Chapter 40 Quiz Flashcards
(54 cards)
Which of the following measures can the EMT take to create a safer extrication scene?
Select one:
A.
Setting up road flares every 10 feet for a safe distance to divert traffic away from the collision
B.
Setting up road flares around hazards such as spilled fuel
C.
Dropping road flares from the ambulance as you are approaching the scene
D.
Both Setting up road flares around hazards such as spilled fuel and Dropping road flares from the ambulance as you are approaching the scene
A.
Setting up road flares every 10 feet for a safe distance to divert traffic away from the collision
Which of the following describes vehicle glass that is designed to break into small pieces rather than shattering into sharp fragments?
Select one:
A.
Alloy glass
B.
Leaded glass
C.
Tempered glass
D.
Plexiglas
C.
Tempered glass
You respond to the scene of a motor vehicle collision involving a small pickup truck that struck the rear of a moving tractor-trailer. The driver of the tractor-trailer is walking around and complains of neck pain. The driver of the pickup truck is conscious but cannot exit the vehicle because the door is stuck and the steering wheel is displaced onto his lap. The passenger of the pickup truck is sitting upright in the passenger seat, is unconscious, but has radial pulses. Access to the passenger is not obstructed. A fourth patient, who was sitting in the pickup truck bed, is found about 10 feet away and responds to commands appropriately. Assuming your ambulance is the only emergency vehicle on the scene currently, which of the following patients should be packaged for transport first by the next arriving ambulance?
Select one:
A.
Passenger ejected from the pickup truck bed
B.
Pickup truck driver
C.
Tractor trailer driver
D.
Passenger in the pickup truck’s front seat
D.
Passenger in the pickup truck’s front seat
Which of the following phases of extrication follows the other three phases?
Select one:
A.
Stabilizing the vehicle
B.
Recognizing and managing hazards
C.
Immobilizing and extricating the patient
D.
Gaining access to the patient
C.
Immobilizing and extricating the patient
Which of the following best describes why it is important for the EMT to understand the extrication process?
Select one:
A.
To anticipate any dangerous steps in the extrication process
B.
To provide direction to the rescue technicians if they appear to be making errors
C.
To take over the extrication process if requested by the rescue technicians
D.
All of these
A.
To anticipate any dangerous steps in the extrication process
One of the greatest hazards associated with EMS highway operations is:
Select one:
A.
explosion.
B.
sharp objects.
C.
traffic flow.
D.
power lines.
C.
traffic flow.
Which of the following is the rule of thumb for determining the stability of a vehicle that has been involved in a collision?
Select one:
A.
It is stable if it is upright on all four wheels.
B.
It is stable if the transmission is in “Park” or the parking brake is on.
C.
It is stable if the ignition is turned off.
D.
It should only be considered stable after assessment by trained rescue personnel.
D.
It should only be considered stable after assessment by trained rescue personnel.
You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision in which there are utility wires down around the vehicle. The three occupants appear dazed and other responding units have not yet arrived. Which of the following is the best course of action?
Select one:
A.
Cool the wires with large amounts of water to prevent a fire from starting.
B.
Stay at a distance and caution the occupants to stay inside the vehicle.
C.
Push the wires out of the way with a long pry-bar in order to access the patients.
D.
Encourage the occupants to exit the vehicle by jumping free of the vehicle before touching the ground.
B.
Stay at a distance and caution the occupants to stay inside the vehicle.
Which of the following is an advantage of removing the roof of a vehicle that has sustained major damage in a collision?
Select one:
A.
It makes the entire interior of the vehicle accessible.
B.
The EMT can better access the patients.
C.
It creates a large exit through which to remove the patient.
D.
All of these
D.
All of these
When extrication will involve cutting the roof off a vehicle, stabilization of the vehicle should include:
Select one:
A.
deflating all tires by slashing them.
B.
placing wheel chocks on both sides of all wheels.
C.
placing chocks on both sides of at least two wheels.
D.
deflating all tires by pulling the valve stems.
D.
deflating all tires by pulling the valve stems.
While performing night operations, which of the following combinations of lights provide maximum visibility?
Select one:
A.
Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights ON, fog lights OFF, and traffic directional boards ON
B.
Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights ON, fog lights ON, and traffic directional boards ON
C.
Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights OFF, fog lights OFF, and traffic directional boards OFF
D.
Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights OFF, fog lights OFF, and traffic directional boards ON
D.
Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights OFF, fog lights OFF, and traffic directional boards ON
Which of the following considerations should be determined when conducting a scene size-up at night of a single vehicle collision involving a rollover?
Select one:
A.
How many EMS supervisors are needed for command
B.
Make and model of the vehicle involved
C.
Which patient is the least injured
D.
Mechanism of injury
D.
Mechanism of injury
Which of the following is a reason that the vehicle doors are removed to extricate the patient rather than pulling the patient through an open window?
Select one:
A.
To avoid being cut by glass
B.
To avoid criticism from bystanders
C.
To make the interior of the vehicle less accessible
D.
To allow a patient with life-threatening injuries to be removed quickly
D.
To allow a patient with life-threatening injuries to be removed quickly
An unresponsive patient is found sitting in the front seat of a vehicle with his legs pinned under the dash. Once his legs have been freed, which of the following methods should be used for removal of the patient?
Select one:
A.
Rapid take-down
B.
Scoop stretcher
C.
Rapid extrication technique
D.
Quick extraction
C.
Rapid extrication technique
Which of the following may be a source of ignition when rescuing people who are trapped in a car that has stopped off the roadway in a field of dried grass?
Select one:
A.
Leaking coolant
B.
Catalytic converter
C.
Mobile radio
D.
Battery
B.
Catalytic converter
Once access to the patient is gained, which of the following is the next goal during an auto extrication?
Select one:
A.
Primary assessment and rapid trauma exam
B.
Disentanglement of the patient
C.
Stabilization of the vehicle
D.
Extrication of the patient from the vehicle
A.
Primary assessment and rapid trauma exam
Which of the following is not an example of a specialty rescue team?
Select one:
A.
Confined-space rescue
B.
High-angle rescue
C.
Water rescue
D.
Advanced cardiac life support
D.
Advanced cardiac life support
Upon arrival at the scene of a motor vehicle collision, you find a vehicle that is on fire. The fire is confined to the engine compartment and the hood is tightly closed. Of the following, which is the best course of action?
Select one:
A.
Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient.
B.
Wet the interior of the vehicle to keep the fire from spreading.
C.
Use a long-handled pry-bar to open the hood and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
D.
Discharge a dry chemical fire extinguisher onto the patient’s clothing to protect him from the fire.
A.
Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient.
Which of the following is not a phase of the extrication process?
Select one:
A.
Disentanglement
B.
Gaining access to the patient
C.
Terminating the rescue
D.
Simplification
D.
Simplification
Which of the following is the first concern when you are caring for a patient who has been in a vehicle collision?
Select one:
A.
Treating life-threatening injuries
B.
Preserving evidence, such as alcohol beverage bottles and vehicle positioning
C.
Helping law enforcement get the driver’s name and insurance information
D.
Your own safety
D.
Your own safety
Which of the following is the EMT’s key role at the scene of an auto extrication?
Select one:
A.
Incident commander
B.
Rescue technician
C.
Patient advocate
D.
Safety officer
C.
Patient advocate
You are assessing a patient in the front seat of a vehicle that was involved in a head-on collision. As you examine the interior of the vehicle, you notice the airbags have not deployed. What action should you take in order to render the scene safe to work?
Select one:
A.
Disconnect the battery and wait 2 minutes before entering the vehicle.
B.
Turn the ignition to the “off” position and wait 2 minutes before entering the vehicle.
C.
Disconnect the battery and continue assessing the patient.
D.
Use a long spine board to shield yourself from the undeployed airbag.
A.
Disconnect the battery and wait 2 minutes before entering the vehicle.
You are on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a downed power line. You are walking in an area you feel is a safe distance from the line and begin to feel a tingling sensation in your feet. Which of the following would be a proper method of ensuring your safety while exiting the area?
Select one:
A.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and quickly run to a safe location.
B.
Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and hop to a safe place on one foot.
C.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
D.
Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
C.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
When placing cribbing:
Select one:
A.
kneel on one knee only so you can move away quickly.
B.
kneel on both knees for stabilization.
C.
always squat, so you can move away quickly.
D.
kneel or squat as necessary.
C.
always squat, so you can move away quickly.
