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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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Which of the following is the most significant threat to EMR’s at the scene of a motor vehicle crash?
  1. The vehicle exploding
  2. The undeployed airbags forcefully deploying and striking EMS workers
  3. The unstable vehicle rolling and striking the EMS crew
  4. Being harmed by upset drivers
  5. Being struck by another vehicle passing by
Explanation
Answer: E - The primary threat to EMS workers while on the scene of a motor vehicle collision is being struck by vehicles passing by. The EMS crew should ensure that they are safe from passing vehicles by placing their vehicles in a protective manner, signaling to oncoming drivers of the hazard, and using rescue and law enforcement personnel to assist with traffic control.
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