EMT-Basic Scope Exam Review Questions (100% Correct Answers)

Incident Command System basic principles Correct Answer Incident command applies when their are multiple patients involved. The first responder present at the scene assumes incident command until it can be transferred. The incident commander should do the following Correct Answer a. Identify and assess scene safety. b. Give an initial size-up report. c. Perform a 360-degree walk around of the scene to determine additional resource needs (i.e. police, extrication, or additional EMS response). Contact additional resources as needed. d. Assure that patients' conditions are assessed and coordinate the prioritization of patient care. e. Establish a "Command Name" (i.e. Buck Mountain Command). f. Establish a "Command Post". g. Give updates and reports to on scene personnel. h. Establish a Medical Sector Officer to be in charge of patient triage, treatment and transport. i. Establish a Level II staging area. j. Add to the Command Staff or expand the Incident Command System as needed to manage the incident. k. When transferring command, brief the new Incident Commander on the situation and progress. NM Triage System Correct Answer RPM-Respirations, Perfusion, Mental Status R-over 30/min (immediate) under 30/min leads to P P-over 2 seconds (control bleeding, immediate) under 2 seconds leads to M M-can't follow simple commands (immediate) can follow simple commands (delayed) If Breathing doesn't start after repositioning head (deceased)