Emer108 FI

Question 1

What stage in hostage taking has the most potential to be the MOST dangerous to the person being taken hostage?
Transport stage
Holding stage
Capture stage
Negotiant stage

Answer 1

Capture stage

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding hostage situations is correct?
Captive should recall that most hostage situations only last about 30-40 mins
If taken hostage, the paramedic should try to reason with the assailant to end the crisis
If there is an opportunity to disarm a person who is holding others hostage, act quickly
The physiological effects of being held hostage are often of greater concern than physical problems

Answer 2

The physiological effects of being held hostage are often of greater concern than physical problems

Question 3

What is biological stress?

Answer 3

The non-specific response of the body to any demand made upon it

Question 4

Patient on a spine board -> stretcher, the stretcher should be how high?

Answer 4

Between knee and waist height

Question 5

Which of the following is the LEAST valid reason for a rapid or emergency extrication or move?
Hazmat exposure
Multiple patients
Unstable vehicle
Structure fire

Answer 5

Multiple patients

Question 6

In which scenario is the patient outcome MORE likely to be improved with multiple agencies simultaneously dispatched?

Hockey player who was injured after being slammed into the boards and is still on the ice
A child who was attacked by a dog and is lying limp on the lawn
A person who is unable to bear weight on their ankle after being thrown from a horse
An adult male who is intoxicated, uncooperative and yelling at passersby

Answer 6

A child who was attacked by a dog and is lying limp on the lawn

Question 7

What are the 4 categories that a dissemination device used for CBRN attack could fall under?

Answer 7

Mechanical action, chemical reaction, pneumatic, explosive

Question 8

Which of the following would require an emergency move?
Danger of fire or explosion
The patient’s position prevents lifesaving care
Unsecured accident scene

Answer 8

All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding mild stress is correct?
It shunts blood away from the brain
It manifests physically if not managed appropriately
It can enhance mental acuity
It is present to some degree everyday

Answer 9

It can enhance mental acuity

Question 10

What type of stress would MOST likely immediately follow a catastrophic event?
Reactive
Cumulative
Acute
Delayed

Answer 10

Acute

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding PPE?
It serves as a secondary protective barrier beyond what your body provides
It must remain on you the entire time you are in the back of the ambulance with the patient
It is the most effective means of preventing the spread of infectious disease
It is a mandatory policy placed by the local health region so requirements will vary from service to service

Answer 11

It serves as a secondary protective barrier beyond what your body provides

Question 12

What is the purpose of establishing an inner (safety) perimeter at a CBRN incident?

Answer 12

To keep responders and others away from a potentially dangerous area

Question 13

What is the LARGEST challenge of the effective employment and delivery of a tiered response and mutual aid system?

Answer 13

Not all agencies share the same level of commitment to collaboration making communication difficult at times