Ch 37 vocab

Question 1

Access requiring no special tools and training

Answer 1

Simple access

Question 2

Individual who has overall command of the scene in the field

Answer 2

Incident commander

Question 3

Area where individuals can be exposed to sharp objects and hazardous materials

Answer 3

Danger zone

Question 4

Access requiring special tools and training

Answer 4

Complex access

Question 5

Removal from entrapment or a dangerous situation or position

Answer 5

Extrication

Question 6

Gaining entry to an enclosed area to reach a patient

Answer 6

Access

Question 7

Fire in a house, apartment building, or other building

Answer 7

Structure fire

Question 8

The removal of the motor vehicle from around the patient

Answer 8

Disentanglement

Question 9

Individuals trained to respond to special rescue situations

Answer 9

Technical rescue group

Question 10

Special weapons and tactic team

Answer 10

SWAT

Question 11

Respirator with independent air supply used by fire fighters to enter toxic and otherwise dangerous atmosphere; Self-contained breathing apparatus

Answer 11

SCBA

Question 12

Toxic, poisonous, radioactive, flammable, or explosive

Answer 12

Hazardous material

Question 13

Removal of a patient from entrapment or a dangerous situation or position

Answer 13

Extrication

Question 14

Requires special technical skills and equipment in one of many specialized rescue areas

Answer 14

Technical rescue situation

Question 15

An area of protection providing safety from the danger zone

Answer 15

Safe zone