EMS Operations Flashcards

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1
Q

What book is designed to be used as a refernce in helping to identify certain hazards?

A

DOT Emergency Response Guidebook

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Who is reponsible for the oversight of all operations at an MCI?

A

Incident Commander

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What is the identification sign that is placed on the side of a vehicle transporting HAZMAT?

A

Warning Placard

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Which division is responsible for ensuring the delivery of patients to the transportation sector during an MCI?

A

Treatment

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5
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What is the preferred mode of patient transport through rough terrain?

A

A basket stretcher

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6
Q

The implementation of a tsunami warning system with monthly drills is known as what?

A

Disaster mitigation

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What are the six components of incident command system?

A

Command, operations, planning, logistics, finance, and safety

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When calling on-line medical control, what type of system would provide the best connection and greatest privacy?

A

Cellphone

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What is used to stabalize a car involved in a MVC while extricating a patient?

A

Cribbing

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10
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What is the duplex system of communication?

A

Allows users to communicate simultaneously

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What is the task force assignment “Madison Division” defined by?

A

Geographic location

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12
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During stressful events while working in the field with several casualties, what resource may be called?

A

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

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13
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Which communication system can transmit voice and data simultaneously?

A

Multiplex

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14
Q

A patient refusing care and there is no witness to sign the patient refusal form. What do?

A

Have patient sign refusal form without witness signature.

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Q

According to NIIMS, what entity provides support to on-scene providers?

A

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

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16
Q

On a hazard placard, what does the blue portion represent?

A

Health risk

17
Q

On a hazard placard, what does the white portion represent?

A

Specific Hazard

18
Q

On a hazard placard, what does yellow portion represent?

A

Reactivity

19
Q

For a vehicle that is on fire, how far should you park the ambulance?

A

100 feet away from accident

20
Q

When performing rapid triage using the START method, what three criteria are you assessing?

A

Respirations, perfusion, mental status

21
Q

Which biological weapon is not spread easily?

A

Anthrax

22
Q

What does holding a high index of suspicion mean?

A

Assuming a patient has the worst possible injury/diagnosis until proven otherwise.