EMS Operations and Scene Management Flashcards
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Which term describes the process of identifying and ranking hazards at an emergency scene before committing resources?
Answer: Scene size-up
Scene size-up is the systematic evaluation of an emergency scene to identify hazards, determine resource needs, and plan the approach.
What minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended for EMS providers when treating a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
Answer: N95 respirator, gloves, and eye protection
OSHA and CDC guidelines require at minimum an N95 respirator, gloves, and eye protection for airborne precautions such as suspected TB.
In the NIMS framework, which section chief is responsible for acquiring and tracking all operational resources?
Answer: Logistics Section Chief
The Logistics Section Chief is responsible for procuring, maintaining, and tracking all resources and personnel needed for incident operations.
A patient is found in a structure fire with severe burns and singed facial hair. Which is the PRIORITY action before transport?
Answer: Secure a definitive airway due to risk of inhalation injury
Singed facial hair and eyebrows indicate potential inhalation injury with rapid airway edema; early intubation is the priority before swelling occludes the airway.
When transporting a critical patient, what should the paramedic do if the receiving hospital is on diversion?
Answer: Use clinical judgment and medical direction to determine the most appropriate destination
EMS providers should use clinical judgment in consultation with medical direction to select the most appropriate facility, which may override diversion for critical patients.
Which action is MOST important when documenting a patient care report (PCR) after an emergency call?
Answer: Provide an accurate, objective, and timely account of assessment and care
The PCR must be accurate, objective, and completed promptly to support continuity of care, quality assurance, and legal documentation.
A paramedic crew is involved in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a call. According to most protocols, what is the FIRST notification that must be made?
Answer: Notify dispatch and follow agency protocol for responder injuries
Dispatch must be notified immediately so another unit can respond to the original call and agency protocols for responder injury can be activated.