Question 1

The Paramedic should place a hard object, such as a clipboard or pry tool, between the rescuer and the undeployed airbag.

Accepted Answer

Placing a hard object between the rescuer and an undeployed airbag can be dangerous. If the airbag deploys, the object could become a projectile, potentially causing injury to the rescuer or the patient.

Question 2

Medical and technical rescue equipment is staged in the incident hot zone.

Accepted Answer

Medical and technical rescue equipment is typically staged in the cold zone or a safe area to protect the equipment and personnel from the hazards present in the hot zone.

Question 3

Throughout an EMS career, most of the Paramedic's rescue skill incident responses will be for ____.

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle crashes are a common incident response for Paramedics, as they are typically the first responders on the scene to provide medical care for injured patients. Trench rescues, fires, and drownings are less common and may require specialized teams to respond.

Question 4

A Paramedic working in a heavy rescue environment needs, at a minimum, head and eye protection.

Accepted Answer

A Paramedic working in a heavy rescue environment needs to protect their head and eyes from potential debris, falling objects, and hazardous materials. Therefore, head and eye protection are essential in such an environment.

Question 5

Cutting an airbag disables it, making operations more safe.

Accepted Answer

Cutting an airbag does not disable it, it actually makes it more dangerous as it can deploy unexpectedly and cause injury or damage. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and leave airbag repairs to trained professionals.

Question 6

Most patients requiring extrication will have spinal immobilization started in the disentanglement period.

Accepted Answer

During the disentanglement period of extrication, it is common practice to begin spinal immobilization for most patients to prevent further injury, especially if a spinal injury is suspected or the mechanism of injury suggests a potential for such harm.

Question 7

Paramedics working for organizations that respond to 9-1-1-generated incidents need to demonstrate ____ level competencies for vehicle rescue.

Accepted Answer

Paramedics responding to 9-1-1 incidents, especially in vehicle rescues, need to demonstrate "Operations" level competencies. This level ensures they have the necessary skills to safely and effectively manage and operate at the scene of an incident, including understanding how to use specific equipment and apply rescue techniques.

Question 8

Vehicles have the inherent ability to absorb crash energy and redistribute it throughout the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

Vehicles are designed with a crumple zone, which is the area of the car that is meant to absorb energy during a crash. This helps to protect the occupants of the vehicle by reducing the amount of force that they experience during impact. Additionally, the structural design of the vehicle is meant to distribute crash energy throughout the car, which also helps to minimize the damage caused by the collision.

Question 9

____ level responders staff Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams and specialized rescue or squad companies.

Accepted Answer

Technician level responders are trained at a higher level than basic responders and are able to perform more complex and technical rescue operations. They are often part of specialized rescue teams, such as USAR teams or squad companies.

Question 10

Scene assessment falls under the ____ level competencies.

Accepted Answer

Scene assessment is a critical component of the operations level competencies, which focus on the skills and knowledge needed to operate and manage incidents involving hazardous materials. The awareness level focuses on recognizing the presence of hazardous materials and their potential dangers, while the technician level focuses on the more advanced skills needed to handle and mitigate hazardous materials incidents. The expert level involves specialized knowledge and skills beyond those required at the operations and technician level.

Question 11

An emergency responder trained to the ____ level in vehicle rescue will be expected to handle more complex incidents that may involve larger vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A responder trained to the Technician level in vehicle rescue will have advanced knowledge and skills to handle more complex incidents that involve larger vehicles. They are trained in specialized tools and techniques for vehicle extrication and can also provide medical care to individuals trapped in the vehicle.

Question 12

National Fire Protection Association Standard 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents (2009), describes three levels of vehicle rescue: Awareness, Operations, and ____.

Accepted Answer

NFPA Standard 1670 describes the three levels of vehicle rescue as Awareness, Operations, and Technician. The Technician level is the highest level and involves advanced technical skills and specialized equipment.

Question 13

During a response to a motor vehicle collision, NFPA 1670 recommends that the officer in charge establish a ____ work area around the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1670 recommends establishing a 20-foot work area around the vehicle during a response to a motor vehicle collision. This helps to ensure the safety of first responders and bystanders by providing enough space to prevent secondary impacts or injuries.

Question 14

There are no federal regulations requiring workers on federally subsidized highways to wear high-visibility safety apparel.

Accepted Answer

Federal regulations, specifically the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and regulations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), require workers in certain situations, such as those on federally funded highways, to wear high-visibility safety apparel to enhance their visibility and safety.

Question 15

Most vehicles today have twelve to fifteen supplemental restraint devices, which protect occupants from impacts in all directions.

Accepted Answer

Most vehicles today are equipped with a range of safety features, but the number of supplemental restraint devices (such as airbags) typically ranges from six to ten, covering front, side, and possibly knee and curtain areas, rather than twelve to fifteen.

Question 16

All Paramedics are expected to have ____ level competencies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Recognizing the need for a vehicle search and rescue falls under the ____ level competencies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Performing extrication and disentanglement operations falls under the ____ level competencies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Immobilizing the vehicle can be as simple as placing the vehicle in park or taking it out of gear.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Immobilizing the vehicle can be as simple as placing it in park or taking it out of gear.

Question 20

Some Technical level vehicle rescue specialists are Paramedics.

Accepted Answer

Some technical level vehicle rescue specialists, also known as extrication technicians, are trained as paramedics. This allows them to provide medical care to victims during the extrication process.

Quiz 24: Vehicle Rescue and Extrication