Exam (elaborations)
Basic Vehicle Rescue Exam 2024/2025 Questions With Completed & Verified Solutions.
- Course
- Institution
Basic Vehicle Rescue Exam 2024/2025 Questions With Completed & Verified Solutions.
[Show more]
Content preview
Basic Vehicle RescueThe most dangerous phase of rescue operations is - ANS Post Rescue
Scene safety priorities - ANS YOUR safety is #1
The rescue crew is #2
The Bystander is #3
The Patient is #4
Priority of Rescue Operations (9) - ANS 1) Preparation
2) Dispatch/Response
3) Assess Scene/ICS/Stabilization
4) Access Patient(s)
5) Assessment/Patient Care
6) Disentanglement
7) Treatment/Packaging
8) Extrication/Treatment
9) Post Rescue
What size is the OUTER scene circle? - ANS 50 feet to 150 feet depending on conditions which
exist
What size is the INNER scene circle? - ANS 20 feet and should envelop the patients, vehicles
and hazards
What are the PRIMARY Assessment items? - ANS Number and types of injuries, most critical
first
Are the patients endangered in any way if they wait
How far should you stay from side curtain airbags? - ANS 5 inches
How far should you stay from drivers side airbags? - ANS 10 inches
How far should you stay from passenger side airbags? - ANS 15 inches
How should you transfer command to another person? - ANS Face to face
The 4 reasons we use tools? - ANS 1) Increase Grip
2) Increase Strength
3) Increase Reach
4) Increase Speed
, The 4 things tools do? - ANS 1) Sever
2) Distort
3) Displace
4) Disassemble
Define Severing - ANS To divide into two or more parts by cutting, piercing, penetrating,
splitting, breaking or sawing.
Define Distorting - ANS To change the shape of an object in a plastic flow manner or other
permanent manner without severing
Define Displacing - ANS To move an object or portion of an object using controlled force
Define Disassembly - ANS To reduce objects to basic component parts in reverse manner from
original assembly.
What color wires indicate airbags? - ANS Yellow
Dangers of ratchet jacks? - ANS Fail under weight, small base, limited weight capacity
Disadvantages of port-a-power? - ANS Slow into operation, inconsistent force
How many pneumatic lifting bags (air bags) can safely be stacked? - ANS 2
List the positions vehicles can be in at an accident scene from most stable to least stable. - ANS
On all four tires, on roof, on side
What is the most dangerous vehicle position (the position the vehicle came to rest in after a
crash) to rescuers? - ANS On all four tires
Most unsafe jack used to lift a car? - ANS Ratchet
Safest way to lift a car off of a person? - ANS Airbags
How do you clean dust off of hydraulic tool connections? - ANS Blow off
What is the access phase? - ANS Used to gain access to patient by trained personnel
A rear end collision with cars stacked, first action on arrival? - ANS Ensure no movement of
bottom car.
Care for a crying baby in a car seat? - ANS Take out of car seat and properly immobilize.
When is it safe to stop manual c-spine stabilization? - ANS Once patient is fully immobilized.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LEWIS12. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now