1. You are called to the scene of a woman who is having difficulty breathing. Upon arrival you notice several people surrounding the woman who seems to be agitated. Your scene assessment determines it to be safe and you approach the woman who is in the tripod position. Her breathing is rapid and shallow. She states her ribs hurt after being struck with a punch from her husband. You should?
2. An ambulance unit or fire department that makes an uncoordinated, independent decision during an incident is said to be:
3. What authority has jurisdiction over radio transmissions made during a call?
4. Which of the following would be a sign that CPR may not be necessary?
5. What is the area of hazardous contamination known as?
6. An EMT may be charged with abandonment if they?
7. A train derailment has caused two tanker cars to explode and several others to begin leaking an unknown gas. The size of the affected area is large and crosses several county lines. According to NIMS, this type of MCI would benefit most from a:
8. You have requested helicopter transportation of a critical burn patient. The remote nature of the accident will force the helicopter to land on an incline. From which direction should you approach the helicopter?
9. Communication on the radio is a very important part of the EMS system, and messages should be:
10. What should be done to a French tip catheter after suctioning a patient's airway?