EMT BLOCK 1 / TRIAGE QUIZ
Questions and Answers
1.Upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash, the EMT should:
Select one:
a. Park at least 300 feet away from the accident scene
b. Turn off the emergency flashing lights
c. Leave only the essential warning lights activated
d. Turn off the ambulance and set the emergency brake
ANS: c. Leave only the essential warning lights activated
2.After recognizing that an incident involves a hazardous material, you
should contact the HazMat team and then:
Select one:
a. Don standard equipment before gaining access to any patients
b. Take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
c. Not allow anyone within 25 feet to 50 feet of the incident
d. Identify the chemical using the Emergency Response Guidebook
ANS: b. Take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
3.Most terrorist attacks:
Select one:
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10
, a. Require multiple terrorist working together
b. Are carried out by fewer than 3 people
c. Occur within the US
d. Involve the use of nuclear explosive devices
ANS: a. Require multiple terrorist working together
4.What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
Select one:
a. Online
b. Radio
c. Off-Line
d. Direct
ANS: c. Off-Line
5.Phosgene (CG) has an order that resembles:
Select one:
a. Almonds
b. Garlic
c. Bleach
d. Cut grass
ANS: d. Cut grass
6.You should not attempt to lift a patient who weighs more than 250 lbs
with fewer than rescuers, regardless of individual strength.
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Questions and Answers
1.Upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash, the EMT should:
Select one:
a. Park at least 300 feet away from the accident scene
b. Turn off the emergency flashing lights
c. Leave only the essential warning lights activated
d. Turn off the ambulance and set the emergency brake
ANS: c. Leave only the essential warning lights activated
2.After recognizing that an incident involves a hazardous material, you
should contact the HazMat team and then:
Select one:
a. Don standard equipment before gaining access to any patients
b. Take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
c. Not allow anyone within 25 feet to 50 feet of the incident
d. Identify the chemical using the Emergency Response Guidebook
ANS: b. Take measures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
3.Most terrorist attacks:
Select one:
1/
10
, a. Require multiple terrorist working together
b. Are carried out by fewer than 3 people
c. Occur within the US
d. Involve the use of nuclear explosive devices
ANS: a. Require multiple terrorist working together
4.What type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe?
Select one:
a. Online
b. Radio
c. Off-Line
d. Direct
ANS: c. Off-Line
5.Phosgene (CG) has an order that resembles:
Select one:
a. Almonds
b. Garlic
c. Bleach
d. Cut grass
ANS: d. Cut grass
6.You should not attempt to lift a patient who weighs more than 250 lbs
with fewer than rescuers, regardless of individual strength.
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10
