LD34 EMS Chapters 1–2: Scene Safety, Assessment, and Triage

What are the components of the EMS system?

First Responder, EMT, Paramedic, Receiving Facility

What are the primary responsibilities of police at an EMS scene?

Public safety, Evaluate the Emergency, Initiate Actions for Care, Enforcement Actions

What are the two types of pathogens?

Bacteria and Virus

How are pathogens transferred?

Airborne or Bloodborne

What types of PPE are used?

Gloves, Masks, Gowns, Eye Protection, Ventilation Devices

What must officers do to be protected from civil liability?

Scope, Good Faith, Scope of training and agency policy

What are the two types of consent for emergency medical care?

Expressed or Implied

When is implied consent applicable for juveniles?

If parents are not around

There is a duty to continue giving medical aid UNLESS:

Physically unable, Relieved, Scene becomes unsafe

What are the two types of victim assessment?

Primary and Secondary

What are the components of a primary assessment?

Check Responsiveness, ABC, Control bleeding, Treat for shock, Consider c-spine

What are the components of a secondary assessment?

Check Vital Signs and Pulse, Head to toe check, Gather initial information regarding the victim and incident

What are the two ways to open the airway?

Head tilt Chin Lift or Jaw Thrust

What should you do if a victim has no pulse?

Begin CPR

What should you do if a victim has a pulse but is not breathing?

Rescue Breathing

What should you do if a victim has a pulse and is breathing but unconscious?

Place in recovery position

What does the color black indicate in the triage system?

Deceased

What does the color red indicate in the triage system?

Immediate

What does the color yellow indicate in the triage system?

Delayed

What does the color green indicate in the triage system?

Minor

When should a victim be moved? How? and what about infants?

Imminent danger/Straight line / Leave infant in car seat