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Postimpact automobile fires can be prevented MOST effectively by: |
Turning off the ignition. |
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If you must break a window to open a door or gain access, you should: |
Try to break a window that is farthest from the patient. |
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Which of the following statements regarding approaching a helicopter is correct? |
Approach the helicopter only after the pilot signals that it is safe to do so. |
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Extrication operates on the principle of: |
Removing the vehicle from around the patient. |
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Your overview of an accident scene should begin: |
Upon arrival but before exiting the vehicle. |
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The two main hazards associated with confined spaces are: |
Low oxygen and structural collapse. |
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The first step in the START triage system is to: |
Have all the walking patients move to a specific area. |
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Air embolism and decompression sickness are both caused by: |
Air bubbles being released in the body as a result of changes in the pressure while diving. |
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Signs and symptoms of exposure to an organophopshate include all of the following EXCEPT: |
Difficulty urinating. |
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The leading cause of the death in the United States is: |
Heart Disease |
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Once you have gained access to a patient and entered the wrecked vehicle, it is MOST important to: |
Avoid getting in front of an undeployed air bag. |
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You are caring for a patient with signs of decompression sickness. Prior to EMS arrival, you should place the patient: |
On the left side with the head slightly lowered. |
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Most patients who are still in their vehicle following a crash can be accessed by: |
Opening a door or rolling down a window. |
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The EMR's goal during a multiple-casualty incident is to: |
Provide the greatest medical benefit for the greatest number of people. |
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As an EMR, your two primary extrication goals include: |
Obtaining safe access to the patient and ensuring patient stabilization. |
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To date, the preferred WMD for terrorists has been: |
Explosive devices. |
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The emergency light and siren on your response vehicle: |
Allow you to request the right of way. |
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Which of the following is NOT a major area addressed within the scope of NIMS? |
Financial Aid. |
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If patients are still in a vehicle that has power lines draped across its hood; you should: |
Tell the patients to stay in the vehicle and notify the power company. |
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If you must rescue patients from a building that has exploded, it is MOST important to: |
Be alert for the presence of a second explosive device. |
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Sarin, Soman, Tabun and V agent are the most common: |
Nerve agents. |
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According the START triage system, assessment of a patient's mental status is conducted after: |
Adequate breathing and circulation have been established. |
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In general, you should leave an injured patient in his or her vehicle, unless |
The patients life is in imminent danger. |
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Upon arrival at an emergency scene, your FIRST priority is to: |
Park your vehicle in a safe location. |
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The purpose of triage is to: |
Prioritize patients by order of injury severity. |