CHAPTER 11 - Scene Size-Up

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Practice quiz and reinforcement materials for EMTs focused on Chapter 11, Scene Size-Up. Includes multiple-choice questions on injury mechanism assessment, patient count, standard precautions, danger-zone estimation for vehicle collisions and fuel spills, and actions when violence may be present. Provides a real-life motor-vehicle scenario (power pole strike) with dispatch and weather details, plus a review section prompting fill-in answers about scene safety, information gathering, hazardous materials checks, and resource requests. Also contains checklists and lists on scene safety elements and violence indicators.

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Reading Time3 h 24 min

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HANDOUT 11-1: Evaluating Content Mastery

CHAPTER 11 QUIZ

HANDOUT 11-2: Reinforcing Content Mastery

IN THE FIELD

HANDOUT 11-3: Reinforcing Content Mastery

CHAPTER 11 REVIEW

HANDOUT 11-4: Reinforcing Content Mastery

SCENE SIZE-UP LISTING

CHAPTER 11 Scene Size-Up HANDOUT 11-1: Evaluating Content Mastery EVALUATION Student’s Name CHAPTER 11 QUIZ Write the letter of the best answer in the space provided. 1.Which of the following is NOT a part of the scene size-up? A.Determining the mechanism of injury B. Determining the number of patients C. Establishing an airway D.Taking body substance isolation precautions 2.Body substance isolation precautions (Standard Precautions) may include: A. gloves, eyewear, mask. C. a PFD. B. turnout gear. D. a rescue helmet. 3.The scene size-up should take place: A. only at the beginning of a call. [B.](B.at)[at](B.at) the beginning and throughout the entire call. [C.](C.at)[at](C.at) the beginning and at the end of the call. D.after life-threatening conditions have been corrected. 4.When there are no apparent hazards, the danger zone at the scene of a ______ ______ vehicle collision should extend at least: A. 50 feet in all directions. C. 100 feet in all directions. B. 50 feet in the direction of the impact. D. 100 feet from the ambulance. 5.When fuel has been spilled at a motor-vehicle collision, the danger zone should be extended at least: A. 50 feet in all directions. C. 100 feet in all directions. B. 50 feet uphill and 300 feet downhill. D. 500 feet in all directions. 6.If you observe potential signs of violence at a scene, your first action generally should be to: A. stabilize the patient. B. retreat to a position of safety. C. contact medical direction. D.turn on the siren and all lights on the ambulance. 7.In every motor vehicle accident there are actually how many collisions? A. Two C. Four B. Three D. Five 8.A fall should be considered severe whenever patients have fallen: A. twice their height. C. 10 feet. B. 5 feet. D. three times their height. 9.During scene size-up at a multiple-vehicle crash, it is important to determine the number of patients because: A.additional EMS resources may have to be called if there are more patients than the first crew on the scene can handle. B.run reports are required for each patient. C.ALS must be called if there are more than two patients. D.the media must be given accurate information. 10. The temporary hole in a body that is caused by the pressure wave of the bullet is called: A. the entry wound. C. the exit wound. B. a powder burn. D. cavitation. HANDOUT 11-2: Reinforcing Content Mastery REINFORCEMENT Student’s Name IN THE FIELD Review the following real-life situation. Then answer the questions that follow. Your unit is dispatched to a motor-vehicle collision. You are the EMT in charge. The dispatch time is 23:58 hours. Weather conditions include a moderate rainfall, wind out of the north at 5 mph, and a temperature of 36°F. The only information available from dispatch is that they have areport of a single vehicle that has struck a power pole. 1. What scene size-up considerations should you have in mind as you approach the scene? You are the first emergency unit to reach the scene. You observe that a midsize passenger car has struck a power pole head-on. You see a victim in the car moving around. Power lines are down, and there is a strong smell of gasoline in the air. 2. What actions should you take in regard to scene size-up? HANDOUT 11-3: Reinforcing Content Mastery CHAPTER 11 REVIEW Student’s Name Write the word or words that best complete each sentence in the space provided. 1. Determining scene safety means looking for possible threats to the safety of the , , and . 2. A(n) exists around the wreckage of every vehicle collision, within which special safety precautions must betaken. 3. The forces that may have caused injury to a patient are the . 4. A key element of is always to have personal protective gear readily available. 5. During scene size-up the EMT must maintain a high based on the mechanism of inju ry. 6. W

FAQs

What is included in the scene size-up process according to the quiz?

It involves determining the mechanism of injury, estimating the number of patients, establishing an airway approach, and applying body substance isolation/standard precautions.

When should a danger zone be extended for a vehicle collision or fuel spill?

For no apparent hazards, the danger zone extends at least in all directions (e.g., 50 feet). If fuel has spilled, the danger zone extends farther, including uphill and downhill distances as specified in the questions.

What should you do if potential signs of violence are observed at the scene?

The first action generally is to retreat to a position of safety rather than immediately focusing on stabilizing the patient.

Sep 24, 2026

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