Rescue Operations Flashcards
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The 'two-in/two-out' rule in rescue operations refers to:
Answer: Requiring two rescuers to enter any IDLH environment with two standby rescuers outside
OSHA's two-in/two-out rule mandates that at least two fully equipped rescuers stand by outside an IDLH atmosphere for every two who enter.
During a vehicle rescue, the paramedic notes fuel leaking from a damaged tank. The FIRST action is:
Answer: Request a fire suppression team and establish a safety perimeter
Fuel leaks create fire and explosion hazards requiring immediate fire suppression standby and a safety perimeter before extrication continues.
Helicopter landing zone (LZ) selection requires a minimum clear area of:
Answer: 100 × 100 feet on flat, debris-free ground
A minimum 100×100-foot clear, level LZ free of debris is the standard for most EMS helicopter operations.
In a mass casualty incident (MCI), the START triage system classifies a victim with respirations of 24/min, radial pulse present, and inability to follow commands as:
Answer: Red (immediate)
Respirations >30/min or altered mental status (cannot follow commands) with a pulse categorizes the patient as Red (immediate) in START triage.
When stabilizing a patient vehicle on its side for extrication, cribbing should be placed:
Answer: At multiple low-points to create a three-point contact with the ground
Multi-point cribbing establishes a stable platform that prevents rolling or shifting during patient extrication.
A patient in cardiac arrest is rescued from a building fire. CPR is initiated but the patient remains pulseless after two rounds. The paramedic suspects tension pneumothorax secondary to blast injury. Which intervention is indicated?
Answer: Needle decompression of the affected chest
Tension pneumothorax is a reversible cause of cardiac arrest; needle decompression at the second intercostal space midclavicular line can restore circulation.
Which communication principle is MOST critical when transferring command at a complex rescue scene?
Answer: A face-to-face briefing covering situation status, resources, hazards, and priorities
A face-to-face briefing ensures the incoming commander has accurate situational awareness of all critical factors before assuming command.