SCENE SAFETY
This action involves establishing a perimeter to keep unauthorized individuals away from the emergency scene.
What is securing the scene?
This structure is commonly known as the windpipe.
What is the trachea?
This term describes the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
What is the first trimester?
This term describes an event that overwhelms the local healthcare system with a large number of casualties.
What is a mass casualty incident (MCI)?
This term describes the initial evaluation of a patient's condition to determine the necessary treatment.
What is primary assessment?
EMTs should be cautious of these substances, which can be identified by placards and labels on containers.
What are hazardous materials (HAZMAT)?
This device delivers oxygen at a flow rate of 10-15 liters per minute and provides up to 90% oxygen concentration.
What is a non-rebreather mask?
This score is used to assess the health of a newborn immediately after birth.
What is the APGAR score?
This term describes the practice of driving an ambulance with due regard for the safety of all road users.
What is defensive driving?
This position is recommended for a patient in shock to improve blood flow to vital organs.
What is the supine position?
EMTs should always consider this aspect to prevent further injury to the patient during extrication.
What is patient stabilization?
This condition is characterized by difficulty breathing and may require airway management interventions.
What is respiratory distress?
This condition involves the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
What is endometriosis?
This physician provides oversight and guidance to EMS personnel in the field.
What is a medical director?
This term describes the decision-making process for determining the most appropriate medical facility for a patient.
What is destination determination?
EMTs use these devices to alert and direct traffic away from the scene of an accident.
What are traffic cones and flares?
This is the first step in assessing a patient's airway.
What is checking for airway patency? (open/unobstructed)
This condition occurs when the placenta covers the opening of the cervix.
What is placenta previa?
This federal agency coordinates disaster response and recovery efforts in the United States.
What is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?
This condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels and requires prompt medical intervention.
What is hyperglycemia?
These items, including gloves and masks, are essential for protecting EMTs from exposure to bodily fluids.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
This maneuver is used to open the airway of a trauma patient without moving the neck.
What is the jaw-thrust maneuver?
This condition is characterized by the presence of seizures in a pregnant woman with
What is eclampsia?
This term describes the collaboration between neighboring EMS agencies to provide assistance during emergencies.
What is mutual aid?
This type of dressing is used to cover and protect burn injuries.
What is a sterile dressing?