Question 1

What are the four components assessed during scene size-up for a trauma call?

Accepted Answer

Scene safety, mechanism of injury (MOI), number of patients, and need for additional resources.

Question 2

What is the FIRST action an EMT takes on any scene, including trauma?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety, including taking appropriate BSI (Body Substance Isolation) precautions such as gloves and eye protection.

Question 3

Which mechanism of injury would classify a trauma patient as a HIGH-priority transport (significant MOI)?

Accepted Answer

Falls greater than 20 feet (or 3 times the patient's height for children), high-speed MVC, ejection from a vehicle, or death of another occupant in the same vehicle.

Question 4

For a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, what three injury patterns make up the classic mechanism of injury?

Accepted Answer

Initial bumper impact to the legs, secondary impact of the torso/hood, and tertiary ground impact when the patient is thrown.

Question 5

What does the term 'index of suspicion' mean in trauma assessment?

Accepted Answer

The EMT's awareness and anticipation of potential injuries based on the mechanism of injury, even before a full assessment is complete.

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