Name that Term A form of access to patients that requires specialized tools and equipment

Answer Complex Access

Name That term A group of medical providers that provide treatment on scene for victims of an incident requiring the ICS system

Answer Treatment group

An abbreviation for hazardous waste operations and emergency response Name that term An abbreviation for hazardous waste operations and emergency response

Answer HAZWOPER

Name that term A method of sorting patients for care and transport based on the severity of their injuries and illness

Answer triage

Name that term A specialized pediatric triage system designed for patients from 1 to 8 years of age

answer JumpSTART

Name that term A designated area at a hazmat incident where decontamination of people and equipment occurs

answer Warm zone

Name that term A patient is stiff with bent arms, clenched fists, and legs held out straight; the arms are bent inward towards the body and the wrists and fingers are bent and held on the chest

Answer decorticate

Name that term Initial responders who are dispatched to releases or potential releases of chemicals and who function in a defensive fashion without attempting to stop the leak or coming into close proximity of the product

First responder operational answer First responder operational

Name that term An official printed government resource for the identification of hazardous materials

Emergency response guidebook answer Emergency response guidebook

Name that term A sign used to display information pertaining to the contents of transport containers

answer placard

Name that tag The patient can walk

answer Green/minor

Circulation is abnormal, cap refill is greater than 2 seconds Name that tag Circulation is abnormal, cap refill is greater than 2 seconds

answer Red/immediate

Respirations are 38 per minute Name that tag Respirations are 38 per minute

answer Red tag/immediate

Name that term The coordinated removal of entrapped patients from vehicles and structures

answer extrication

Name that term The appropriate care and concern for the safety of other during emergency traffic

answer Due regard

Name that term A tool first responders and medical personnel use during a MCI; color coded with black, red, yellow, and green categories

answer Triage tag

Name that term Coordinates transportation of victims to appropriate facilities for definitive treatment after being triaged and treated at the scene of an ICS incident

Answer Transport group

Name that group Responsible for: Determining the location of triage areas Conducting primary triage and ensuring that all patients assessed are sorted using the appropriate START protocol Communicates with the treatment group leader to allow for movement of patients into the treatment division for prehospital care by members of the treatment group

answer Triage group

Name that term An involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating a severe brain injury

answer posturing

The person responsible for all aspects of an emergency response Name that term The person responsible for all aspects of an emergency response

answer Incident commander

Composed of the first responders on the scene Name that group Composed of the first responders on the scene

answer Triage group

Name that group This group is responsible for: Deciding the location to collect available resources near the incident area Deciding whether several staging divisions will be required Making the area easy for arriving resources to locate Deciding whether the location will need to relocate as the situation dictates

answer Medical staging

Name that term The accountability of medical resources and equipment is maintained by this group at an ICS incident

answer Medical staging

Name that term Any incident that results in enough patients to overwhelm immediately available resources

Multiple-Casualty incident (MCI) answer Multiple-Casualty incident (MCI)

Complete the sentence Preparation, dispatch, en route to the scene, arrival at the scene, transfer of patient(s), and after the emergency are known as:

The phases of an emergency call answer The phases of an emergency call

Manageable by local emergency personnel Name that term Manageable by local emergency personnel

answer Low-impact incident

Name that term A patient with their arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backward; the muscles are tightened and held rigidly

answer decerebate

Ambulatory patients at the scene of an MCI Name that term Ambulatory patients at the scene of an MCI

answer Walking wounded

Name that term A system that utilizes a unified approach to incident management and standard command and management structures with an emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management

answer nims

Name that term A system that uses respirations, perfusion, and mental status assessments to categorize patients into one of four categories

answer Start triage system

An incident that stresses local EMS, fire, and police resources Name that term An incident that stresses local EMS, fire, and police resources

answer High-impact incident

Name that term Overwhelms regional emergency response resources and calls for the need os assistance from surrounding regions and resources

disaster or terrorism incident answer disaster or terrorism incident

Name that term A model tool for the command, control, and coordination of resources at the scene of a large-scale emergency involving multiple agencies

Incident command system answer Incident command system

Fill in the blank The triage system was developed to assist in determining those victims needing ___________________________ care.

answer immediate

An MCI involves __________________ victims. Fill in the blank An MCI involves __________________ victims.

answer More than 1

Name that term Set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operation; its aim is to achieve efficient, quality output and uniform performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations

Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) answer Standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

Name that term The area of a hazmat incident that is immediately surrounding the spill or release

answer Hot zone

Name that term A form of access to entrapped patients that does not require specialized tools or equipment

answer Simple access

Name that term A designated area associated with a hazmat incident that is well beyond the incident and where patients are cared for and placed into ambulances

answer Cold zone

Name that term Persons who may witness or discover a chemical or hazmat release and will only notify proper authorities, secure the area, and establish temporary command

First responder awareness answer First responder awareness

Substances that are harmful to humans when exposed Name that term Substances that are harmful to humans when exposed

answer Hazardous materials

Name that term A responder who has more in- depth knowledge than a technician and serves as a hazmat team leader

Hazardous materials specialist answer Hazardous materials specialist

Name that term Respond in more aggressive fashion; responders who are trained to use chemical protective equipment and are normally members of a hazmat team

Hazardous materials specialist answer Hazardous materials specialist

Name that term A responder who will assume command of an incident scene beyond the level of the first responder

answer Incident commander

Fill in the blank When arriving at an MVC scene, the BEST place to position your vehicle is _________ before the scene with lights on.

answer 50 feet

Fill in the blank The patient treatment area and the command post are located in the ______________________ zone of a hazmat incident.

answer cold

Fill in the blank When placing emergency warning devices such as cones, flares, or LED flashing lights on high-speed roads, they should be placed ________________ from the scene.

answer 250

The hot zone is also known as the ___________ zone. Fill in the blank The hot zone is also known as the ___________ zone.

answer contamination

The cold zone is also known as the ________________ zone. Fill in the blank The cold zone is also known as the ________________ zone.

answer safe

Fill in the blank Your first consideration at any emergency scene is your own _______________.

answer safety

Fill in the blank If you encounter a hazard on scene that you are not trained to contain, you must call for additional ________________________.

answer Resources.

Name that term terms used by many firefighters to refer to their Personal Protective Equipment or PPE; can refer, depending on the context, to just the trousers, boots and jacket, or to the entire combination of personal protective equipment and personal protective clothing

Bunker gear or turnout gear answer Bunker gear or turnout gear

There are _____ phases of every emergency call. Fill in the blank There are _____ phases of every emergency call.

answer 6

Fill in the blank You should add ______ feet between emergency warning devices on curved roads.

answer 25

Phase _____ of every emergency call is arrival at the scene. Fill in the blank Phase _____ of every emergency call is arrival at the scene.

answer 4

Part of one vehicle resting on top of another Name that term Part of one vehicle resting on top of another

answer stackedvehicles

Any vehicle that is leaning to one side or the other Name that term Any vehicle that is leaning to one side or the other

answer Tilted vehicle

Phase _____ of every emergency call is en route to the scene. Fill in the blank Phase _____ of every emergency call is en route to the scene.

answer 3

Name that term a wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object, to prevent it from moving

answer chock

Name that term a temporary wooden structure used to support heavy objects vehicle extrication and urban search and rescue. It is commonly used to secure overturned motor vehicles, and debris within collapsed buildings

answer cribbing

Name that term Phase 1 of any emergency call; means having the proper training, tools, equipment, and personnel. Also means having well-stocked medical supplies, and nonmedical supplies

answer preparation

Phase _____ of any emergency call is dispatch. Fill in the blank Phase _____ of any emergency call is dispatch.

answer 2

Fill in the blank Never try to enter or work around a vehicle until you are certain that it is _________________.

answer stable

Your patient is not breathing even after attempting to open the airway pick a triage tag Your patient is not breathing even after attempting to open the airway

answer Black/deceased

Fill in the blanks Start triage is based on three criteria; ________, __________, and ____________.

Respirations, perfusion, and mental status answer Respirations, perfusion, and mental status

Pick a triage tag Cannot walk, respirations are 22, cap refill is less than 2 seconds, cannot follow commands

answer Red/immediate

Pick a triage tag Cannot walk, respirations are 20, cap refill is less than 2 seconds, can follow simple commands

answer Yellow/delayed

Pick a triage tag Cannot walk, respirations are 4, cap refill is over 2 seconds, unresponsive

answer Red/immediate