CH. 38

Question 1

Answers to Assessment in Action Questions

Answer 1

Answers to Assessment in Action Questions

1. Answer: A Uphill and upwind from the hazard
2. Answer: C To assess and provide immediate medical care
3. Answer: A Opening a rear door
4. Answer: D only after all patients have been triaged.
5. Answer: C Wait for the power company to tell you the scene is safe before approaching either vehicle.
6. Answer: B Immediately cease care and leave the scene.
7. Answer: Extrication equipment, fire suppression, law enforcement, utility companies, HazMat units, advanced life support units, and air transport.
8. Answer: A hazardous material is any substance that is toxic, poisonous, radioactive, flammable, or explosive and can cause injury or death with exposure.
9. Answer:
   F – Failure to understand the environment or underestimating it
   A – Additional medical problems not considered
   I – Inadequate rescue skills
   L – Lack of teamwork or experience
   U – Underestimating the logistics of the incident
   R – Rescue versus recovery mode not considered
   E – Equipment not mastered
10. Answer:
    
    1. Provide manual stabilization to protect the cervical spine, as needed.
    2. Open the airway.
    3. Provide high-flow oxygen.
    4. Assist or provide for adequate ventilation.
    5. Control any significant external bleeding.
    6. Treat all critical injuries.