25) You have arrived at the scene of a motor vehicle collision to find that there are several
critically injured patients. Which of the following should you do first?
A) Begin triage of all patients before deciding on additional resources.
B) Call for additional rescue units and transporting ambulances.
C) Begin extrication of the most critically injured patient.
D) Begin to care for the patient closest to your vehicle.
Objective: 38.4
26) Which of the following is the first concern when you are caring for a patient who has been in
a vehicle collision?
A) Preserving evidence, such as alcohol beverage bottles and vehicle positioning
B) Helping law enforcement get the driver’s name and insurance information
C) Your own safety
D) Treating life-threatening injuries
Objective: 38.4
27) Which of the following is an unsafe behavior that contributes to most injuries at the scene of
vehicle collisions?
A) Unknowingly walking into hazardous materials situations
B) Antagonizing bystanders
C) Not wearing proper protective gear
D) Using improvised tools
Objective: 38.5
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28) You are at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a single vehicle has collided with a
tree. You note that the driver’s side air bag has deployed. Which of the following is
recommended by air bag manufacturers?
A) Cut away the fabric portion of the air bag to get it out of the way.
B) Lift the air bag and inspect the steering wheel for damage.
C) Use a portable fan to ventilate the car to remove the powder from the air bag.
D) Sharply strike the front bumper to make sure the second air bag has deployed.
Objective: 38.5
29) Which of the following provides the BEST protection for the EMT’s hands during a vehicle
rescue operation?
A) Leather gloves
B) Double-thickness latex gloves
C) Fabric work gloves with non-slip palms
D) Elbow-length chemical-proof gloves
Objective: 38.5
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30) Which of the following is adequate protection for the EMT’s head while at the scene of an
auto extrication?
A) Firefighting helmet
B) Watch cap
C) Standard construction hardhat
D) Nomex hood
Objective: 38.5
31) Under which of the following conditions are safety vests with reflective trim effective in
increasing the visibility of the EMT?
A) On sunny days
B) On cloudy days
C) At night
D) All of the above
Objective: 38.5
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32) Which of the following is an important reason for controlling spectators at the scene of an
extrication incident?
A) Spectators may get injured.
B) It ensures respect for the patient’s privacy.
C) Spectators may interfere with rescue efforts.
D) All of the above
Objective: 38.5
33) Which of the following measures can the EMT take to create a safer extrication scene?
A) Setting up road flares every 10 feet for a safe distance to divert traffic away from the collision
B) Setting up road flares around hazards such as spilled fuel
C) Dropping road flares from the ambulance as you are approaching the scene
D) Both B and C
Objective: 38.5
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34) Which of the following is a good choice for preventing further injury to a patient during auto
extrication?
A) Disposable blanket
B) Sheet
C) Placing your body over the top of the patient
D) None of the above
Objective: 38.5
35) Which of the following should the EMT consider when protecting a patient during
extrication?
A) Noise
B) Weather
C) Debris
D) All of the above
Objective: 38.5
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36) Which of the following should be used to protect a patient during extrication?
A) Plastic blanket
B) Netting
C) Goggles
D) None of the above
Objective: 38.5
37) If the steering wheel must be displaced during extrication and the air bag has not deployed,
which of the following actions is recommended by air bag manufacturers?
A) Firmly strike the hub of the steering wheel with a mallet to deactivate the air bag before
displacing the steering wheel.
B) No action is required; only frontal impact will deploy air bags.
C) Disconnect the battery cables.
D) Secure a long backboard across the steering wheel to deflect the air bag from the patient
should it deploy.
Objective: 38.5
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38) If you are first on scene, what should you do first in determining where and how should you
park your apparatus?
A) Establish Command and confirm the exact location of the incident with the dispatch center
before parking.
B) Use apparatus to institute “downstream blocking” of the scene to protect the work area.
C) Immediately park in the same direction and in single file.
D) Provide downstream blocking if you are driving one of the larger units.
Objective: 38.5
39) You are on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a downed power line. You are walking
in an area you feel is a safe distance from the line and begin to feel a tingling sensation in your
feet. Which of the following would be a proper method of ensuring your safety while exiting the
area?
A) Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and hop to a safe place on one foot.
B) Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and quickly run to a safe location.
C) Turn 180 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
D) Turn 90 degrees to the direction you are walking and shuffle away from the danger area.
Objective: 38.5
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40) When disconnecting a battery cable to disrupt a vehicle’s electrical system, the EMT should
disconnect the:
A) positive cable from the battery.
B) negative cable from the battery.
C) positive cable from the alternator.
D) negative cable from the alternator.
Objective: 38.5
41) When extrication will involve cutting the roof off a vehicle, stabilization of the vehicle
should include:
A) placing chocks on both sides of at least two wheels.
B) placing wheel chocks on both sides of all wheels.
C) deflating all tires by slashing them.
D) deflating all tires by pulling the valve stems.
Objective: 38.6
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