GAMSAT Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the span of control for a supervisor during an emergency operation should ideally be:

Accepted Answer

3–7 personnel

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1–3 personnel

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8–12 personnel

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10–20 personnel

Question 2

A patient rescued from a house fire has singed nasal hairs, hoarseness, and soot in the oropharynx. The most critical immediate intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Early intubation before airway edema progresses

Answer

Nebulized bronchodilator

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High-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask

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IV corticosteroids

Question 3

During a hazardous materials incident, the 'hot zone' is defined as the area where:

Accepted Answer

Direct contamination exists and only PPE-equipped responders enter

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Decontamination takes place

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Command post is established

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Victims are treated after decontamination

Question 4

A child is found unresponsive and not breathing after a near-drowning event. After calling for help, the rescuer should next:

Accepted Answer

Give 5 rescue breaths before starting compressions

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Begin chest compressions immediately

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Apply an AED

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Perform abdominal thrusts

Question 5

The 'golden hour' concept in trauma management refers to the critical window during which:

Accepted Answer

Surgical hemostasis should be achieved to improve survival

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All imaging must be completed

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CPR is most effective

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Antibiotics must be administered

Question 6

When managing a tension pneumothorax in a pre-hospital setting, needle decompression is performed at which landmark?

Accepted Answer

2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line

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5th intercostal space, mid-axillary line

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3rd intercostal space, sternal border

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4th intercostal space, anterior axillary line

Question 7

A hospital's emergency operations plan should be reviewed and updated at minimum:

Accepted Answer

After every emergency event and at least annually

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Every 5 years

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Only after a major disaster

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Every 2 years