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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - EMS Operations

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All of the following are true of scene safety except one. Which statement about scene safety is false?
  1. Your first responsibility, even before patient care, is to ensure the scene is safe before you enter
  2. Entering a hazardous materials incident should only occur if a patient requires life-saving care
  3. Threats that may warrant additional help include threatening people or animals, people with weapons, and intoxicated people
  4. Rescue scenes may include dangers, such as electricity, fire, explosions, traffic, water, ice, etc. that require additional assistance
  5. Personal protective equipment can include gloves, masks, protective eyewear, helmets, and gowns
Explanation
Answer - B - All of the statements above are true of scene safety except that paramedics should not enter a hazardous materials incident scene until they have referred to the Emergency Response Guidebook published by the U.S. DOT to determine what protocols are appropriate. Your primary responsibility is to make sure that a scene is safe prior to entering the scene.
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