Chapter 52 Crime and Scene Awareness Flashcards
- Violence against EMS personnel is not uncommon in rural areas, especially because:
A) many people who live in rural areas are at a low economic level.
B) rural areas tend to attract convicted felons who prefer to be alone.
C) elderly people living in rural areas often have at least one weapon.
D) paramedics often arrive at the scene long before law enforcement.
Ans: D
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- If a violent person directs his or her aggression at you:
A) it may be because your uniform resembles a police officer’s.
B) it would be appropriate to immediately retaliate with deadly force.
C) you should slowly approach the person and talk calmly to him or her.
D) under no circumstances should you defend yourself with physical force.
Ans: A
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- Which of the following statements regarding body armor is correct?
A) Soft body armor offers six levels of protection and will stop a bullet fired from any weapon.
B) Sound survival skills to avoid dangerous situations provide more protection than body armor.
C) Federal regulations mandate that EMS providers working in urban areas are provided body armor.
D) Body armor effectively protects your neck, which is a common target for someone who tries to kill you.
Ans: B
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4. All of the following are indicators of the potential for violence, EXCEPT: A) the use of profanity. B) a large body build. C) clenching of the fists. D) uncontrollable pacing.
Ans: B
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- How should you position your ambulance upon arriving at the scene of a victim who was found slumped over the steering wheel of his car?
A) More than 25 feet past the parked vehicle, with the rear load lights of the ambulance turned off
B) To the immediate right side of the parked vehicle, with the left side ambulance box lights on
C) At least 21 feet behind the parked vehicle, at a 10° angle to the driver’s side, facing the shoulder
D) No more than 15 feet beyond the parked vehicle, with the steering wheel turned fully to the right
Ans: C
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- Upon arriving at the scene of a patient who is reportedly unconscious in his or her parked vehicle, you should:
A) notify the dispatcher of your location and the number and state of the vehicle’s license plate.
B) turn your ambulance’s headlights off so that you are less visible if the patient is really conscious.
C) write down your physical location and the time on a piece of paper and leave it in the ambulance.
D) use the public address system on your ambulance’s radio and ask the patient to raise his or her hand.
Ans: A
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- When approaching a parked vehicle that is occupied by an apparently sick person, you should:
A) stop at the left rear of the vehicle first and firmly tug on the hood to determine if it is closed.
B) immediately retreat to your ambulance if you see an object such as a baseball bat inside the vehicle.
C) position yourself in front of the vehicle’s B column if there are any people in the rear seat of the vehicle.
D) determine how many people are in the vehicle, paying particular attention to the location of their hands.
Ans: D
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- After you have safely approached a parked vehicle and are ready to alert the apparently ill driver of your presence, you should:
A) carefully open the left rear door and tap the patient’s shoulder.
B) remain at the left rear of the vehicle and firmly tap on the trunk.
C) do so without moving past the B column into the driver’s door area.
D) position yourself in front of the side view mirror and tap on the glass.
Ans: C
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- When approaching a van at night to determine if the driver, who is reportedly unconscious, is in need of medical assistance, you should:
A) keep your flashlight turned off as you move along the left side of the van.
B) move 10 to 15 feet away from the passenger side and walk parallel to the van.
C) approach the passenger side door, belly toward the van, and knock on the door.
D) stay at least 5 feet away from the van until you are at a 45° angle to the A column.
Ans: B
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- If your partner is injured while approaching a parked vehicle, you should:
A) drive the ambulance around your partner and ram the vehicle’s driver door.
B) back the ambulance away from the danger zone and request law enforcement.
C) wait for the vehicle to leave before exiting the ambulance to tend to your partner.
D) use the public address system to advise the perpetrator that the police are en route.
Ans: B
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- Your EMS system’s standard procedure for responding to any call involving violence should be to:
A) allow law enforcement to secure the scene prior to your entry.
B) remain at your station until the scene has been deemed secure.
C) have your partner stay in the ambulance as you assess the scene.
D) respond with two ambulances in case there are multiple patients.
Ans: A
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- When arriving at a residence for any EMS call, you should make it a routine habit to:
A) leave your jump kit in the unit until you need it.
B) request that law enforcement respond to the scene.
C) knock on the rear door of the residence if possible.
D) pay attention and listen for loud, threatening voices.
Ans: D
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- Which of the following is the safest method for preparing to enter a residence?
A) Remain on the hinge side of the door to minimize the resident’s view of you.
B) Position yourself in front of the door to shield your body if gunfire should break out.
C) Stand to the doorknob side of the door, knock, and announce that you are a paramedic.
D) Remain at least 20 feet from the door and loudly announce that you are there to help.
Ans: C
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14. If you unexpectedly find yourself in the middle of a domestic dispute, the situation would MOST likely deteriorate if you: A) maintain eye contact. B) use an authoritative voice. C) show respect and courtesy. D) speak with a calm tone of voice.
Ans: B
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- One aspect of the technique of contact and cover involves:
A) one paramedic making contact with the patient to provide care while the second paramedic obtains patient information from another person while gauging his or her level of tension.
B) one paramedic trying to defuse the situation with a calm voice while the second paramedic discreetly returns to the ambulance to summon law enforcement personnel to the scene.
C) both paramedics providing emergency care to the patient while a law enforcement officer gathers information from another person and prevents the situation from escalating.
D) one paramedic assessing and providing care to the patient while the other paramedic physically blocks the view of the patient from an angry spouse to avoid escalating the potential for violence.
Ans: A
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- Which of the following statements regarding clandestine drug labs is correct?
A) Cocaine and heroin are the two most popular substances manufactured in clandestine drug labs.
B) If you unknowingly enter a clandestine drug lab, your priority is to quickly remove any patients.
C) Common chemicals found in a clandestine drug lab include distilled water, ibuprofen, and diphenhydramine.
D) Some drug producers use fragmentation and incendiary devices and animal traps to protect their operations.
Ans: D
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