Question 1

When attending for an emergency call from a residential location, what is one the important considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the patient or family to meet you outside the house and let them follow you 
B)  Access the front door, but listen to noises to determine number of people inside 
C)  Discretely enter the property to capture the real situation 
D)  All are correct B

Question 2

Regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) at incidents involving chemical, biological or radiation (CBR) incidents where the agent is unknown, the most appropriate level of protection to be worn is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Level D 
B)  Level C 
C)  Level B 
D)  Level A D

Question 3

Which of the following is an indication for rapid extrication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Penetrating trauma to the torso 
D)  All are correct C

Question 4

Which of the following is considered one of the key components of the scene size-up process according to the US Department of Transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Location of accident 
B)  Mechanism of injury 
C)  Weather 
D)  All are correct

Question 5

Which of the following is a consideration as to where the ambulance should park in a rescue scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Near a telephone booth 
B)  A spot which has the easiest access for departure 
C)  An area that reroutes the traffic 
D)  None are correct

Question 6

When preparing a helicopter landing site the minimum size of the landing zone should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  40 × 40 metres 
B)  30 × 30 metres 
C)  20 × 20 metres 
D)  25 × 25 metres

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a possible hazard of enclosed spaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toxic substances or residue 
B)  Venomous animals 
C)  Absence of light 
D)  All are correct

Question 8

The process of removing or deforming parts of a vehicle from around a person following a motor vehicle accident facing a hazardous exit:

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrication 
B)  Extraction 
C)  Extrication & Extraction 
D)  None are correct

Question 9

When attending rail incidents, how many metres away from overhead lines must all personnel, clothing and equipment be kept?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 metres 
B)  3 metres 
C)  5 metres 
D)  10 metres

Question 10

A common mnemonic used by emergency services personnel when communicating a situation report from the pre-hospital scene to the communications centre is:

Accepted Answer

A)  INSANE 
B)  ETHANE 
C)  IMIST 
D)  ISBAR

Question 11

When attending a road traffic crash at least how many metres away from the crashed vehicles is it advisable to park the ambulance?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 metres 
B)  5 metres 
C)  10 metres 
D)  15 metres

Question 12

When treating a patient who has been involved in a known or potential crime scene, which of the following actions is INCORRECT:

Accepted Answer

A)  As any debris used by paramedics become part of the crime scene, all debris generated from treating the patient must be left on scene for forensic examination 
B)  Do not cut through bullet or stab holes in clothing when attempting to expose the patient 
C)  Avoid tracking through blood and other items of evidence at the scene 
D)  All clothing removed from the patient should, where possible, be placed in a paper bag

Question 13

In regards to safely approaching a helicopter, which of the following is INCORRECT:

Accepted Answer

A)  If blinded by helicopter downwash or dust, stop, sit down and await assistance 
B)  On sloping ground always approach the helicopter from the uphill side so the helicopter crew can keep you in sight 
C)  When approaching a helicopter always approach from the front in the 10 to 2 o'clock position 
D)  Never reach for objects above head height or chase after articles that have blown away

Question 14

An important aspect of scene management, where there should be leadership, command and control:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vehicle placement 
B)  Team function 
C)  Triage 
D)  All are correct

Question 15

Indications for rapid extrication of a patient from a motor vehicle crash include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Compromised airway that is unable to be managed by the available resources on scene 
B)  Uncontrolled haemorrhage 
C)  Potentially reversible life-threatening condition 
D)  Suspected spinal injury

Question 16

In responding to an emergency where accessibility to hand washing is difficult, what is the alternative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol wipes 
B)  Dry wipes 
C)  Alcohol-based hand rub 
D)  All are correct

Question 17

What is the highest level of protection against vapour, gases and mists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level A 
B)  Level B 
C)  Level C 
D)  Level D

Question 18

To assist with management of any pre-hospital scene, emergency medical services providers can use the mnemonic ACT. The components of ACT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess; communicate; triage, treat and transport 
B)  Assess; control; triage, treat and transport 
C)  Access; communicate; triage, treat and transport 
D)  Access; control; triage

Question 19

In managing a road accident, where is the best position for the rescue vehicle to park?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lane opposite to the area of accident 
B)  In the lane where the collision occurred 
C)  At the opposite side but parallel to the area of the accident 
D)  In the middle of the road

Question 20

When attending an incident with a potential for violence, which of the following de-escalation strategies are most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Position yourself as close to an exit as possible; utilise a loud and authoritative tone of voice to demonstrate you are in control; maintain eye contact. 
B)  Position yourself as close to an exit as possible; avoid eye contact with the aggressor; lower your tone and volume of speech to convey calmness. 
C)  Maintain non-threatening eye contact with the aggressor; lower the tone and volume of your speech to convey calmness; stand at least 1 metre from the aggressor and ask permission before taking any action that may be seen as an invasion of their personal space. 
D)  Maintain non-threatening eye contact; remove distractions such as bystanders from the scene; utilise a loud and authoritative tone of voice to demonstrate you are in control.

Exam 9: Scene Assessment, Management and Rescue