Chapter 19, 20 And 21

Front 1

Postimpact automobile fires can be prevented MOST effectively by:

Back 1

Turning off the ignition.

Front 2

If you must break a window to open a door or gain access, you should:

Back 2

Try to break a window that is farthest from the patient.

Front 3

Which of the following statements regarding approaching a helicopter is correct?

Back 3

Approach the helicopter only after the pilot signals that it is safe to do so.

Front 4

Extrication operates on the principle of:

Back 4

Removing the vehicle from around the patient.

Front 5

Your overview of an accident scene should begin:

Back 5

Upon arrival but before exiting the vehicle.

Front 6

The two main hazards associated with confined spaces are:

Back 6

Low oxygen and structural collapse.

Front 7

The first step in the START triage system is to:

Back 7

Have all the walking patients move to a specific area.

Front 8

Air embolism and decompression sickness are both caused by:

Back 8

Air bubbles being released in the body as a result of changes in the pressure while diving.

Front 9

Signs and symptoms of exposure to an organophopshate include all of the following EXCEPT:

Back 9

Difficulty urinating.

Front 10

The leading cause of the death in the United States is:

Back 10

Heart Disease

Front 11

Once you have gained access to a patient and entered the wrecked vehicle, it is MOST important to:

Back 11

Avoid getting in front of an undeployed air bag.

Front 12

You are caring for a patient with signs of decompression sickness. Prior to EMS arrival, you should place the patient:

Back 12

On the left side with the head slightly lowered.

Front 13

Most patients who are still in their vehicle following a crash can be accessed by:

Back 13

Opening a door or rolling down a window.

Front 14

The EMR's goal during a multiple-casualty incident is to:

Back 14

Provide the greatest medical benefit for the greatest number of people.

Front 15

As an EMR, your two primary extrication goals include:

Back 15

Obtaining safe access to the patient and ensuring patient stabilization.

Front 16

To date, the preferred WMD for terrorists has been:

Back 16

Explosive devices.

Front 17

The emergency light and siren on your response vehicle:

Back 17

Allow you to request the right of way.

Front 18

Which of the following is NOT a major area addressed within the scope of NIMS?

Back 18

Financial Aid.

Front 19

If patients are still in a vehicle that has power lines draped across its hood; you should:

Back 19

Tell the patients to stay in the vehicle and notify the power company.

Front 20

If you must rescue patients from a building that has exploded, it is MOST important to:

Back 20

Be alert for the presence of a second explosive device.

Front 21

Sarin, Soman, Tabun and V agent are the most common:

Back 21

Nerve agents.

Front 22

According the START triage system, assessment of a patient's mental status is conducted after:

Back 22

Adequate breathing and circulation have been established.

Front 23

In general, you should leave an injured patient in his or her vehicle, unless

Back 23

The patients life is in imminent danger.

Front 24

Upon arrival at an emergency scene, your FIRST priority is to:

Back 24

Park your vehicle in a safe location.

Front 25

The purpose of triage is to:

Back 25

Prioritize patients by order of injury severity.