Scene Safety
Before approaching a patient at an emergency scene, the first thing an EMT must ensure is this.
What is scene safety?
The “A” in the ABCs of primary assessment stands for this.
What is airway?
The most basic form of personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be worn on every patient contact.
What are gloves?
A patient who is not breathing and has no pulse is classified as this level of priority.
What is high priority?
You arrive at a crime scene. The first thing you should do is this.
What is ensure the scene is safe and wait for law enforcement if needed?
You arrive at the scene of a car crash involving downed power lines. Your best course of action is to do this
What is stay in a safe zone and call the power company?
When assessing a patient's mental status, EMTs often use this four-letter acronym
What is AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive)?
This type of PPE is recommended when there is a risk of airborne disease transmission
What is an N95 respirator?
A patient with a broken arm and stable vital signs would be categorized as this during triage
What is low priority?
When approaching a vehicle at night, an EMT should position themselves here to maximize safety.
What is behind the B-pillar (behind the front seat)?
This three-letter acronym is used to help EMTs evaluate potential dangers at an emergency scene.
What is BSI (Body Substance Isolation)?
When evaluating a patient’s circulation during the primary assessment, EMTs check for these three key factors
What are pulse, skin condition, and major bleeding?
This standard set by OSHA protects healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogens
What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
This triage system is commonly used in mass casualty incidents to prioritize patient care.
What is the START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system?
If you suspect a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) situation, you should establish this safety zone.
What is the hot, warm, and cold zone?
The presence of chemicals, gas leaks, or unstable structures are examples of these types of hazards.
What are environmental hazards?
If a patient is unresponsive, pulseless and not breathing normally, the EMT should take this immediate action.
What is begin CPR and attach an AED?
The process of removing or killing pathogens on surfaces to prevent disease transmission.
What is disinfection?
In the primary assessment, a patient with inadequate breathing should receive this immediate intervention.
What is assisted ventilation with a BVM (Bag-Valve Mask)?
You find an unconscious patient in a structure fire. Your first step before treating them is this
What is remove the patient from the hazardous environment?
This color-coded system is often used to indicate potential hazardous materials at a scene.
What is the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) placard system?
When assessing a trauma patient, EMTs use this systematic approach to identify life-threatening conditions
What is the rapid trauma assessment?
The recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water to effectively remove pathogens.
What is at least 20 seconds?
A patient who is unresponsive with a GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) score of 5 would be considered this priority.
What is critical/high priority?
A patient who has been ejected from a vehicle during a high-speed crash should be treated for these life-threatening conditions first.
What are airway obstruction, spinal trauma, and severe bleeding?