What is the first thing that must occur when arriving at the scene of a vehicle collision? Basic Stabilization includes: 1) Turn off the vehicle ignition. 2)
Put the vehicle in “park.”
What statement about EMS providers in regards to vehicle rescue is correct?
What statement about EMS providers in regards to vehicle rescues is correct?
They should be familiar with their roles in vehicle rescues
. What is the primary role of an EMS provider during vehicle rescues?
What is your first priority before operating a vehicle?
If you arrive at a crash scene and find a vehicle on its side, your FIRST priority should be to:
promptly notify the fire department
.
What is the purpose of extrication?
Vehicle extrication is
the process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision
, when conventional means of exit are impossible or inadvisable. A delicate approach is needed to minimize injury to the victim during the extrication.
Who is the first priority on the scene of an EMS call?
Personal safety including the safety of your crew
is of the highest priority coupled with the safety of those around you. Only when you arrive safely and the scene is secure does the patient become priority number one.
How many seconds should you stay behind a car?
For a typical car, we can replace calculations with a good rule of thumb: allow
at least 3 seconds between you
and the car in front of you. If you’re in a large SUV, you may want to add an extra second.
When driving a vehicle with ABS in an emergency the best way to stop is to?
Drivers of four-wheel ABS cars should step firmly on the brake in an emergency stopping situation and
keep their foot on the pedal
. In light trucks that are equipped with rear-wheel ABS, however, the front wheels can still lock up the same as with conventional brakes.
How far away should you park your ambulance from the site of an accident?
Remember, it’s their emergency, not ours! Placement of your ambulance at hazardous scenes, such as auto accidents, is paramount. Place it in a manner that allows you rapid access. We generally park
at least 200 feet in front of an accident scene on the shoulder at an angle
.
What is a risk of using emergency lights at night on an accident scene?
A. What is a risk of using emergency lights at night on an accident scene? A.
The lights prevent EMS helicopters from landing.
Which is another term for the firewall of a vehicle?
In automotive engineering, the firewall (American English) or
bulkhead (British English)
is the part of the automobile body (unibody or body-on-frame) that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment (driver and passengers).
What safety precautions should be taken at the scene of a vehicle collision?
Stay at the scene of the accident.
Warn oncoming automobiles of any traffic hazards
. At night, leave your lights on or set out traffic flares if possible. You may be liable for damages to approaching drivers unless they are properly warned.
What does it mean to be extracted from a vehicle?
Vehicle extrication
is the work of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in an accident. It is necessary when the normal means of getting out of the vehicle are not possible, whether the frame of the car is too damaged or because the person is impinged inside or under the vehicle.
What is the best method of determining whether your self protection?
The use of radiological detection equipment
is the best method of determining whether your self-protection measures are appropriate and effective.
What is the main priority in an emergency?
Preserve Life
. As a first responder to any situation, you first priority should be to preserve life. You may need to perform CPR, stop bleeding or take other action to preserve the victim’s life. Start with C-A-B—circulation, airway, and breathing.
What are the three main priorities of all emergency services operations?
Decisions on the emergency incident are reached as incident managers consider three main incident priorities:
Life Safety (both the occupants and the responders), Incident Stabilization and Property Conservation
.
What is the highest priority of the emergency health care provider?
The EMT’s FIRST and MOST important priority is:
personal safety
. WHY: Your first and most important priority is to protect your own safety. Remember this rule: You cannot help the patient, other rescuers, or yourself if you are injured.
