EMS 131 Quiz 14 Ch 40-41 with random Trauma NREMT
questions
Which of the following may be a source of ignition when rescuing people who are trapped in a car that
has stopped off the roadway in a field of dried grass?
Mobile radio
Battery
Leaking coolant
Catalytic converter - correct answer✔️✔️Catalytic converter
Which of the following steps of extrication comes before the other three steps?
Sizing up the situation
Recognizing and managing hazards
Gaining access to the patient
Preparing for the rescue - correct answer✔️✔️Preparing for the rescue
You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision in which there are utility wires down around the
vehicle. The three occupants appear dazed and other responding units have not yet arrived. Which of
the following is the best course of action?
Cool the wires with large amounts of water to prevent a fire from starting.
Encourage the occupants to exit the vehicle by jumping free of the vehicle before touching the ground.
Push the wires out of the way with a long pry-bar in order to access the patients.
Stay at a distance and caution the occupants to stay inside the vehicle. - correct answer✔️✔️Stay at a
distance and caution the occupants to stay inside the vehicle.
One of the greatest hazards associated with EMS highway operations is:
explosion.
, traffic flow.
power lines.
sharp objects. - correct answer✔️✔️traffic flow.
Which of the following is the highest priority during extrication?
Controlling major bleeding
Maintaining the patient's airway
Ensuring your personal safety
Gaining access to the patient - correct answer✔️✔️Ensuring your personal safety
Under which of the following conditions are safety vests with reflective trim effective in increasing the
visibility of the EMT?
On sunny days
On cloudy days
At night
All of these - correct answer✔️✔️All of these
You are on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a downed power line. You are walking in an area you
feel is a safe distance from the line and begin to feel a tingling sensation in your feet. Which of the
following would be a proper method of ensuring your safety while exiting the area?
Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and hop to a safe place on one foot.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and quickly run to a safe location.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area. - correct
answer✔️✔️Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
questions
Which of the following may be a source of ignition when rescuing people who are trapped in a car that
has stopped off the roadway in a field of dried grass?
Mobile radio
Battery
Leaking coolant
Catalytic converter - correct answer✔️✔️Catalytic converter
Which of the following steps of extrication comes before the other three steps?
Sizing up the situation
Recognizing and managing hazards
Gaining access to the patient
Preparing for the rescue - correct answer✔️✔️Preparing for the rescue
You have arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision in which there are utility wires down around the
vehicle. The three occupants appear dazed and other responding units have not yet arrived. Which of
the following is the best course of action?
Cool the wires with large amounts of water to prevent a fire from starting.
Encourage the occupants to exit the vehicle by jumping free of the vehicle before touching the ground.
Push the wires out of the way with a long pry-bar in order to access the patients.
Stay at a distance and caution the occupants to stay inside the vehicle. - correct answer✔️✔️Stay at a
distance and caution the occupants to stay inside the vehicle.
One of the greatest hazards associated with EMS highway operations is:
explosion.
, traffic flow.
power lines.
sharp objects. - correct answer✔️✔️traffic flow.
Which of the following is the highest priority during extrication?
Controlling major bleeding
Maintaining the patient's airway
Ensuring your personal safety
Gaining access to the patient - correct answer✔️✔️Ensuring your personal safety
Under which of the following conditions are safety vests with reflective trim effective in increasing the
visibility of the EMT?
On sunny days
On cloudy days
At night
All of these - correct answer✔️✔️All of these
You are on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a downed power line. You are walking in an area you
feel is a safe distance from the line and begin to feel a tingling sensation in your feet. Which of the
following would be a proper method of ensuring your safety while exiting the area?
Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and hop to a safe place on one foot.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and quickly run to a safe location.
Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area. - correct
answer✔️✔️Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
