4.
Size-up
is the ongoing process of information gathering and scene evaluation to determine appropriate strategies and tactics to manage an emergency.
What is a 360 walk around EMT?
perform a 360 degree walk around of the scene.
Situational awareness
is most accurately defined as. the ability recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact. You just studied 23 terms!
What is the typical function of the rescue team?
Duties may include performing ground, aerial, or water-based search and rescue operations.
Supervise between one to six search and rescue personnel
. May perform technical rope rescue, hasty searches, grid searching for evidence or clues, aerial searches, helicopter short haul, etc.
What was the primary concern during the 1st attempt at an automobile?
What was the primary concern during the 1st attempt at an automobile? Your primary concern when arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is:
Surveying area for hazards
.
Which of the following regarding the rapid extrication technique is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the rapid extrication technique is correct? The rapid extrication technique
is indicated if the scene is unsafe and the patient is not entrapped in his or her vehicle
.
What are the four types of search and rescue teams?
These include mountain rescue;
ground search and rescue
, including the use of search and rescue dogs; urban search and rescue in cities; combat search and rescue on the battlefield and air-sea rescue over water.
What you can see of a person’s response to the environment?
is what you can see of a person’s response to the environment: his or her actions. any reaction to events that interferes with the activities of daily living or has become unacceptable to the patient, family, or community.
Which choice must always be done prior to leaving a vehicle collision scene?
Which choice must always be done prior to leaving a vehicle collision scene?
Search the area for additional patients.
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.
What is the benefit of the 360 degree walk around of the incident scene?
However, when done on a routine basis by a trained officer who knows what to look for, a 360 will
help minimize the risk of injury or death to firefighters
. Far too often the first arriving officer feels the overriding need to take immediate action by quickly entering a structure to locate and extinguish the fire.
When should I use an ambulance siren?
The California vehicle code states you must
yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle
, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed. Never stop in an intersection.
Which of the following is the primary concern when considering vehicle placement at a traffic accident?
Your primary concern when arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash is:
Surveying area for hazards
.
How might you help a patient or multiple patients of the scene is deemed unsafe?
If dangers threaten,
stay at a safe distance and call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately
. If the scene still is unsafe after you call, do not enter.
Which of the following most accurately defines negligence?
Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence?
Deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury
.
What is the purpose of a jump kit?
The primary purpose of a “jump kit” is to:
ensure that you have immediate access to the AED
. have available all of the equipment that you will use in the entire call. have easy access to manage patients with severe uncontrolled bleeding.
When a helicopter must land on a grade?
When a helicopter must land on a grade (uneven ground), you should:
approach the aircraft from the downhill side
. In general, medivac helicopters should be utilized when: a patient has a time-dependent injury or illness and traffic conditions would cause a significant delay in definitive care.
