Ch. 5 - Scene Assessment Flashcards
0
Q
Identify what the following color hazmat placards mean:
Red
Orange
Yellow
A
Red: flammable/combustible
Orange: explosives
Yellow: oxidizing agents (such as oxygen)
1
Q
What are the 4 levels of hazardous materials training?
A
Awareness
Operations
Technician
Specialist
2
Q
What does triage mean?
A
To sort
3
Q
Explain the “30-2 can do” mnemonic
A
Used in triage to determine who is minor.
Respirations less than 30
Cap refill less than 2
Can do: can obey commands
4
Q
What does the START acronym stand for?
A
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
5
Q
What does the RPM acronym stand for in Triage?
A
Respirations
Perfusion
Mentation
