Brady 14th Edition Emergency Care
Section 3 (Chapters 11-17) with
correct answers 2025
When are scene size-up components considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Throughout
the entire call since emergencies are dynamic, always-changing events. The scene size
up should begin as you are arriving to the scene and end when the call is over.
You must do a thorough scene size up before acting.
(Page 290 - 291)
What are the components to the scene size-up? - CORRECT ANSWER-BSI/Standard
Precautions
Identify for a Mechanisim of injury or Nature of Illness.
Number of patients
Evaluate and radio for additional resources early.
C-spine precautions
(Page 290)
(Refer to NREMT Skill Sheets)
What are some signals of danger from violence that you may observe as you approach
the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fighting or loud voices.
Weapons visible or in use
Signs of alcohol or other drug use
Unusual silence
Knowledge of prior violence
(Pages 296 - 297)
, What type of personal protective equipment should be worn when dealing with a patient
with severe bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gloves, gown, mask, face shield.
Any time an EMT encounters sever bleeding, it should be dealt with immediately.
Remember that the order in which you provide care in is determined by choosing to
address the condition that would be likely to kill the patient first.
(Pages 299 and 327)
Why does the law of inertia explain why internal injuries can occur in a patient in an
automobile crash? - CORRECT ANSWER-Because there are actually three collisions
involved: 1. The vehicle collision 2. A body collision 3. An organ collision when the
person's organs strike the interior surfaces of the body. (Pages 302 - 303)
What are important factors to consider for a patient that has fallen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The height from which the patient fell.
The surface the patient fell onto.
The part of the patient that hit the surface.
Anything that interrupts the fall.
Any fall greater than 20 feet for an adult and 10 feet for a child is considered to be a
severe fall for which transport to a trauma center is recommended. (Pages 305 - 306)
Bullets cause damage in two ways - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage directly from the
projectile
Pressure related damage or cavitation (Pages 306 - 307)
General Impression - CORRECT ANSWER-Impression of the patient's condition that is
formed on first approaching the patient, based on the patient's environment, chief
complaint, and appearance. (Pages 315, 316 and 318)
What is the AVPU scale used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To assess the patent's level
of responsiveness or mental status.
Alert, verbal, painful and unresponsive.
(Page 321)
Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess pulse, skin, and bleeding
Pulse should be evaluated for normal, slow or fast rates.
(Page 327)
Patient conditions that would indicate a high priority for transport - CORRECT
ANSWER-Poor general impression, unresponsive, responsive but not following
commands, difficulty breathing, shock, complicated childbirth, chest pain consistent with
cardiac problems, uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain anywhere. (Page 328 and Table
12-1)
Steps in assessing the "Airway" portion of the primary assessment - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Open the airway using the jaw-thrust or head-tilt chin-lift maneuver.
2 Suction if needed
Section 3 (Chapters 11-17) with
correct answers 2025
When are scene size-up components considered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Throughout
the entire call since emergencies are dynamic, always-changing events. The scene size
up should begin as you are arriving to the scene and end when the call is over.
You must do a thorough scene size up before acting.
(Page 290 - 291)
What are the components to the scene size-up? - CORRECT ANSWER-BSI/Standard
Precautions
Identify for a Mechanisim of injury or Nature of Illness.
Number of patients
Evaluate and radio for additional resources early.
C-spine precautions
(Page 290)
(Refer to NREMT Skill Sheets)
What are some signals of danger from violence that you may observe as you approach
the scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fighting or loud voices.
Weapons visible or in use
Signs of alcohol or other drug use
Unusual silence
Knowledge of prior violence
(Pages 296 - 297)
, What type of personal protective equipment should be worn when dealing with a patient
with severe bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Gloves, gown, mask, face shield.
Any time an EMT encounters sever bleeding, it should be dealt with immediately.
Remember that the order in which you provide care in is determined by choosing to
address the condition that would be likely to kill the patient first.
(Pages 299 and 327)
Why does the law of inertia explain why internal injuries can occur in a patient in an
automobile crash? - CORRECT ANSWER-Because there are actually three collisions
involved: 1. The vehicle collision 2. A body collision 3. An organ collision when the
person's organs strike the interior surfaces of the body. (Pages 302 - 303)
What are important factors to consider for a patient that has fallen? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The height from which the patient fell.
The surface the patient fell onto.
The part of the patient that hit the surface.
Anything that interrupts the fall.
Any fall greater than 20 feet for an adult and 10 feet for a child is considered to be a
severe fall for which transport to a trauma center is recommended. (Pages 305 - 306)
Bullets cause damage in two ways - CORRECT ANSWER-Damage directly from the
projectile
Pressure related damage or cavitation (Pages 306 - 307)
General Impression - CORRECT ANSWER-Impression of the patient's condition that is
formed on first approaching the patient, based on the patient's environment, chief
complaint, and appearance. (Pages 315, 316 and 318)
What is the AVPU scale used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To assess the patent's level
of responsiveness or mental status.
Alert, verbal, painful and unresponsive.
(Page 321)
Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess pulse, skin, and bleeding
Pulse should be evaluated for normal, slow or fast rates.
(Page 327)
Patient conditions that would indicate a high priority for transport - CORRECT
ANSWER-Poor general impression, unresponsive, responsive but not following
commands, difficulty breathing, shock, complicated childbirth, chest pain consistent with
cardiac problems, uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain anywhere. (Page 328 and Table
12-1)
Steps in assessing the "Airway" portion of the primary assessment - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Open the airway using the jaw-thrust or head-tilt chin-lift maneuver.
2 Suction if needed
