EMS Operations and Safety Flashcards
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Which of the following PPE is required when caring for a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
Answer: N95 respirator, gloves, and eye protection
Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei, requiring an N95 respirator at minimum along with gloves and eye protection.
A HAZMAT placard showing a skull and crossbones indicates:
Answer: Toxic or poisonous material
The skull and crossbones symbol (DOT Class 6) indicates toxic or poisonous materials that pose a serious health hazard.
During an emergency response, the EMT is driving on a road with limited visibility in heavy rain. The best action is to:
Answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Wet conditions decrease stopping distance and visibility, requiring reduced speed and increased following distance.
Which phase of a disaster response involves returning EMS systems to their normal state of readiness?
Answer: Recovery
The recovery phase focuses on restoring normal operations, restocking supplies, and returning personnel and systems to readiness.
An EMT notices that a co-worker has been showing signs of emotional distress after a traumatic call. The most appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Privately check in with the co-worker and suggest available support resources
Privately checking in and directing the co-worker to support resources addresses the issue respectfully while protecting their wellbeing.
START triage designates a patient as 'immediate' (red) if:
Answer: Respirations are present but greater than 30/min, or capillary refill is greater than 2 seconds, or unable to follow commands
START triage uses respirations >30/min, capillary refill >2 seconds, or inability to follow simple commands to classify patients as immediate (red).
When using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), the orange-bordered section provides:
Answer: Isolation and protective action distances
The orange-bordered section of the ERG contains emergency response guides with isolation and protective action distances for specific chemicals.