West Coast EMT Final Exam Quiz Bank | All Chapters 1 – 40 Covered| Questions with Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update)
QUESTION
Which of the
... [Show More] following statements about helicopters is true?
It is possible that the main rotor blade will dip to within 4 feet of the ground.
A helicopter is considered "hot" when it is on the ground and the rotors are still.
If the helicopter must land on a grade, you should approach it from the uphill side.
If you must go from one side of the helicopter to the other, the best way is to duck under the body.
Answer:
It is possible that the main rotor blade will dip to within 4 feet of the ground.
QUESTION
Upon arrival at a scene where hazardous materials are involved, you should park the ambulance:
upwind from the scene.
with the warning lights off.
downhill from the scene.
at least 50 feet from the scene.
Answer:
upwind from the scene.
QUESTION
When arriving at the scene of a cave-in or trench collapse, response vehicles should be parked at least _____ away from the scene.
Select one:
A. 50 feet (15 m)
B. 150 feet (46 m)
C. 250 feet (76 m)
D. 500 feet (152 m)
Answer:
D. 500 feet (152 m)
QUESTION
When functioning at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a patient will require complex extrication, you should enter the vehicle and provide care to the patient:
Select one:
A. only if the patient has experienced a major injury.
B. after rescue personnel have cut the battery cables.
C. after receiving approval from the incident commander.
D. only after you believe the vehicle has been stabilized.
Answer:
C. after receiving approval from the incident commander.
QUESTION
Returning the emergency unit to service is part of the _________.
Select one:
A. transfer phase
B. hazard-control phase
C. termination phase
D. support phase
Answer:
C. termination phase
QUESTION
The use of special tools to remove an entrapped patient from a vehicle is known as _________.
Select one:
A. complex access
B. simple access
C. vehicle stabilization
D. incident management
Answer:
A. complex access
QUESTION
You arrive at an accident scene to find an alternative-fuel vehicle leaking an unknown substance. You should immediately _________.
Select one:
A. search the vehicle for occupants
B. disconnect the car battery
C. apply retardant to the leaking fuel
D. call for additional resources and keep bystanders away from the vehicle
Answer:
D. call for additional resources and keep bystanders away from the vehicle
QUESTION
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you can see three patients, one who is entrapped in his car and two who have been ejected from their vehicle. You should:
Select one:
A. begin triage to determine injury severity.
B. call medical control for further direction.
C. immediately request additional resources.
D. request law enforcement for traffic control.
Answer:
C. immediately request additional resources.
QUESTION
_____ is responsible for properly securing and stabilizing the vehicle and providing a safe entrance and access to the patient.
Select one:
A. Law enforcement
B. The rescue team
C. The EMS service
D. The hazardous materials unit
Answer:
B. The rescue team
QUESTION
When removing a critically injured patient from his or her vehicle, you should:
Select one:
A. remove him or her using a short backboard.
B. move him or her in one fast, continuous step.
C. protect the cervical spine during the entire process.
D. release c-spine control to facilitate rapid removal.
Answer:
C. protect the cervical spine during the entire process.
QUESTION
At a scene with downed electrical lines, the EMT should _________.
Select one:
A. remain outside the danger (hot) zone
B. enter the danger (hot) zone for patient removal only
C. stabilize the patient in the danger (hot) zone
D. relocate the danger (hot) zone away from the patient
Answer:
A. remain outside the danger (hot) zone.
QUESTION
Upon arrival at a search-and-rescue incident, the EMS crew should _________.
Select one:
A. prepare the equipment to carry to the patient
B. begin searching for the patient
C. split up and request a search grid
D. provide the incident commander with the crew's names and certification level(s)
Answer:
A. prepare the equipment to carry the patient [Show Less]