personnel, and equipment are decontaminated? A) Hot zone B) Cold zone C) Warm zone D) Cool zone
C
Which of the following activities occurs in the warm zone? a. command b. personnel staging c. decontamination d. medical monitoring
C
You are called to a local hardware store for a male patient complaining of difficulty breathing. As you pull into the parking lot you notice several people in front of the building coughing and in obvious distress. What would be an appropriate course of action at this point? A) Locate the patient for whom you were requested and begin treatment while another ambulance is en route for the other patients. B) Request a hazardous materials incident response and begin treating all patients displaying respiratory difficulties. C) Evaluate the scene further for indications of a hazardous environment and request a hazardous materials response. D) Move the people with respiratory difficulties to a distant corner of the parking lot and set up a treatment sector.
C
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 3, green tag B) Priority 4, black tag C) Priority 1, red tag D) Priority 2, yellow tag
C
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 #4 is a 13-year-old female with the following vital signs: respirations 8, pulse 124, and nonresponsive with blood from the ears and nose. A) Priority 3, green tag B) Priority 4, black tag C) Priority 1, red tag D) Priority 2, yellow tag
C
You should communicate with members of ________ throughout the extrication process. a. law enforcement b. the media c. the rescue team d. the insurance company
C
A patient who has experienced a back injury, with or without spinal cord damage, should be triaged with a __________ tag during a mass-casualty incident. A. red B. green C. black D. yellow
D
A terrorist would MOST likely use a secondary explosive device: A. to ensure that a structure is completely destroyed. B. in case the primary explosive device fails to detonate. C. as a means of dispersing a biologic or chemical agent. D. to injure rescuers and gain maximum public attention.
D
As a triage supervisor, you: A. should communicate with area hospitals regarding their capabilities. B. must prepare patients for transport before they leave the triage area. C. are responsible for providing initial treatment to all patients. D. must not begin treatment until all patients have been triaged.
D
Factors that have the GREATEST impact on the severity of radiation exposure include: A. age and overall health. B. gender and wind speed. C. the method of dispersal. D. time, distance, and shielding
D
Historically, the weak point at most major incidents has been: A. accountability. B. lack of personnel. C. incident briefing. D. communication.
D
Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would MOST likely occur at speeds of greater than _____ mph. A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 30
D
In preparing for a disaster, EMS systems should have enough supplies for at least a - period of self-sufficiency. A. 96-hour B. 24-hour C. 48-hour D. 72-hour
D
Maintaining a cushion of safety when operating an ambulance means: 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 at the posted speed limit, regardless of the patient's condition, and routinely using your lights and siren when driving on a freeway. C. 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. D. keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirror's blind spots.
D
Regardless of where portable and mounted oxygen cylinders are stored in the ambulance, they must: A. undergo hydrostatic testing on a weekly basis. B. hold a minimum capacity of 1,500 L of oxygen. C. be easily identifiable by their bright green color. D. be capable of delivering oxygen at 1 to 15 L/min.
D
The Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics is an example of: A. apocalyptic violence. B. an ecoterrorist attack. C. state-sponsored terrorism. D. domestic terrorism.
D
The EMT should expect that a patient who was exposed to cyanide will have: A. skin that is cherry red and hot. B. an abnormally slow pulse rate. C. an abnormally slow respiratory rate. D. a normal pulse oximetry reading.
D
The JumpSTART triage system is intended to be used for children younger than - years or who appear to weigh less than - : A. 5; 50 lb B. 7; 90 lb C. 6; 70 lb D. 8; 100 lb
D
The MOST appropriate location to park your ambulance at a HazMat incident is: a. downwind at least 200′ from the scene. b. downhill at least 100′ from the incident. c. uphill at least 25′ from the incident site. d. upwind at least 100′ from the incident
D
The function of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is to: A. educate city and county governments regarding foreign terrorist attacks. B. facilitate a standard method of incident command for natural disasters. C. prepare for the potential of a nuclear attack against the United States. D. prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents.
D
The purpose of a jump kit is to: A. facilitate defibrillation within 5 to 10 minutes after making patient contact. B. manage a critically injured patient until he or she is loaded into the ambulance. C. carry advanced life support equipment approved by the EMS medical director. D. contain anything that you might need during the first 5 minutes of patient care.
D
The two types of terrorism that are commonly noted as occurring in the United States include domestic terrorism and ____________ terrorism? A racial B religious C ethnic D international
D
When arriving at the scene of a cave-in or trench collapse, response vehicles should be parked at least ________ away from the scene. a. 50ft b. 150ft c. 250ft d. 500ft
D
Which of the following duties or responsibilities does NOT fall within the realm of the medical branch of the incident command system? A. Triage B. Transport C. Treatment D. Extrication
D
Which of the following is probably NOT a multiple-casualty incident? A. A rollover crash of a school bus with eight children who have injuries of varying severity B. An apartment fire with one patient and the possibility of others trapped in the building C. A loss of power to a hospital or nursing home with ventilator-dependent patients D. A motor vehicle crash with two critically injured patients and two ambulances
D
Which type of radiation can travel the farthest and penetrate the human body with the greatest ease? * A) Alpha B) Beta C) Blast D) Gamma
D
Your primary concern when arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is: A. gaining access to the patient(s). B. requesting additional resources. C. immediately beginning triage. D. surveying the area for hazards.
D
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. set up a staging area where fire fighters can be treated if necessary. D. ask the incident commander where the ambulance should be staged
D
________ rays easily penetrate through the human body and require lead or several inches of concrete to prevent penetration. Answers: A. Alpha B. Neutron C. Beta D. Gamma
D
In order to evaluate hazards presence at the scene and determine the number of patients, you should:
Performing 360 walk around of the scene.
May contain hidden dangers and personnel needs special skills for safety
Technical rescue situation