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What makes up the scene size-up? (Select all that apply)
How do you evaluate for scene safety?
Yourself, crew, patient(s), bystander(s)
What do you determine during the scene size-up?
Mechanism of injury vs. nature of illness, number of patients, need for additional resources
What is scene safety?
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What are the elements of scene safety?
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What is a danger zone?
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What are danger areas?
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What scene clues should you look for in a scene of violence?
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What are three things to remember about standard precautions?
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Give examples of three types of standard precautions.
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Define mechanism of injury.
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Who can provide information for determining the mechanism of injury?
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What are the types of motor vehicle collisions?
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What are the mechanisms of injury in a motor vehicle collision?
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Where can you find clues about the mechanism of injury in a motor vehicle collision?
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What are the types of motorized vehicles?
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What do you look at when examining a fall mechanism of injury?
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What are the components of penetrating trauma?
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What are the three types of velocity?
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What is blunt force trauma?
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What is penetrating trauma?
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What are sources of information for the nature of illness for a medical patient?
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How do you determine the adequacy of resources?
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What do you do once you determine a need for more resources?
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What is blunt-force trauma?
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What is CHEMTREC?
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What is a danger zone?
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What is domestic violence?
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What is a high index of suspicion?
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What is the law of inertia?
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What is a mechanism of injury?
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What is the North American Emergency Response Guidebook?
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What is scene size-up?
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What is your top priority during scene size-up?
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When does scene size-up end?
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Should you rely on another person's scene size-up?
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Where should you park your car when approaching a collision scene?
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What should you do when in sight of the collision?
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How far does the danger zone extend if there are no apparent hazards?
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How far does the danger zone extend if the vehicle is on fire?
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What should a good scene size-up identify?
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Is an oxygen mask considered a piece of equipment used for standard precautions?
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What is the key element of body substance isolation?
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What are injuries to bones and joints typically associated with?
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What does knowing the mechanism of injury do for the EMT?
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What injuries will an unrestrained driver involved in a head-on, up and over collision sustain?
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Which is the least likely to be the mechanism of injury in an up and over collision?
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When are knee, leg, and hip injuries common?
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Which type of collision is the most serious?
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What are examples of mechanism of injury?
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What is a severe fall?
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What is a low velocity injury?
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How do medium and high velocity injuries differ from low velocity injuries?
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What is cavitation?
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What is exsanguination?
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When can gas penetration occur?
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How often does pressure damage occur?
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What is a blunt force trauma?
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Is there a term such as inertia trauma?
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What are the four parts of scene size-up?
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What are five signs of danger from violence you may observe when approaching a scene?
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What are five types of motor vehicle collisions?
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What are three sources of information about the nature of illness?
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Study Notes
Scene Size Up Overview
- Scene size up includes evaluating safety hazards, taking standard precautions, determining mechanism of injury versus nature of illness, assessing number of patients, and identifying need for additional resources.
- It is an ongoing process throughout the emergency call, requiring continuous assessment of changing situations.
Scene Safety
- Scene safety ensures the well-being of EMTs and involves assessing potential hazards to oneself, crew, patients, and bystanders.
- Elements of scene safety include protecting bystanders and refraining from entering unsafe scenes; calling for assistance if the scene needs to be made safe.
- A danger zone extends 50 feet around a scene; increase to 100 feet if a vehicle is on fire or if hazardous materials are involved.
Mechanism of Injury
- Mechanism of injury pertains to the physical event causing an injury, with factors including the type of collision (head-on, rear impact, etc.), forces involved, and specifics like seatbelt use.
- Injuries from falls must consider the distance fallen, surface type, and if anything broke the fall.
Standard Precautions
- Standard precautions are essential to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and include anticipating needs, keeping equipment ready, and using appropriate protective gear (gloves, masks, gowns).
- Key elements of body substance isolation involve having personal protective equipment accessible and recognizing potential hazards.
Types of Trauma and Injuries
- Blunt force trauma results from non-penetrating impacts, leading to abrasions, bruises, and fractures, while penetrating trauma occurs when objects penetrate the skin.
- Velocity of trauma is categorized into low (knives), medium (handguns), and high (rifles), with each type associated with different injury patterns.
Information Gathering
- Sources for understanding the mechanism of injury include the patient, family, bystanders, and scene observations.
- Medical history and context for nature of illness can be gathered from the patient, family, bystanders, and examining the scene.
Evaluating Resource Adequacy
- Determining resource adequacy involves assessing the number of patients, hazardous materials, potential fire or rescue requirements, and unusual circumstances.
- Call for assistance and apply triage procedures when more resources are necessary before beginning care.
Signs of Violence
- Indicators of potential violence include fighting, loud voices, visible weapons, signs of substance abuse, unusual silence, and knowledge of previous violent incidents.
Vehicle Collision Insights
- Rollover collisions are considered the most serious due to the risk of multiple impacts and potential ejections for unrestrained passengers.
- Understanding injury mechanisms and patterns related to vehicle collisions aids in predicting and managing patient care during EMS response.
Educational Tools and Resources
- CHEMTREC provides advice on hazardous materials, while the North American Emergency Response Guidebook offers quick information for identifying risks related to hazardous materials.
Conclusion
- Personal safety is the top priority during scene sizeup; continuous monitoring and a proactive approach to assessing the environment, patient needs, and resource requirements are essential for effective emergency response.
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This quiz focuses on the essential concepts of scene size up in emergency medical services, emphasizing safety evaluation and resource assessment. Through flashcards, you'll learn key terms and their definitions related to assessing the scene during emergencies.