Chapter 2: The Emergency Scene Flashcards
If there is a downed electrical wire at an emergency scene, how far away should the bystanders be moved?
a. Twice the length of the span of the wire
b. There is no specific place to which they should be moved
c. Half the distance between the two poles from which the broken wire has been strung
d. The distance from the break in the wire to the closest power pole
Twice the length of the span of the wire
If you are in a burning building, which is the best way to get out safely?
a. Cover your mouth and nose with a moist cloth
and walk to the nearest exit
b. Jump out the nearest window
c. Cover your mouth and nose with a moist cloth
and stay close to the floor
d. None of the above
Cover your mouth and nose with a moist cloth
and stay close to the floor
Which of the following are clues that a hazardous material may be present at an emergency?
a. Chemical transport tanks and/or placards
b. Clouds of vapour or spilled solids or liquids
c. Unusual odours
d. All of the above
All of the above
An emergency that may overwhelm the capabilities of an EMS system is called:
a. Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment (START)
b. Triage
c. A multiple casualty incident
d. Critical incident stress
A multiple casualty incident
To have an effective plan of action, which of the following are crucial?
a. Advanced care training and a large human
resource base
b. Advance preparation and periodic rehearsal
c. A complex medical communication network
d. Specialized equipment and vehicles
Advance preparation and periodic rehearsal
When pulling someone out of deep water, it is important to:
a. Enter the water and hold onto the patient securely b. Yell for help as you wade in to get the patient
c. Keep as low as possible and use something to reach the patient from a stable point
d. Both a and b
Keep as low as possible and use something to reach the patient from a stable point
The system used to control and direct the resources at an emergency scene is referred to as the __________
Incident command system
