chapter 59 - Crime scene awareness

Question 1

concealment

Answer 1

to hide or put out of site; provides no ballistic protection

Question 2

cover

Answer 2

a type of concealment that hides the body and offers ballistic protection

Question 3

crime scene

Answer 3

a location where any part of a criminal act has occurred or where evidence relating to a crime may be found

Question 4

distraction

Answer 4

a self defense measure that creates diversion in a person’s attention

Question 5

evasive tactic

Answer 5

a self defense measure in which the moves and actions of an aggressor are anticipated and unconventional pathways are used during retreat for personal safety

Question 6

retreat

Answer 6

leaving the scene when danger is observed or when violence or indicators of violence are displayed; requires immediate and decisive action

Question 7

tactical EMS

Answer 7

EMS personnel specially trained and equipped to provide prehospital care in tactical environments

Question 8

tactical patient care

Answer 8

patient care activities that occur inside the scene perimeter or hot zone

Question 9

the difference between cover and concealment relates to the degree to which you…?

Answer 9

are protected from bullets

Question 10

the best material in which to collect potential evidence is…?

Answer 10

a brown paper bag

Question 11

when should assessment of the potential for violence at the scene begin

Answer 11

en route to the call

Question 12

which represents the safest approach to a single vehicle stopped on the highway

Answer 12

approach from the passenger side of the vehicle

Question 13

body armor does not protect against high velocity bullets T/F

Answer 13

true