Which of the following is the most effective way for EMS personnel to protect themselves against exposure to biological agents of terrorism?
A) Disinfect the ambulance
B) Use a HEPA mask
C) Get immunized
D) Wear gloves
B
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What is the role of the Emergency Medical Responder at a multiple casualty incident?
A) Ensuring scene safety and patient triage B) Hazardous material decontamination C) Dispatching resources and coordinating ambulance transport D) Assuming command of the incident
A young male patient has self-extricated from his vehicle after hitting a telephone pole and rolling his car several times at a high rate of speed. He is spitting blood and has a large area of tenderness and soft tissue injury to the left side of his chest. On scene, you did not observe any paradoxical motion of the chest wall. The patient remains alert and oriented with stable vital signs, but continually complains of painful breathing. During transport, what is it essential that you do?
A) Reassess for paradoxical motion of the chest wall B) Apply bulky dressings to the area of chest injury C) Start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen D) Place a nonporous dressing and ice packs to the injured area
A motorcyclist wearing a full face helmet was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a patch of oil. The bike had been traveling at a high rate of speed. Manual inline spinal stabilization is being held by an off-duty AEMT. The primary assessment reveals the patient to be responsive to painful stimuli and breathing rapidly. His radial pulse is weak and fast. As you quickly scan his body, you
note deformity to the left femur and lower leg. Your immediate action should be to: A) place a nonrebreather face mask. B) expose his left lower extremity. C) apply a cervical collar. D) remove his helmet.
The foot is comprised of ____ bones.?
A) 5 B) 7 C) 14 D) 22