EMS Operations
What symbol identifies a vehicle as an ambulance?
Star of Life
Although not entirely possible at all MVA incidents, the EMS responders should exit the emergency vehicles to what side? A. With oncoming traffic. B. Against oncoming traffic. C. Toward the curb side of the road. D. Toward the centerline of the road.
C. Toward the curb side of the road.
You are exiting the ambulance for a patient who has called EMS for recurrent vomiting. At a bare minimum, what type of protective equipment should you employ prior to patient contact? A. Gown B. Gloves C. HEPA Mask D. Eye Protection
B. Gloves
What encompasses the guidelines used in the US for mass casualty/terrorism responses?
NIMS
National Incident Management System
What are the 2 greatest threats facing responders to a WMD attack?
Contamination and cross contamination
Describe a Type III ambulance
Van cab with modular ambulance body
The term that describes the concept of using lights and sirens as a means to alert other drivers that you are in an emergency mode, BUT does not exempt you form operating your vehicle for the safety of yourself and others.
Due regard
Organisms that can cause diseases in humans when in contact with the infected patients blood, such as HIV virus, are known by what name to the EMT? A. Cross Contamination. B. Airborne Pathogens. C. Bloodborne Pathogens. D. Parasite-host Relationship.
C. Bloodborne Pathogens
During an MCI where there are multiple people injured due to a large industrial building collapse, what type of communication technology may become easily overwhelmed by the sudden usage? A. Repeaters B. Mobile phone C. Mobile radio D. Base stations
B. Mobile phone
What are the 4 types of chemical agents?
Nerve agents
Vesicants (blister agents)
Pulmonary agents
Metabolic (cyanide) agents
You are at the scene of an MVA where a patient is going to be flown to the hospital due to her injuries. You are serving as the landing zone coordinator for your fire department. As you set up the landing zone, what is the minimum recommended size? A. 50' by 50' B. 100' by 100' C. 150' by 150' D. 200' by 200'
B.100' by 100'
What would be the recommended training level of EMS responders as it relates to responding to hazardous materials incidents? A. First Responder Awareness B. First Responder Operations C. Hazardous Materials Specialists D. Hazardous Materials Technician
A. First Responder Awareness
What does the mnemonic B-NICE stand for?
Biological
Nuclear
Incendiary
Chemical
Explosive
An adult patient is suing an EMS provider for not properly immobilizing his leg, leading to a permanent neurologic injury. What legal tenet must the patient's attorney prove in order to show that the EMT's were at fault? A. Guilt B. Assault C. Battery D. Negligence
D. Negligence.
As of 2009, the federal highway standards require that all emergency responders utilize what safety feature while working on a roadway?
What is ANSI safety vest.
An odor similar to almonds may be?
Cyanide, A colorless gas that affect the body's ability to use oxygen.
What is the name of the essential booklet, published by the US Department of Transportation that provides the names of chemicals and concise but thorough descriptions of the actions that should be taken in case of a hazmat emergency? A. Emergency Response Guidebook B. Chemical Transportation Emergency Booklet. C. Regional poison control magazine. D. CHEM-TEL
A. Emergency Response Guidebook
Where should you park the ambulance on a scene where smoke or other hazardous materials are present?
Uphill and upwind
List at least 3 possible hazardous materials on the scene of an MVA.
Downed power lines
Fuels/fluids
Smoke/fire
Broken glass or other sharp debris
What are the four main branches of the incident command structure and which branch does EMS fall under?
Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance. EMS works under Operations and includes triage, treatment and transportation.
Which of the 4 types of radiation is the most powerful/penetrating and how far can it penetrate?
Neutron particles
Capable of penetrating through lead and several feet of concrete