Chapter 39: Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue

Question 1

Explain the responsibilities of an EMT in patient
rescue and vehicle extrication. (p 1464)

Question 2

Discuss how to ensure safety at the scene of
a rescue incident, including scene size-up and
the selection of the proper personal protective
equipment and additional necessary gear.
(pp 1464–1469)

Question 3

Describe examples of vehicle safety
components that may be hazardous to both
EMTs and patients following a collision and
how to mitigate their dangers. (pp 1464–1465)

Question 4

Define the terms extrication and entrapment.
(p 1465)

Question 5

Describe the 10 phases of vehicle extrication
and the role of the EMT during each one.
(pp 1466–1475)

Question 6

Discuss the various factors related to ensuring
situational safety at the site of a vehicle
extrication, including controlling traffic flow,
performing a 360° assessment, stabilizing
the vehicle, dealing with unique hazards, and evaluating the need for additional resources.
(pp 1466–1470)

Question 7

Describe the special precautions the EMT
should follow to protect the patient during a
vehicle extrication. (pp 1470–1472)

Question 8

Explain the different factors that must be
considered before attempting to gain access
to the patient during an incident that requires
extrication. (pp 1470–1472)

Question 9

Explain the difference between simple access
and complex access in vehicle extrication.
(p 1472)

Question 10

Discuss patient care considerations related
to assisting with rapid extrication, providing
emergency care to a trapped patient,
and removing and transferring a patient.
(pp 1473–1475)

Question 11

Describe examples of situations that would
require special technical rescue teams and the
EMT’s role in these situations. (pp 1475–1479)

Question 12

What are the 10 phases of extraction?

Answer 12

Question 13

If you have to disconnect a car battery at the scene which terminal do you disconnect first?

Answer 13

Negative