EMT Chapter 12 - Scene Size-Up

Question 1

The scene becomes unsafe. You are allowed to leave the scene and your patient until it becomes safe to return.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

On scene, you find police are present and 10 to 12 people are seated or lying on the ground. When do you call for help?

Accepted Answer

Before getting out of the ambulance

Question 3

A part of protecting the scene is keeping bystanders safe

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

If information from dispatch has a scene safety issue, you should stage until it is safer

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

The Nature of Illness (NOI) can be assessed by assessing for

Accepted Answer

environmental clues, such as a hot environment, clues of illness, such as tissues or a thermometer by the bed, the physical position of the patient

Question 6

You arrive at an extended care facility for a furnace malfunction and the carbon monoxide alarms sounding. You should:

Accepted Answer

Alert dispatch of the need for additional resources

Question 7

You're on scene of an assault. Patient says the perpatrator just fled. With this information, you would immediately:

Accepted Answer

Contact law enforcement, assess the patient, and initiate care

Question 8

When working at a scene we should try to protect the patient.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What are common PPE items used on EMS calls?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, N-95 mask, Reflective vest, Eye protection, Gown

Question 10

Determining scene safety begins with

Accepted Answer

dispatch information

Question 11

You have been called to a bar full of intoxicated patrons. Someone throws a bottle in your direction. What should you do

Accepted Answer

Leave the scene and return only when police have made it safe to do so

Question 12

When assessing a car crash scene, consider

Accepted Answer

how to park the ambulance to protect the scene, if the airbags deployed or not, how many patients do you suspect, if there leaking fluid, if the vehicle is stable or unstble

Question 13

What types of scenes will you likely need additional resources?

Accepted Answer

Underground areas, such as caves, Inside storage tanks, Heights and rope rescue, Water rescue, Blasts, Farm equipment rescues

Question 14

During the initial scene size-up, which of the following is essential that the EMT quickly identify?

Accepted Answer

Possible need for additional personnel

Question 15

Controling a scene includes

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looking or escape routes, moving furniture to make it easeier to move the patient, pay attention to bystanders, stay calm, keeping it well lit

Question 16

When approaching a scene try to

Accepted Answer

hold your flashlight to the side of you, watch windows and doors for movement, make a mental note of places to take cover or hide (concealment), walk on grass for quieter footsteps

Question 17

Should something go awry on scene, which of these serves to give you the most safety and security?

Accepted Answer

Carrying a portable radio with you into the house

Question 18

Crowds can be a particular problem. Assess crowds for

Accepted Answer

Language being used, Size, Hostility towards first responders

Question 19

The mechanism of injury (MOI) is how the patient was hurt.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Tips for operating on a car crash scene include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Do not turn your back to traffic, Minimize flashing lights to avoid blinding other drivers, Wear your ANSI approved vest, When parking, turn your wheels away from the scene, Try to minimize care on scene

Question 21

A chemical suicide involves releaseing toxic chemicals in a small space, such as a car.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

When assessing how bad a fall may be, consider

Accepted Answer

what the patient landed on, what part of the body hit first, how far the patient fell

Question 23

A 67 year old patient fell down three stairs. His chief complaint is pain to his wrist. The EMT would classify this as:

Accepted Answer

Trauma patient

Question 24

Other terms used for PPE include

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BSI (Body substance isolation), Universal precautions, Standard precautions

Question 25

Which of the following is the most common potential hazard an EMT faces on scene?

Accepted Answer

Blood and body fluids

Question 26

When should the EMT evaluate the scene of an emergency for hazards that may threaten or harm?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the entire call

Question 27

Car crashes are divided into different collisions. These include

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frontal, rotational, side/lateral impatct, rear-end, rollover

Question 28

Common MOI include

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Car crashes, Stabbings/Shootings, Motorcyle crashes, Burns, Sports injuries, Falls

Question 29

At the scene of a MVC involving two vehicles on a narrow two-lane road, which would be most appropriate to ensure safety

Accepted Answer

Place reflective triangles in each direction from the collision scene

EMT Chapter 12 - Scene Size-Up

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EMT Chapter 12 - Scene Size-Up

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