When controlling the scene of an emergency involving damaged power poles and downed electrical wires, the EMT must remember to:

request appropriate personnel to cut the power source

You are at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a single vehicle has collided with a tree. You note that the driver's side air bag has deployed. Which of the following is recommended by air bag manufacturers?

Lift the air bag and inspect the steering wheel for damage.

Once access to the patient is gained, which of the following is the next goal during an auto extrication?

primary assessment and rapid trauma exam

Which of the following is an advantage of removing the roof of a vehicle that has sustained major damage in a collision?

all of the above -It creates a large exit which to remove the patient. -The EMT can better access the patients. -It makes the entire interior of the vehicle accessible.

While performing night operations, which of the following combinations of lights provide maximum visibility?

Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights OFF, fog lights OFF, and traffic directional boards ON

Which of the following measures can the EMT take to create a safer extrication scene?

Setting up road flares every 10 feet for a safe distance to divert traffic away from the collision.

You are managing a patient who is being extricated from a vehicle by a rescue crew using hydraulic tools. Which of the following items should you use in order to protect your patient during the extrication process?

short spine board to prevent debris from contacting the patient

When responding to an emergency located on an interstate highway in a medium-duty ambulance, the vehicle should be positioned:

in the same direction as other response vehicles in a single line

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Question	Answer
When controlling the scene of an emergency involving damaged power poles and downed electrical wires, the EMT must remember to:	request appropriate personnel to cut the power source
You are at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a single vehicle has collided with a tree. You note that the driver's side air bag has deployed. Which of the following is recommended by air bag manufacturers?	Lift the air bag and inspect the steering wheel for damage.
Once access to the patient is gained, which of the following is the next goal during an auto extrication?	primary assessment and rapid trauma exam
Which of the following is an advantage of removing the roof of a vehicle that has sustained major damage in a collision?	all of the above -It creates a large exit which to remove the patient. -The EMT can better access the patients. -It makes the entire interior of the vehicle accessible.
Which of the following provides the BEST protection for the EMT's hands during a vehicle rescue operation?	leather gloves
Which of the following describes vehicle glass that is designed to break into small pieces rather than shattering into sharp fragments?	tempered glass
Which of the following should be used to protect a patient during extrication?	goggles
While performing night operations, which of the following combinations of lights provide maximum visibility?	Red/amber warning lights ON, headlights OFF, fog lights OFF, and traffic directional boards ON
Which of the following measures can the EMT take to create a safer extrication scene?	Setting up road flares every 10 feet for a safe distance to divert traffic away from the collision.
Which of the following is the first concern when you are caring for a patient who has been in a vehicle collision?	your own safety
You are managing a patient who is being extricated from a vehicle by a rescue crew using hydraulic tools. Which of the following items should you use in order to protect your patient during the extrication process?	short spine board to prevent debris from contacting the patient
When responding to an emergency located on an interstate highway in a medium-duty ambulance, the vehicle should be positioned:	in the same direction as other response vehicles in a single line
Which of the following is the highest priority during extrication?	ensuring your personal safety

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