Deck 51: Vehicle Extrication

Question 1

__________ is the process of removing structural components from around a patient to facilitate patient care and transport.

A) Excavation
B) Extraction
C) Extrication
D) Extrapolation

Answer 1

Extrication

Question 2

After you have prepared for extrication by inspecting your equipment before every shift and receiving continuous training on the procedures, what is the first step that you would take during an actual call that requires extrication?

A) Gaining Access
B) Extrication Process
C) Scene Size-up
D) Hazard Controls

Answer 2

Scene Size-up

Question 3

When you arrive on the scene of an extrication call, you should park in a(n) __________ position.

A) fend-off
B) closed-off
C) open scene
D) angled away

Answer 3

fend-off

Question 4

On the scene of an extrication call, you should park ________ of the involved vehicle.

A) in advance
B) to the left
C) directly behind
D) to the right

Question 5

The first thing you should do upon arriving at the scene of an extrication call is

A) gain access to the patients in the vehicle in order to start an assessment.
B) conduct a 360 degree assessment of the scene surrounding the vehicle.
C) begin speaking to and assessing the patients in the vehicle.
D) work to stabilize the vehicle depending on its current position.

Question 6

You arrive at the scene of a three car motor vehicle collision and determine extrication will be required. You should

A) call an ALS team for support.
B) establish an incident commander.
C) triage the patients according the START system.
D) determine the number of patients involved.

Question 7

_____________ is the process of rendering a vehicle motionless in the position in which it is found.

A) Stabilization
B) Restricting
C) Immobilization
D) Restraining

Question 8

You arrive at an extrication scene and need to stabilize a vehicle in an upright position. Using four step chocks, you place

A) two in front of the front tires and two in front of the rear tires.
B) two in front of the front tires and two behind the rear tires.
C) two behind the front tires and two in front of the rear tires.
D) two behind the front tires and two behind the rear tires.

Question 9

Cribbing consists of ____-inch wooden posts that can range from 18 to 36 inches long, depending on your needs.

A) 4x4
B) 2x8
C) 2x4
D) 4x8

Question 10

The bottom stair of the step chock is ______ inches long.

A) 12
B) 18
C) 24
D) 36

Question 11

Using the standard rule regarding strike zones from undeployed airbags, you should be ____ inches away from the passenger's airbag.

A) 20
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15

Question 12

You need to remove the glass from a car's rear window in order to gain access to the vehicle. You should

A) place a spring loaded window punch against the corner of the window.
B) place a spring loaded window punch against the middle of the window.
C) take an axe and work around the edges of the window until you have completely gone around.
D) take an axe and work from the middle of the window outward.

Question 13

Once you gain access to the patients trapped in a vehicle, the next step is to

A) provide cervical spine protection before removing the patients from the vehicle.
B) get the patients out of the vehicle quickly so you can begin your assessment.
C) inform the patients about the process while standing outside or away from the vehicle.
D) provide them with protection by placing a large tarp or rescue cover over them.

Question 14

Which of the following tools would you use while assisting with a light entrapment extrication?

A) Hacksaw
B) Spreader
C) Ram
D) Cutter

Question 15

Which tool should you use during an extrication to remove the roof of a vehicle?

A) Cutter
B) Center Punch
C) Pry Bar
D) Hacksaw

Question 16

You are extricating a patient. The disentanglement process is complete, and you have provided manual cervical spine protection. You should next:

A) place a cervical collar on the patient.
B) apply a short spine immobilizer.
C) bandage open wounds and stabilize fractures.
D) take the patient out feet-first onto a backboard.