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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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As an EMR for a local community, you happen upon a motor vehicle accident where a school bus struck a power pole causing the lines to fall down. There are several children yelling for help. What is the first thing the EMR should do?
  1. Ask all the children who are able to, to walk towards him
  2. Advised dispatch to send multiple ambulances and aircrafts
  3. Ensure the scene is safe and contact dispatch to advise of downed power lines and to get the power turned off
  4. The power is likely off due their contact with the ground. Proceed with triage operations
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C The primary role of the EMR is scene safety and to ensure it is safe for responders and patients. In this case, the EMR should instruct all patients to remain where they are and work to verify the power is off. Dispatch normally can contact the utility company for additional guidance.
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