16 Scene Size-Up

Question 1

What is the purpose of a scene size up?
A.
Identify and treat life threats.
B.
Determine the level of consciousness of patients.
C.
Determine what resources are needed.
D.
Indentify the most serious patient.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When does the scene size up begin?
A.
Upon arrival to the scene
C.
When the first unit arrives on scene
B.
At first patient contact
D.
Once the call is received

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Paramedics are called to a scene of a multiple vehicle accident. At what point in time should the paramedic call for more ambulances?
A.
After mechanism of injury is established
B.
While en route to the call
C.
Once incident command is established
D.
After the number of patients are identified

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What action must take place during the scene size up?
A.
Assess the airway.
B.
Assess need for spinal immobilization.
C.
Determine level of consciousness.
D.
Determine whether rapid transport is indicated.

Answer 4

B

Question 5

What is the first action to take place during scene size up?
A.
Body substance isolation
C.
Determine mechanism of injury.
B.
Scene safety
D.
Find number of patients.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

What should the paramedic do before providing care for a patient inside of a vehicle after a motor vehicle collision?
A.
Turn off the engine.
C.
Assess the airway.
B.
Immobilize the spine.
D.
Check for any bleeding.

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Which finding would indicate an unsafe scene?
A.
Bad weather
C.
Multiple patients
B.
Abnormal smells
D.
An upset patient

Answer 7

B

Question 8

What should paramedics look for while walking on to the scene of a medical call?
A.
Medication lists
B.
Patient surroundings for clues
C.
Family members to speak with
D.
Insurance cards and ID before patient contact

Answer 8

B

Question 9

What should a paramedic do if a patient displays aggressive behavior?
A.
Retreat from scene.
C.
Call for a supervisor.
B.
Stay and call police.
D.
Request more units.

Answer 9

A

Question 10

How should paramedics deal with downed power lines?
A.
Move around slowly and safely.
C.
Call for fire to shut off power.
B.
Wait until trained professionals arrive.
D.
Consider all down lines as safe.

Answer 10

B

Question 11

What term best describes a safety holding area?
A.
A local police station’s prison cell
B.
An area away from the emergency scene that provides for safety
C.
A location on the scene of a call
D.
The back of the ambulance

Answer 11

B

Question 12

Upon arrival to a motor vehicle collision, what is a clue for the paramedic that could indicate a severe mechanism of injury?
A.
Steering wheel deformity
C.
Airbag deployment
B.
Broken hand
D.
Broken glass

Answer 12

A

Question 13

After paramedic safety is ensured, what is the paramedic’s next priority?
A.
Traffic management
C.
Determine level of consciousness
B.
Patient safety
D.
Spinal immobilization

Answer 13

B

Question 14

What information must a paramedic obtain on the scene of a trauma call?
A.
Mechanism of injury
C.
Baseline vitals
B.
Allergies and medications
D.
Nature of illness

Answer 14

A

Question 15

What information must a paramedic obtain on the scene of a medical call?
A.
Mechanism of injury
C.
Baseline vitals
B.
Allergies and medications
D.
Nature of illness

Answer 15

D

Question 16

What should paramedics suspect if multiple patients within the same location have similar symptoms?
A.
Common flu
C.
Food poisoning
B.
Carbon monoxide
D.
Hepatitis

Answer 16

B

Question 17

Who is responsible for controlling traffic, managing bystanders, and containing any violence at the scene?
A.
Law enforcement
C.
Paramedics
B.
Incident command
D.
Fire personnel

Answer 17

A

Question 18

What is the priority for a paramedic on the scene of a multiple-vehicle, multiple-patient call?
A.
Another ambulance
B.
Requesting police
C.
Protection of the patient and bystanders
D.
Clearing the scene of debris

Answer 18

C