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Chapter40
Chapter
test
Which
of
the
following
steps
of
extrication
comes
before
the
other
three steps?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Preparing
for
the
rescue
Which
of
the
following
is
not
a
phase
of
the
extrication process?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Simplification
Which
of
the
following
considerations
should
be
determined
when
conducting
a
scene size-up
at
night
of
a
single
vehicle
collision
involving
a rollover?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Mechanism
of
injury
When
disconnecting
a
battery
cable
to
disrupt
a vehicle's
electrical system,
the
EMT
should
disconnect the:
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-negative
cable
from
the
battery.
Which
of
the
following
phases
of
extrication
follows
the
other
three phases?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Immobilizing
and
extricating
the
patient
Which
of
the
following
is
the
most
common
type
of
rescue
across
the
United States?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Vehicle
rescue
Which
of
the
following
methods
should
the
EMT
use
first
to
attempt
to
access
a
patient
in
a
vehicle
while
awaiting
arrival
of
a
rescue crew?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Try
all
of
the vehicle's
doors
to
see
if
they
will
open.
On
arrival
at
a
vehicle collision,
you
observe
a
small
fire
in
the
engine
compartment.
A
bystander
is
attempting
to
smother
the
fire
with
a
jacket
as
you
approach
with
an A-B-C
extinguisher
from
your
ambulance.
Which
of
the
following
is
the
best
method
of
extinguishing
the fire?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Aim
at
the
base
of
the
fire
and
use
short
bursts
until
the
fire
is
out.
Which
of
the
following
measures
can
the
EMT
take
to
create
a
safer
extrication scene?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Setting
up
road
flares
every
10
feet
for
a
safe
distance
to
divert
traffic
away
from
the
collision Which
of
the
following
is
a
good
choice
for
preventing
further
injury
to
a
patient
during
auto extrication?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Aluminized
blanket
You
are
at
the
scene
of
a
vehicle
collision
on
an
interstate
highway.
There
are
two
cars
involved
and
both
are
out
of
the
lanes
against
the
median
wall.
As
an
EMS provider,
what
is
your
primary
safety concern?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Watching
for
distracted
drivers
who
are
driving
past
the
scene
Which
of
the
following
best
describes
why
it
is
important
for
the
EMT
to
understand
the
extrication process?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-To
anticipate
any
dangerous
steps
in
the
extrication
process
You
are
at
the
scene
of
a
motor
vehicle
collision
in
which
a
single
vehicle
has
collided
with
a
tree.
You
note
that
the driver's
side
airbag
has
deployed.
Which
of
the
following
is
recommended
by
airbag experts?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Lift
the
air
bag
and
inspect
the
steering
wheel
for
damage.
You
are
assessing
a
patient
in
the
front
seat
of
a
vehicle
that
was
involved
in
a head-on
collision.
As
you
examine
the
interior
of
the vehicle,
you
notice
the
airbags
have
not
deployed.
What
action
should
you
take
in
order
to
render
the
scene
safe
to work?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Disconnect
the
battery
and
wait
2
minutes
before
entering
the
vehicle.
Which
safety
device
prevents
car
doors
from
opening
during
a collision?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Nader
pin
When
attempting
to
extinguish
a
fire
inside
the
passenger compartment,
it
is
important to:
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-use
the
extinguishing
agent
sparingly
to
avoid
creating
a
cloud
of
powder
Which
of
the
following
activities
should
not
occur
during
the
scene size-up?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Providing
airway
management
Which
of
the
following
is
a
common
reason
that
EMTs
are
struck
by
motor
vehicles
at
the
scene
of
motor
vehicle
collisions
on roadways?
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Drivers
are
distracted
by
the
scene
of
the
collision
and
do
not
pay
attention
to
what
they
are
doing.
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