PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management 2

Question 1

During a water rescue, a paramedic without specialized water rescue training should follow which principle?

Accepted Answer

Reach, throw, row, then go

Answer

Go immediately to save the victim

Answer

Wait for police to authorize entry

Answer

Attempt a swimming rescue with a partner

Question 2

Which method of patient transfer is MOST appropriate for a patient with a suspected spinal injury found in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Rapid extrication technique

Answer

Firefighter's carry

Answer

Extremity lift

Answer

Direct ground lift

Question 3

In the Unified Command structure of ICS, who sets the overall incident objectives?

Accepted Answer

All participating agency commanders together

Answer

Each agency commander independently

Answer

The senior law enforcement officer

Answer

The EMS medical director

Question 4

A paramedic crew arrives at a scene where a patient is in cardiac arrest inside a building with an active gas leak. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stage away and wait for the scene to be made safe

Answer

Enter immediately to begin CPR

Answer

Attempt CPR from the doorway

Answer

Don an N95 mask and enter

Question 5

What is the purpose of a medical incident command post (MCI CP) during a mass casualty event?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate triage, treatment, and transport of patients

Answer

To treat the most critical patients on-site

Answer

To provide medical direction to hospital staff

Answer

To communicate directly with insurance companies

Question 6

When approaching a helicopter landing zone (LZ), EMS personnel should approach from which direction?

Accepted Answer

From the front or side as directed by the pilot

Answer

From behind the tail rotor

Answer

From any direction at a crouching walk

Answer

Approach only after the rotor has stopped

Question 7

Which START triage category is assigned to a patient who is not breathing even after the airway is repositioned?

Accepted Answer

Black (expectant/deceased)

Answer

Red (immediate)

Answer

Yellow (delayed)

Answer

Green (minor)