Chapter 39 - [additional] Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue

Question 1

Situational awareness is most accurately defined as:
Select one:
A.
an ongoing process of information gathering and scene evaluation to determine appropriate strategies and tactics.
B.
predicting the presence of certain hazards at the scene after receiving initial information from the dispatcher.
C.
the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact.
D.
performing an initial scan of the scene to identify hazards that will pose an immediate threat to you and your crew.

Answer 1

C.
the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact.

Question 2

The EMT’s role at the scene of a search and rescue attempt is to:
Select one:
A.
accompany search team members and provide care.
B.
stand by at the command post until the person is located.
C.
direct the search effort from a centralized location.
D.
report to a location where the patient will be carried.

Answer 2

B.
stand by at the command post until the person is located.