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10 Cards in this Set
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On arrival at the scene of a collision, the E M T should first :
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size up the situation
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Which article of protective equipment provides and acceptable level of head protection?
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fire fighter's helmet
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Most cars have 5-mile-per-hour bmpers. if the bumper shock absorber system is compressed, the bumper:
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may spring out striking and breaking the legs of anyone standing in front of it.
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Which one of the following is not a phase of the extrication process?
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simplicationis not but terminating the rescue, disentanglement, and gaining access to the patient are phases of the extrication process
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If you "Try before you pry." you can often achieve:
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simple access
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The concept of recognizing a ground gradient means to:
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be aware of electrically energized ground
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Which of the following is not an advantage to disposing of a car roof during extrication'?
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It avoids accidental airbag deployment
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Which of these specialized rescue teams would likely require heavy hydraulic cutting tools"
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vehicle rescue
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The best eye protection at a vehicle collision is provided by:
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safety goggles with soft vinyl frames and indirect venting
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The first traffic warning device that an E M T usually implements at the scene of a vehicle collision is:
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the ambulance's flashing lights.
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