Which of the following is not a consideration that should be used by an EMT in establishing the size of the danger zone?

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Your​ patient, a​ 29-year-old female, was the front seat passenger in a vehicle that was struck in the​ passenger's side door by another vehicle that ran a red light. Which of the following is most likely to have​ occurred? The​ patient's body was pushed forcefully out from under her​ head, causing injury to the cervical spine
Which of the following may be a hazard at the scene of a vehicle collision? all of the above
At what point is the scene size up complete? at the end of the call
At the scene of a vehicle collision in which there are no apparent​ hazards, which of the following guidelines should be followed for establishing a danger​ zone? the danger zone should be 50 feet in all directions
When should the EMT evaluate the need for Standard Precautions? an evaluation should be made throughout the call
You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a compact car was struck from behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the delivery truck is standing outside his vehicle talking to police when you​ arrive, but the driver of the c neck injury
As you arrive at the scene of a house​ fire, a very upset man screams at you to help his young​ son, who is trapped under a piece of burning wood on the ground. Which of the following should you do​ first? size-up the scene before acting
As you approach the scene of a motorcycle​ accident, you see an EMR trying to stop the bleeding on the​ patient's left arm. You notice that the EMR has blood covering the front of his shirt and running down his arms. What Standard Precautions are​ needed? gloves, gown, and face mask with eye shield are needed
When considering the potential for injury from a​ fall, which of the following is LEAST​ important? patients weight
Which of the following is NOT determined in a scene size-up? chief complaint
You and your partner are en route to a motor vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on a rural road. Dispatch informs you that fluid is leaking from the​ truck, that there are several bystanders passed out on the ground near the cab of the​ truck, and tha consult the Emergency Response Guidebook
Which of the following BEST describes blunt-force trauma? an object strikes the body, but it does not penetrate the body tissues
Your patient fell out of a tree while putting the roof on a tree house. A​ 15-foot ladder is required to enter the tree house and there is enough room for an adult to stand up inside. Your patient should be transported​ to: a trauma center
You should have a keen awareness that there may be injuries based on your scene size-up. This is known as which of the following? index of suspicion
An injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or other body tissue is known as which of the​ following? penetrating trauma
In which of the following situations should the EMT consult the Emergency Response Guidebook? chlorine gas leak at a public swimming pool
Where should the EMT assess for injury when caring for a patient who had a two-story fall and landed square on his feet? all of the above
You are on the scene of an explosion at a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing operation. You and your partner are the first to arrive and note two​ middle-aged men and a woman on the front lawn with burns and cuts on their faces and arms. The fire dep hazardous material clean-up crew
Which of the following is NOT a consideration that should be used by the EMT in establishing the size of the danger​ zone? amount of equipment needed`
Which of the following is true concerning scene size-up? The need for additional resources must be determined on both medical and trauma calls.
What law of physics explains why a patient's liver can be injured from the impact of his car with a tree? law of intertia
Which of the following situations will NOT require additional resources at the scene? a patient with emphysema who is an oxygen therapy at home
You are dispatched to a local bar for the report of an unresponsive female patient found in the bathroom. As you approach the​ scene, you notice a large crowd outside the front door holding beer bottles. The group has pulled the patient outside. As you ap the large crowd that has been drinking and is now yelling at you
As you are assessing a​ 32-year-old asthmatic woman who has called EMS due to difficulty​ breathing, her husband enters the home through a back door and​ shouts, "Get your hands off​ her; she​ doesn't need your help. She needs to be taught a lesson abou request police backup immediately and consider leaving the scene
You are on the scene of a tanker truck versus passenger vehicle collision on a rural highway. The vehicles are just beyond a curve in the roadway and there is a distinct odor of diesel fuel. It is dark and there is little traffic. Which of the following s reflective triangles
You are called to a motor vehicle collision where the car is on fire. You should ensure safety​ by: remaining a safe distance from the car until the fire is out
A fall is considered severe anytime an adult patient has fallen more than​ ________ feet. 20
Which of the following is true concerning the potential for violence at the scene of an EMS​ call? an unusual lack of activity at the scene may signal impending violence against the EMT.
Which of the following situations requires additional action by the EMT during scene size-up? The sound of a barking and growling dog upon approaching the door to a residence.
You and your partner respond to a residence for a fall. You arrive to find a group of approximately 30 adults surrounding a​ middle-aged man who appears to be unconscious. A police car pulls in behind you. You​ should: wait for the police officer to assess the safety of the scene
When determining possible injuries suffered from a gunshot​ wound, which of the following is​ true? The EMT must be aware that bullets cause damage in more than one way.
At which of the following points should you begin your scene size-up? as you approach the scene in the ambulance
Which of the following will deliver a medium velocity impact? bullet from a handgun

Which of the following should you not do when reaching for something EMT?

D) CORRECT. To safely reach for an object, an EMT should keep his back in a locked-in position; avoid twisting; and avoid reaching more than 15 to 20 in front of his body. Which of the following best describes an urgent move?

Which of the following is a description of the purpose of the scene size up?

The purpose of scene size-up is to expeditiously ensure that there is a safe scene on which to provide care, and that the proper resources are summoned to the scene according to the number of patients and their specific care needs.

What is the most common potential hazard an EMT faces on scene?

What is the most common potential hazard an EMT faces on the scene? Blood and body fluids. When should the EMT conduct an evaluation of the scene for hazards that can threaten or harm him. Throughout the entire call.

What is the purpose for establishing a danger zone while working at a motor vehicle crash scene?

To ensure that the traffic will be rerouted around the wreckage. C. To designate the area where special safety precautions should be taken. Which of the following would be the appropriate place to park an ambulance if you were responding to a hazardous materials scene that involved gases or fumes?