TECC - EMT fully solved graded A+ 2023/2024

TECC - EMTdefine direct threat care / "hot zone" - correct answer immediate threat of additional injury or death. scene is not secure. emphasis: - threat suppression - prevention of further casualties - extracting casualties - control of life-threatening hemorrhage define indirect threat care / "warm zone" - correct answer potential threat exists, but no direct threat. casualty collection points and rescue forces are deployed here. emphasis on life support thru MARCH (massive hemorrhage, airway, respiration, circulation, head/hypothermia) define the MARCH acronym - correct answer Massive hemorrhage control Airway patency Respiratory status Circulatory status Hypothermia/ head injury care Use of airway devices can begin in what zone? a. hot zone / direct threat b. warm zone / indirect threat c. cold zone / evacuation d. all of the above - correct answer ANSWER b. warm zone / indirect threat. MARCH governs this zone. A = airway define CBRN elements - correct answer Chemical, Biologic, Radiologic, Nuclear