1. Which of the following actions demonstrates the EMT's knowledge of crime scene
preservation?
Answer: While caring for a patient who was stabbed, the EMT movesa coffee table and then
informs a police officer afterwa
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1. Which of the following actions demonstrates the EMT's knowledge of crime scene
preservation?
Answer: While caring for a patient who was stabbed, the EMT movesa coffee table and then
informs a police officer afterward
2. You arrive at the scene where a man fell approximately 40 feet and landedon his head. He
is unresponsive, has agonal gasps, and has a weak carotid pulse. Further assessment reveals an
open head injury with exposed brain matter. Upon identifying this patient as an organ donor,
you should:
Answer: Managethe patient aggressively and provide rapid transport
3. Upon arriving at the scene of a crash involving a large truck, you immediately note the
presence of an orange placard on the side of the tank thatthe truck is pulling.This indicates
that the vehicle is carrying a/an agent.
Answer: Explosive
4. EMTs deliver a patient to the emergency department. One of the EMTs triedto give the
receiving nurse a verbal report, but the nurse is busy with the patient and is not paying
attention.The EMT should:
Answer: Wait until the nurse isfreedup and then provide the verbal report
5. A 72-year-old woman fell and has a hip injury. She is on the second floor ofher home.
Which of the following devices should you use to move her down the flight of stairs?
Answer: Scoop stretcher
6. At the scene of a hazardous materials incident, medical monitoring ofpatients and
emergency personnel should occur:
Answer: In the cold zone
7. The EMT should avoid focusing all of his or her attention on a single critical patient during
the triage process because:
Answer: Other patients may die from causesthat could have been prevented
8. A 70-year-old man is in cardiac arrest. His wife tells you that he collapsed about 5 minutes
before your arrival. As you and your partner begin resuscitation, the man's wife tells you that
she wants you to let him die in peace. You should:
Answer: Continue full resuscitation and ask her if he has a living will
9. Which of the following is the MOST practical method of standard pre- cautions when
treating multiple patients during a mass-casualty incident?
Answer: -Changing your gloves in between contact with different patients
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