The best reason to select air transport over ground transport is what?
Helicopter faster
NOT IN OUR SYSTEM, but assume you work separate from a fire department... You are the first arriving vehicle at the scene of an MVC. Where should you park your ambulance?
at least 100 feet away from the wreckage, BETWEEN the scene and oncoming traffic. EMPHASIS ON BETWEEN. Maybe remember that word. And 100 feet. Idk. Do whatever you want. If any of you miss this question, I'm just gonna quit.
What device will enhance alveolar ventialtion and gas exchange most effectively for at home patients?
Only a 100 point question because I'll give you a hint. Most of the time it is for patients who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
CPAP Machine
What is the purpose of the PIO in the incident command system?
What is the actual name of the "Date Rape" drug commonly known as "Roofies".
Rohypnol-It's ok if you misspell it. I did twice typing it out here. Still not sure if it's correct tbh.
At the scene of an MVC where a patient is pinned. No easy entry to the vehicle is noted (all doors and the trunk are locked and closed). The patient is unresponsive. What should you do?
Break a window and unlock the door.
The most common route of exposure of hazardous materials is what?
Inhalation
You are at a scene of a chlorine gas leak with a bunch of non-protected workers. Where should you move the workers?
The Cold Zone
The preferred packaging device for a victim during a low-angle, hazardous terrain rescue is the what?
Stokes Basket
The greatest risk of causing a serious crash while driving an emergency vehicle is what?
Excessive Speed
It is important for the transport officer at the scene of a mass casualty incident to avoid doing what to the receiving facilities?
Overwhelming them
The best organizational benefit for using standard operating guidelines (ICS in this case) is what?
Allows everyone involved to be familiar with the system.
At the scene of a hazmat incident, where does assessment and stabilization typicaly begin?
The Cold Zone
What is a vital difference regarding First Responders in Terror Attacks versus Natural Disasters?
First Responders are often a target in Terror Attacks.
A "Radiological Dispersion Device" is something that does what?
Releases radioactive airborne particles
Someone who is being damaged by radiation will continue to be damaged by said radiation until when?
As long as the patient is exposed to the source of the radiation.
Ultimately, ICS was designed to fix what problem with EMS systems during MCI's?
Communication. BECAUSE COMMUNICATION ISSUES ARE THE GREATEST COMMON PROBLEM EMS SYSTEMS FACE DURING MCI'S. Maybe remember that last part.
Close, Operation
Different from other venous catheterizations, Central Lines are a ______ process.
Sterile
At a mass casualty incident, the triage that takes place upon first arrival is called what?
Primary Triage
A responder who is certified at the HAZMAT Operations level is qualified to work in which zone?
The Warm Zone
The best way to test the preparedness of an entire MCI response system without placing any actual patients at risk is to do what?
Table Top Exercises
Into what major blood vessel are PICC lines typically inserted?
Suuperior Vena Cava
Nerve agents were originally developed as what?
Pesticides
You are dispatched to a scene for "UNKNOWN/MAN DOWN". As you are arriving, you see a single patient, lying prone in the middle of the street, outside of a known meth lab. What should be your first actions?
Retreat and request additional resources
In one word, describe the victim at the greatest risk of being assaulted during a domestic violence incident.
Female
The most common form of cerebral palsy is what?
Spastic Paralysis
A destination log is a document utilized at the scene of an MCI for where each patient is being transported. It is unlikely the full demographics for each patient have been obtained by the time transport begins, so what is likely to be included on the destination log for each patient transported?
Triage Tag Number
What is frequently true regarding victims of sexual assault and the assailant?
The victim knows the assailant who committed the sexual assault.
Failing to check the functionality of the laryngoscope (VL or DL) prior to going on a call, but marking that you DID check the laryngoscope is opening you up to what kind of legal trouble?
Gross Negligence