PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management 2

Question 1

During a water rescue, a paramedic without specialized water rescue training should follow which principle?

Accepted Answer

Reach, throw, row, then go

Answer

The reach-throw-row-go sequence prioritizes rescuer safety, reserving in-water rescue only for trained specialists as a last resort.

Question 2

Which method of patient transfer is MOST appropriate for a patient with a suspected spinal injury found in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Rapid extrication technique

Answer

Rapid extrication is used for patients with suspected spinal injury when the scene is unsafe or the patient is critical, maintaining spinal alignment throughout.

Question 3

In the Unified Command structure of ICS, who sets the overall incident objectives?

Accepted Answer

All participating agency commanders together

Answer

In Unified Command, representatives from all involved agencies collaborate to establish shared incident objectives.

Question 4

A paramedic crew arrives at a scene where a patient is in cardiac arrest inside a building with an active gas leak. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stage away and wait for the scene to be made safe

Answer

An active gas leak makes the scene unsafe; EMS must stage away until fire/hazmat teams secure the environment before any patient care.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a medical incident command post (MCI CP) during a mass casualty event?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate triage, treatment, and transport of patients

Answer

The medical incident command post coordinates all patient care activities — triage, treatment, and transport — to organize the EMS response.

PCP - Primary Care Paramedic Practice Test

PCP - Primary Care Paramedic Practice Test

PCP EMS Operations and Scene Management 2