EMD 197 Ch 40
An unresponsive patient is found sitting in the front seat of a vehicle with his legs pinned under
the dash. Once his legs have been freed, which of the following methods should be used for
removal of the patient? - ANS-Rapid extrication technique
If the steering wheel must be displaced during extrication and the airbag has not deployed,
which of the following actions is recommended by airbag manufacturers? - ANS-Disconnect the
battery cables
If you are first on scene, what should you do first in determining where and how you should park
your apparatus? - ANS-Establish Command and confirm the exact location of the incident with
the dispatch center before parking.
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? - ANS-Aim at the base of the fire and use short bursts until the fire is out.
Once access to the patient is gained, which of the following is the next goal during an auto
extrication? - ANS-Primary assessment and rapid trauma exam
One of the greatest hazards associated with EMS highway operations is - ANS-traffic flow
Stabilizing a vehicle is unnecessary when a vehicle is on its roof with: - ANS-all roof supports
collapsed
Under which of the following conditions are safety vests with reflective trim effective in
increasing the visibility of the EMT - ANS-all of the above: on sunny days; on cloud days; at
night
Upon arrival at the scene of a motor vehicle collision, you find a vehicle that is on fire. The fire is
confined to the engine compartment and the hood is tightly closed. Of the following, which is the
best course of action? - ANS-Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient
When attempting to extinguish a fire inside the passenger compartment, it is important to: -
ANS-use the extinguishing agent sparingly to avoid creating a cloud of powder
When controlling the scene of an emergency involving damaged power poles and downed
electrical wires, the EMT must remember to: - ANS-request appropriate personnel to cut the
power source
When disconnecting a battery cable to disrupt a vehicle's electrical system, the EMT should
disconnect the: - ANS-negative cable from the battery
When extrication will involve cutting the roof off a vehicle, stabilization of the vehicle should
include: - ANS-deflating all tires by pulling the valve stems
When placing cribbing: - ANS-always squat, so you can move away quickly.
When responding to an emergency located on an interstate highway in a medium-duty
ambulance, the vehicle should be positioned: - ANS-in the same direction as other response
vehicles in a single line.
An unresponsive patient is found sitting in the front seat of a vehicle with his legs pinned under
the dash. Once his legs have been freed, which of the following methods should be used for
removal of the patient? - ANS-Rapid extrication technique
If the steering wheel must be displaced during extrication and the airbag has not deployed,
which of the following actions is recommended by airbag manufacturers? - ANS-Disconnect the
battery cables
If you are first on scene, what should you do first in determining where and how you should park
your apparatus? - ANS-Establish Command and confirm the exact location of the incident with
the dispatch center before parking.
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? - ANS-Aim at the base of the fire and use short bursts until the fire is out.
Once access to the patient is gained, which of the following is the next goal during an auto
extrication? - ANS-Primary assessment and rapid trauma exam
One of the greatest hazards associated with EMS highway operations is - ANS-traffic flow
Stabilizing a vehicle is unnecessary when a vehicle is on its roof with: - ANS-all roof supports
collapsed
Under which of the following conditions are safety vests with reflective trim effective in
increasing the visibility of the EMT - ANS-all of the above: on sunny days; on cloud days; at
night
Upon arrival at the scene of a motor vehicle collision, you find a vehicle that is on fire. The fire is
confined to the engine compartment and the hood is tightly closed. Of the following, which is the
best course of action? - ANS-Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient
When attempting to extinguish a fire inside the passenger compartment, it is important to: -
ANS-use the extinguishing agent sparingly to avoid creating a cloud of powder
When controlling the scene of an emergency involving damaged power poles and downed
electrical wires, the EMT must remember to: - ANS-request appropriate personnel to cut the
power source
When disconnecting a battery cable to disrupt a vehicle's electrical system, the EMT should
disconnect the: - ANS-negative cable from the battery
When extrication will involve cutting the roof off a vehicle, stabilization of the vehicle should
include: - ANS-deflating all tires by pulling the valve stems
When placing cribbing: - ANS-always squat, so you can move away quickly.
When responding to an emergency located on an interstate highway in a medium-duty
ambulance, the vehicle should be positioned: - ANS-in the same direction as other response
vehicles in a single line.
