Exam 16: Scene Size-Up

An adult male was struck by a car while crossing the street. Which injury pattern should you suspect?

Of older adults who fall, ______% suffer moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures or head trauma.

You are assessing a child who ingested a toxic plant in his home. The energy source that caused his injuries is

You are assessing a patient who was in an apartment fire. The energy source that caused his injuries is

During a mine accident with explosives, a worker was thrown several feet, along with a large amount of smaller rocks and pebbles, due to the blast. He is likely suffering from

You arrive on the scene where a tornado recently passed through, and there are several downed power lines near the injured patients. Which additional agency should you call for assistance?

When conducting a scene size-up, what is the next step after taking standard precautions?

Your 23 year old male patient was in a head-on motor vehicle collision and now complains of severe hip and knee pain. These injuries indicate which pathway of movement?

The science of analyzing the mechanism of injury and predicting injury patterns is called

You are called to a house for a domestic disturbance where neighbors reported hearing loud screaming and banging noises. When you arrive, you should

You arrive at a patient's home and are preparing to conduct your assessment. The patient repeatedly tells you that she knows she is going to die. Which of the following could this signify?

Scene size-up begins when an EMT approaches the scene and

Following a rollover motor vehicle collision, you should suspect

Your patient was riding his motorcycle when the bike slid at a stop. When you arrived, he was still lying in the road with the bike. Which injuries should you suspect?

A patient who has an altered mental status, severe chest pain, or hypotension could receive priority status because of which factor?