Chapter 18 JBL Flashcards
An example of environmental hazard that may affect scene safety is: A) icy conditions B) chemical substances C) violent bystanders D) road operation dangers
A) icy conditions
In the Spanish study of the relationship between nasal flaring and acidosis in patients with severe dyspnea, how much more likely was nasal flaring associated with acidosis compared to any signs of respiratory distress? A) Twice B) Ten times C) Five times D) Three times
B) Ten times
What is the most important question to be answered when evaluating an emergency scene?
A) is the scene safe for the personnel to enter?
B) How many patients are there?
C) What are the ages of the patients?
D) Has dispatch relayed the situation properly?
A) is the scene safe for the personnel to enter?
In the Spanish study of the relationship between nasal flaring and acidosis in patients with severe dyspnea, what percentage of the participants showed nasal flaring? A) 14% B) 27% C) 65% D) 47%
D) 47%
If a condition poses a threat to bystanders, what should be done?
A) Dispatch should be informed
B) Paramedics should minimize the threat
C) The bystanders should minimize the threat
D) The bystanders should be moved to a safer area
D) The bystanders should be moved to a safer area
In what age range is the cap refill test most reliable? A) under 12 years B) 65 years and older C) 5 years and under D) 18- 35 years
A) under 12 years
If a patient is armed and there a possible safety issue, what should the paramedic do?
A) Continue helping the patient and call for law enforcement at the first opportunity
B) Ask the patient to relinquish the weapon
C) Retreat until law enforcement secures the weapon
D) Disarm the patient
C) Retreat until law enforcement secures the weapon
Which of the following statements accurately describes scene size-up?
A) it dose not begin until you physically arrive on scene
B) it includes personal safety of emergency response personnel
C) its goals include quickly gathering evidence for law enforcement
D) it ends once appropriate actions are determined
B) it includes personal safety of emergency response personnel
Which of the following may be inferred form an unresponsive patient who lacks a palpable femoral pulse? A) lower extremity crush injury B) Abdominal aortic aneurysm C) Cardiopulmonary arrest D) Lumbar spinal cord injury
C) Cardiopulmonary arrest
If a scene is not safe, what should the EMS crew do?
A) Identify a safe area within the scene to begin operations
B) Leave the scene and return to quarters
C) Ask bystanders for help securing the scene
D) Remain in a safe staging area and request additional resources
D) Remain in a safe staging area and request additional resources
