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WorksheetsPatient Extrication Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the process of removing machinery from around a patient to facilitate patient care and transport called?
Extraction
Excavation
Extrication
Exclusion
What is one of the roles of the EMR on an extrication scene?
Provide entertainment for the patient
Give necessary patient care before extrication
Ensure the patient is comfortable at all times
Offer refreshments to the patient
How should a patient be removed from an extrication scene according to the role of the EMR?
Quickly, without regard for safety
In a way that minimizes further injury
By any means necessary, regardless of injury
Without any medical assistance
When might extrication take priority over patient care on an extrication scene?
When the patient is conscious
When the rescuer is tired
When delayed movement endangers life
When the scene is crowded
What is the first stage in the process of extrication?
Preparation
Scene size-up
Vehicle stabilization
Gaining access
During which stage of extrication is the vehicle secured to prevent movement?
Vehicle stabilization
Gaining access
Extrication process
Removing the patient
What is the final stage in the extrication process?
Transport
Removing the patient
Extrication process
Scene size-up
What does a 360-degree rotation involve during a scene size-up?
Walking around the scene twice
Looking at the scene from all angles
Measuring the scene's perimeter
Taking photographs of the scene
Why should you be cautious of exposed or downed electrical wires at a scene?
They can cause tripping
They can be a fire hazard
They can be used as ropes
They can be decorative
Which of the following is a piece of equipment used for vehicle stabilization?
Hydraulic rams
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Hammers
What is the purpose of using cribbing in vehicle stabilization?
To provide a stable base
To inflate tires
To cut metal
To lubricate parts
Which equipment is specifically used to lift vehicles during stabilization?
Jacks
Chains
Wedges
Airbags
What is the primary purpose of vehicle stabilization?
To enhance the car's speed
To prevent the car from moving
To improve fuel efficiency
To increase tire pressure
Which of the following is a suggested action to gain access according to the image?
Climb through the sunroof
Roll down windows
Use a ladder
Cut through the roof
According to the 5-10-20 Rule, how far should you be from the side airbags?
5 inches
10 inches
15 inches
20 inches
What is the recommended distance to maintain from the driver's side airbag according to the 5-10-20 Rule?
5 inches
10 inches
15 inches
20 inches
How far should you be from the passenger side airbag as per the 5-10-20 Rule?
5 inches
10 inches
15 inches
20 inches
What is the primary purpose of laminated glass in vehicles?
To reduce noise
To enhance visibility
To prevent shattering
To increase weight
What is the primary characteristic of tempered glass that makes it different from regular glass?
It is more flexible.
It shatters into small, blunt pieces.
It is more transparent.
It is lighter in weight.
