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Question 1
What are the four components assessed during scene size-up for a trauma call?
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?
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)?
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?
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?
Answer: The EMT's awareness and anticipation of potential injuries based on the mechanism of injury, even before a full assessment is complete.