Ambulance/Transport Operations
at a scene where hazardous materials are involved, you should park the ambulance
what is upwind/uphill from the scene.
The key to handling all accidents and injuries in the workplace
What is prevention
the type of command that involves several agencies working separately but cooperatively
What is the Unified System
The number of surfaces a placard is placed on a vehicle containing hazardous materials
4
The main means of escape
Primary Exit
Preparation, Dispatch, En route, Arrival at scene, transfer of patient to ambulance, en route to receiving facility, at receiving facility, en route to station, postrun
What are the phases of the ambulance call
isolation from the rest of the crew, acute increase/decrease in appetite, poor sleeping habits, hyperactivity during an EMS call and no call-no shows at work
What are signs of stress
provides a consistent approach to managing incidents
What is the Incident Management System
Holds approximately 5-15 gallons. Often, corrosives.
A carboy
Term for the loss of situational awareness
Tunnel vision
100ft X 100ft
What is recommended size of landing zone
Denial, bargaining, anger, acceptance
What are the stages of grief
The patient count exhausts your resources.
What is a mass-casualty incident?
Usually responsible for hauling compressed gases.
Tube trailer
Distance to maintain when you approach a vehicle.
10-15 feet
The most common and often most serious ambulance crashes occur at/on
What are intersections.
the EMT’s highest priority?
What is Ensuring personal safety
where should you set up your decontamination area When dealing with a hazardous materials incident?
What is Between the hazard zone and treatment area
Utilized when there is little to no danger to personnel working in the cold zone.
Level D suit
One medic starts a conversation with the patient; The other monitors the scene and environment
Conceal and cover
the MOST important safety precaution(s) that you and your partner can take While en route to a call
What is wearing seat belts and shoulder harnesses at all times.
The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is:
What is handwashing.
Pinpoint pupils, vomiting, bradycardia, and excessive salivation are signs of exposure to
What is a nerve agent
Most commonly utilized and easiest form of decontamination.
Dilution
Most commonly manufactured substance in clandestine drug laboratories
Methamphetamine