Safety & Scene Management Flashcards

A scene with downed power lines near the victim requires you to:

Answer: Stay back at least the recommended safe distance and wait for utility crews

Downed power lines can energize the ground, so keep clear and let trained crews de-energize them.

When transferring information to arriving EMS, you should report:

Answer: What happened, when the person collapsed, what care was given, and any known history

A concise handoff of events, timeline, and care given helps EMS continue treatment effectively.

In a crowded public place, controlling the crowd around the victim is important because:

Answer: It provides space, privacy, and reduces interference with care

Crowd control gives room to work, protects victim dignity, and prevents interference.

If you are alone and a scene is unsafe to enter, the best action is to:

Answer: Call for professional help and wait until it is safe to approach

When a scene is unsafe, summon trained responders rather than risking becoming a casualty.

Standard precautions in first aid mean you should:

Answer: Treat all blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious

Standard precautions assume every person's fluids may be infectious, guiding consistent PPE use.

At a vehicle collision, before reaching an unresponsive driver you should check that:

Answer: The vehicle is stable, the engine is off, and there is no fire or fuel leak

Stabilizing the vehicle and ruling out fire or fuel hazards protects both rescuer and victim.

Why is it important to note the time a cardiac arrest victim collapsed?

Answer: Because downtime helps guide EMS treatment decisions and outcomes

The collapse time helps responders gauge how long the brain has been without oxygen and guides care.