CH 10: Scene Size-Up - Concepts Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first component of the assessment process?

A

Scene size-up

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2
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What is the danger zone?

A

The area around the wreckage of a vehicle collision or other incident within which special safety precautions should be taken.

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3
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What is mechanism of injury?

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The force or forces that may have caused injury

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4
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What are the various types of motor-vehicle collisions?

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Head-on
Rear-end
Side-impact
Rollover
Rotational impact
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5
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What injuries could you expect from a head-on vehicle collision?

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Up and over pattern

Down and under pattern

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6
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What injuries could you expect from a rear-end vehicle collision?

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Neck and head injuries

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7
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What injuries could you expect from a side-impact vehicle collision?

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Neck injuries, or skeletal/internal injuries

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What injuries could you expect from a rollover or rotational impact vehicle accident?

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Any type of serious injury pattern

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9
Q

When someone falls, what injury pattern should you look for?

A

The part of the body that comes in contact with the ground is only the beginning - assess along the path of energy.

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10
Q

What is a severe fall for an adult? For a child?

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Adult: >20 feet
Child: >10 feet (or more than 2-3 x child’s height)

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11
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What is penetrating trauma?

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Injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or other body tissues

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What is a low-velocity injury?

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Those propelled by hand, such as knives.

Injury usually limited to area of penetration.

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What is a medium-velocity injury?

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Usually caused by handguns/shotguns. Arrow from compound bow or ballistic knife. Cause damage almost anywhere in body.

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14
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What is a high-velocity injury?

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High powered bullets or assault rifle. These cause damage almost anywhere in body.

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15
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What is cavitation?

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A pressure wave that causes a cavity considerably greater than the size of the object causing trauma.

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16
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What is blunt-force trauma?

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Injury caused by a blow that does not penetrate the skin or other body tissues.

17
Q

What is the main indicator or clue of blunt-force trauma?

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Reddened area at the site of the blow. Or the presence of a mechanism of injury - pay attention!

18
Q

What is the final part of scene size-up?

A

Determining if you have adequate resources