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.NFPA 1021 Ans: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.. . Ans: . In a typical fire department rank structure, an assistant chief reports to the ______. a. section chief b. chief of the department c. command staff d. battalion chief Ans: b. chief of the department Which term can be defined as the set of guidelines that a department establishes for its fire fighters? a. Unity of command b. Span of control c. Discipline d. Training Ans: c. discipline In a typical fire d...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an involving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to which of the following? - ANSWER Change in our current practices In trauma care, a Principle is defined as which of the following? - ANSWER What needs to be done In addition to oxygen what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy production? - ANSWER Gl...

1. A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the following?: Confirm the tourniquet was properly applied. 2. Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey?: vitals 3. When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient ...

Trauma is the leading cause of death for which age group? {{Correct Ans- Ages 1-44 The mortality rate for young men is _______ that of women. {{Correct Ans- 2x Reference 506 in LA County determines what? {{Correct Ans- Trauma Criteria/Trauma Triage Decision What established trauma as a major problem in America? {{Correct Ans- Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1966 "White Papers - Accidental Death & Disability" How many levels of trauma centers are there? {{Correct Ans- 4 Level 1 Trauma Cente...

How many people die from trauma annually? - answerOver 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? - answerMVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? - answerLow-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? - answerTrauma What are the goals of PHTLS? - answerReduce morbidity and mortality from trauma, and provide appropriate care to the patient in the field. What is the PHTLS philosophy? - answerDeliver the patient to the right facility, uti...

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. What is the best indicator of potential injury? Pg 80 correct answerSpeed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? Pg 85-86 correct answerEjection from vehicle Bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? Pg 88-89 correct answerHead-on impact Which is the preferred fluid...

1. what are newton's 1st & second laws?: 1: a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force 2: force = mass x accelleration 2. what are the rule of 9's?: ADULT 9% = entire head 9% = entire arm 9% =chest 9% =abdomen 18% = entire back 18% = entire leg 1% perineum CHILD 18% = entire head 9% =entire arm 9% = chest 9% = abdomen 18% = entire back 14% = entire leg 1% = perineum 3. what are the sign

Level 1 Trauma Center - Regional Trauma Center, All types of specialty surgical care 24/7, (Surgical suites, Surgeons, Blood, CT, X-Ray ... all in house), Tertiary - all levels of care Ex... County USC, Cedars, UCLA- Ronald Regan, UCLA- Harbor General Level 2 Trauma Center - Area Trauma Center, Most common trauma emergencies with surgical capabilities 24/7, (can handle most common types of trauma) Ex.... St. Francis Level 3 Trauma Center - Community Trauma Center, Specialized ED and som...

e studies important in the Hospital? - It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Right away, first thing to be done. Why do we needle decompress somebody? - If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient? - Jaw Thrust What is a problem with intubation? - It requires a...

Trauma is the leading cause of death for which age group? {{Correct Ans- Ages 1-44 The mortality rate for young men is _______ that of women. {{Correct Ans- 2x Reference 506 in LA County determines what? {{Correct Ans- Trauma Criteria/Trauma Triage Decision What established trauma as a major problem in America? {{Correct Ans- Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1966 "White Papers - Accidental Death & Disability" How many levels of trauma centers are there? {{Correct Ans- 4 Level 1 Trauma Cente...