chapter 11 scene size up

Question 1

You are called to the scene of a​ multiple-vehicle collision at which several patients are injured and bleeding. Which of the following provides the best protection against bloodborne​ pathogens?

Answer 1

Standard Precautions

Question 2

definition of mechanism of​ injury?

Answer 2

A force or forces that may have caused injury

Question 3

The​ EMT’s initial evaluation of the scene is called​ the:

Answer 3

scene​ size-up.

Question 4

A car was struck​ broadside, injuring the driver. You would expect that during the​ collision, the​ driver’s:

Answer 4

head stayed in place while the body was pushed laterally.

Question 5

blunt-force trauma

Answer 5

injury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues

Question 6

penetrating trauma

Answer 6

injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or othe body tissues

Question 7

How far does the danger zone extend when downed wires are​ involved?

Answer 7

A full span beyond the first intact pole.

Question 8

Danger Zone

Answer 8

the area around wreckage of a vehicle collision.

Question 9

index of suspicion

Answer 9

awareness that there may be injuries

Question 10

List the five main components of the scene size-up.

Answer 10

• Scene safety
• Standard precautions
• Number of patients
• Resource determination/call for resources
• Mechanism of injury or nature of illness

Question 11

mechanism of injury

Answer 11

a force that may have caused injury

Question 12

During scene​ size-up, what hazard MOST likely involves thinking about Standard​ Precautions?

Answer 12

contact with body fluids