Component 10: Additional EMS Functions Flashcards
A review of MCI, incident command, terrorism, and other additional EMS relations.
When driving an emergency vehicle, what are the responsibilities of a spotter?
The person that assists the driver in backing up the emergency vehicle for backing safety.
Define:
emergency move
This is when the patient is moved because the scene is rapidly becoming unsafe, and is dragged or pulled to safety before any assessments or treatments can be provided.
How should a patient be moved onto a long spine board (LSB)?
A log roll is most appropriate.
Describe:
power lift
It is when lifting a stretcher or backboard, your hands are gripping with palms up, bodyweight is distributed equally between your feet, knees bent, back straight, and you extend up in the lift.
What two types of lifting/moving/packaging equipment are in the picture?
scoop stretcher and spider straps
What device is designed for the patient to be restrained while seated and moved up/down flights of stairs?
stair chair
True or false.
When no spinal injuries are a concern when extricating a patient from a small inhibiting space, an extremity lift is acceptable.
True
Where should the rescue be parked when providing a standby for a possible hazmat situation?
Upwind, uphill.
Differentiate:
Simple access from complex access for vehicle extrication
- Simple access: to open the doors to the vehicle
- Complex access: requires pneumatic and/or hydraulic tools to gain access
True or false.
Complex extrication is an EMT responsibility.
False
List:
Specialized rescue teams
- Technical Rescue Teams
- Search and Rescue Teams
- Swiftwater Rescue Teams
- Special Weapons and Tactics Teams (SWAT)
- High-Angle Rescue Teams
- Hazardous Materials Teams
Define:
Mass Casualty Incident
(MCI)
It is when a minimum of 3 patients have overwhelmed personnel, equipment, and/or resources.
True or false.
The NIMS framework is implemented only for localized incidents.
False
NIMS = National Incident Management Systems coordinates multiple jurisdictions, responder disciplines, agencies, local, state, and federal agencies.
List:
National Incident Management System (NIMS) components
- preparedness
- communication/information management
- resource management
- command management
- ongoing oversight management
What is the goal of the Incident Command System?
(ICS)
It is a guideline implemented during mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and/or disasters, but utilizing section chiefs. This process also minimizes freelancing of agencies or duplication of efforts.
List:
Components of the Incident Command System
(ICS)
- Command
- Finance
- Logistics
- Operations
- Planning
Which of the Incident Command System (ICS) components would include the safety officer and the public information officer (PIO)?
command
What is the title of the person who directs, delegates, and plans a response to a mass casualty incident (MCI)?
Incident Commander
(IC)
During a mass casualty incident (MCI), what are the responsibilities of the Triage Supervisor?
He/she is responsible for prioritizing and sorting patients based on their injuries.
List:
What are the triage tag colors/categories from highest priority to lowest priority?
- Red tag
- Yellow tag
- Green tag
- Black tag
True or false.
The first triage performed when responding to a mass casualty incident (MCI) includes extensive care and transportation immediately upon identifying a patient.
False
The first triage should be limited to sorting patients’ critical priorities using the triage tags.
True or false.
Patients involved in a mass casualty incident (MCI) will be triaged more than once.
True
Secondary triage or retriage will occur.
What is your first action when you realize you and your partner have walked into a functioning meth lab, and why?
Leave the scene. Meth labs have toxic fumes and can combust causing explosions and/or fires.
True or false.
The competent EMT is responsible for knowing every type of hazardous material and how to neutralize it.
False
Becoming a HazMat team member or specialist require hours of specialized training and practice.
Describe:
Flammable liquid placard
This is a diamond-shaped red placard with an image of flames.
Describe:
The image on toxic/hazardous materials placards
Skull and crossbones
List:
Topics covered on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or the Emergency Response Guide (ERG).
- Chemical names
- Physical material characteristics
- Signs/Symptoms of exposures
- Routes of entry
- Appropriate disposal
- First aid
- Handling precautions
- Exposure limits
What are the three zones of a hazardous materials (HazMat) scene?
- Hot zone
- Warm zone
- Cold zone
In which hazardous material (HazMat) zone is the Incident Commander (IC) staged?
In the cold zone.
What is the EMTs’ role on a hazardous materials (HazMat) scene?
Report to a designated area in the cold zone and provide triage, care, transport, and/or rehabilitation for the HazMat team and responders.
List:
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
- Chemical Terrorism/Warfare
- Biologic Terrorism/Warfare
- Nuclear/Radiological Terrorism
What is the purpose of setting a secondary explosive device?
It is intended to injure and harm additional responders after the initial response.
What are the two types of terrorism?
International and domestic terrorism.
What is the mnemonic SLUDGEM, and what type of exposure causes these signs/symptoms?
These are signs/symptoms to look for after exposure to nerve agents.
Salivation, Sweating
Lacrimation (excessive tearing)
Urination
Defecation, Drooling, Diarrhea
Gastric upset
Emesis
Muscle twitching
What do we call an infected animal that spreads diseases to other animals?
disease vector
How does Anthrax disseminate?
aerosol
What is the least harmful type of radiation?
alpha
What two ways does a “dirty bomb” cause damage?
It would cause explosive and radiological injuries/damages.
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