NREMT Scene Size-Up & Hazard Management

Question 1

What is the first step in scene size-up?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring scene safety

Answer

Taking patient history.

Answer

Assessing airway.

Answer

Starting CPR.

Question 2

What is considered a potential hazard at a scene?

Accepted Answer

Downed power lines

Answer

Clean environment.

Answer

Secure hospital setting.

Answer

Routine transfer.

Question 3

What PPE should be worn at a motor vehicle collision?

Accepted Answer

Reflective vest, gloves, helmet

Answer

No PPE needed.

Answer

Only casual clothes.

Answer

Short sleeves and sandals.

Question 4

What should EMS providers do at a hazardous materials scene?

Accepted Answer

Withdraw and call hazmat resources

Answer

Approach and assist immediately.

Answer

Ignore the hazard.

Answer

Treat victims inside the danger zone.

Question 5

Why is scene size-up ongoing?

Accepted Answer

It’s an ongoing process

Answer

It only happens once.

Answer

It’s done after transport.

Answer

It’s only done by the police.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a safe zone?

Accepted Answer

Designated hazard-free work area

Answer

Area for public viewing.

Answer

Area for waste disposal.

Answer

Place to store damaged equipment.

Question 7

How should EMS approach an aggressive patient?

Accepted Answer

Maintain distance and call law enforcement

Answer

Engage physically.

Answer

Ignore the behavior.

Answer

Restrain immediately without help.

Question 8

What is the key role of the first-arriving EMS unit?

Accepted Answer

Perform scene size-up and report

Answer

Begin advanced care immediately.

Answer

Leave before other units arrive.

Answer

Only assist police.

Question 9

Why is it important to identify the mechanism of injury?

Accepted Answer

To anticipate injuries and guide care

Answer

To increase paperwork.

Answer

To slow down the response.

Answer

To report only to police.