Chapter 11 Scene Size-Up

Question 1

Key Terms

injury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues

Answer 1

Blunt-force Trauma

Question 2

Key Terms

the area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision or other incident within which special safety precautions should be taken

Answer 2

Danger Zone

Question 3

Key Terms

awareness that there may be injuries

Answer 3

Index of Suspicion

Question 4

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a force or forces that may have caused injury

Answer 4

Mechanism of Injury

Question 5

Key Terms

what is medically wrong with a patient

Answer 5

Nature of the Illness

Question 6

Key Terms

injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or other body tissues

Answer 6

Penetrating Trauma

Question 7

Key Terms

steps taken when approaching the scene of an emergency call: checking scene safety, taking Standard Precautions, noting the mechanism of injury or nature of the patient’s illness, determining the number of patients, and deciding what, if any, additional resources to call for

Answer 7

Scene Size-up

Question 8

Short Answer

List several indicators of violence or potential violence at an emergency scene.

Answer 8

Indicators of violence or potential violence include fighting or loud voices, weapons visible or in use, signs of alcohol or drug use, unusual silence, and knowledge of prior violence.

Question 9

Short Answer

Describe several situations where it is appropriate to wear disposable gloves.

Answer 9

Protective gloves—controlling bleeding, suctioning, artificial ventilation, and CPR.

Question 10

Short Answer

Describe situations where you would also wear protective eyewear.

Answer 10

Eye Protection—splashing, spattering, or spraying body fluids.

Question 11

Short Answer

Describe situations where you would wear a mask.

Answer 11

Masks—infections spread by airborne droplets.

Question 12

Short Answer

Describe situations where you would wear an N-95 or HEPA respirator.

Answer 12

N-95 or HEPA respirator—diseases spread by airborne particles.

Question 13

Short Answer

Describe common mechanism-of-injury patterns.

Answer 13

Injuries to bones and joints are common following falls and vehicle collisions. Burns are common injuries from fires and explosions. Penetrating soft-tissue injuries can be associated with gunshot wounds.

Question 14

Short Answer

List sources of information about the nature of a patient’s illness.

Answer 14

Sources of information about the nature of the patient’s illness could come from the patient, family members, or bystanders at the scene.

Question 15

Short Answer

List several medical and trauma situations where you may require additional assistance.

Answer 15

There are countless scenarios where both metical and trauma calls can tax the available resources and prompt you to summon additional resources. Whether the situation involves lifting a large patient, assessing or transporting multiple patients, or calling resources with additional training (ALS or law enforcement), it’s important to be proactive and call early whenever possible.