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1
Q

You are called to the scene of a​ multiple-vehicle collision at which several patients are injured and bleeding. Which of the following provides the best protection against bloodborne​ pathogens?

A

Standard Precautions

2
Q

definition of mechanism of​ injury?

A

A force or forces that may have caused injury

3
Q

The​ EMT’s initial evaluation of the scene is called​ the:

A

scene​ size-up.

4
Q

A car was struck​ broadside, injuring the driver. You would expect that during the​ collision, the​ driver’s:

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head stayed in place while the body was pushed laterally.

5
Q

blunt-force trauma

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

6
Q

penetrating trauma

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injury caused by an object that passes through the skin or othe body tissues

7
Q

How far does the danger zone extend when downed wires are​ involved?

A

A full span beyond the first intact pole.

8
Q

Danger Zone

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the area around wreckage of a vehicle collision.

9
Q

index of suspicion

A

awareness that there may be injuries

10
Q

List the five main components of the scene size-up.

A
  • Scene safety
  • Standard precautions
  • Number of patients
  • Resource determination/call for resources
  • Mechanism of injury or nature of illness
11
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mechanism of injury

A

a force that may have caused injury

12
Q

During scene​ size-up, what hazard MOST likely involves thinking about Standard​ Precautions?

A

contact with body fluids