Special Rescue
What type of rescue involves freeing a patient trapped in a vehicle after an MVC?
Vehicle extrication
What does MCI stand for?
Mass casualty incident
Who has overall control of an emergency scene within ICS?
Incident Commander
What is the most common type of ambulance collision?
Intersection crash
What color tag is used for patients who require immediate lifesaving care?
Red
What specialized team is typically responsible for rope rescues and high-angle operations?
Technical Rescue team
What system is used nationally to manage disaster response structures?
Incident Command system
What ICS position is responsible for responder safety?
Safety officer
Studies show lights and sirens reduce transport time by approximately how much on average?
1-3 minutes
If a patient is not breathing in START triage, what should you do first?
Open the airway
What lethal electrolyte abnormality can occur immediately after freeing a patient from prolonged entrapment?
Hyperkalemia
Which federal agency coordinates disaster response once local resources are overwhelmed?
FEMA
Which ICS section is responsible for medical support for responders and rehabilitation areas?
Logistics
What is the term for the temporary loss of traction due to water between tires and the road surface?
Hydroplaning
What is the first step in triage?
Shout for anyone to walk towards you
Which life-threatening condition may occur after prolonged limb compression during extrication?
Crush syndrome
What is the term for hospitals quickly discharging stable patients to free beds during disasters?
Reverse triage
What is the recommended span of control in ICS?
3-7 subordinates
Which driving condition significantly increases stopping distance for ambulances?
Icy roads
You have a patient with 100% 2nd & 3rd degree burns on his body. The patient has a capillary refill of 3 secs, a RR of 28, and the pt is following commands appropriately. What tag is this patient?
Black
During water rescue, what is the correct order of rescue priorities?
Reach, throw, row, go
What federal medical response team specializes in urban search and rescue and medical support after structural collapse?
USAR task forces
What document outlines incident objectives, operational periods, and tactics?
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
What is the main danger of transporting a patient unsecured in the back of the ambulance?
Injuries during sudden stops
What triage system is designed specifically for pediatric mass casualty incidents?
JumptSTART