EMT Chapter 12 Scene Size Up

Which of the following is NOT a part of the scene size-up?

• Determining the mechanism of injury

• Determining the number of patients

• Establishing an airway

• Taking Standard Precautions

Standard Precautions would most often include

• gloves, eyewear, and mask.

• turnout gear.

• a personal flotation device.

• a rescue helmet.

The scene size-up should take place

• only at the beginning of a call.

• at the beginning and throughout the entire call.

• at the beginning and at the end of the call.

• after life-threatening conditions have been corrected.

EMTs should not enter a known crime scene

• at any time.

• unless a patient has a life-threatening condition.

• until the scene has been secured by police.

• without approval of medical direction.

Which PPE would be most appropriate for the EMT who must enter a confined space?

• Mask and goggles

• N-95 respirator

• HEPA respirator

• SCBA

When responding to a known crime scene, you should initially

• stabilize the patient.

• turn on all lights and sirens.

• contact medical direction.

• turn off the siren and emergency lights several blocks before arrival.

In assessing potential injuries from a fall during scene size-up, determine

• if the patient requires any emergency care.

• the surface on which the patient landed.

• the patient’s pertinent past history.

• signs and symptoms.

During the scene size-up at a multiple-vehicle crash, it is important to determine the

number of patients because

• on-scene resources may be inadequate.

• run reports are required for each patient.

• ALS must be called if there are more than two patients.

• the media must be given accurate information.

Which information can likely be collected from the patient, family members, or bystanders?

• Medical history

• DNR orders

• Medications

• Nature of illness/mechanism of injury

Before approaching patients at a crash scene, EMTs must assess the

• types of injuries the patient has

• scene safety

• what the patient's blood pressure is

• determine level of consciousness