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1) You have arrived at the scene of a vacant building for a report of a “man down.” The odors and activity at the scene lead you to suspect that this is a clandestine drug lab. Which of the following is the best course of action? A) Immediately leave the area without locating the patient and notify dispatch of a possible hazardous materials incident. B) Interrupt the chemical reaction creating the vapors, move the victim to fresh air, and request law enforcement for a criminal investigation. C) Locate the victim, move him to safety, and notify dispatch of a possible hazardous materials incident. D) Begin transport of the patient before notifying dispatch of the need for the hazardous materials team and federal law enforcement. 2) Which of the following organizations manages the training and certification of tactical paramedics? A) SWAT B) CONTOMS C) USSS D) NHTSA 3) You have responded to a residence on a call for an injured person. On your arrival, you suspect that the patient and the five bystanders in the home are members of a local gang known for violence. The patient has been attacked by a perpetrator with a machete. He is missing the second through fifth digits on his right hand and has several lacerations on his forearms. Which of the following should you anticipate? A) Danger is possible from returning rival gang members. B) Bystanders may refuse to allow you to transport the patient. C) Bystanders may mistake you for law enforcement. D) All of the above are possible. 4) You are on the scene of an assault. While you quickly assess the patient, your partner is observing the scene for danger. This is called the ________ approach. A) decoy B) contact and cover C) defensive D) treat and distract 5) People in which of the following age groups are more likely to commit a violent crime? A) 18 to 40 B) 16 to 25 C) 14 to 21 D) 15 to 34 6) You have responded to a call of patient with difficulty breathing at a rural location. As memory serves you, the farmhouse you are responding to has been abandoned for years. As you approach on the main road, you see several vehicles parked around the house, although it is apparent that the house is not in livable condition. For which of the following should you maintain a high index of suspicion? A) The house may have been taken over by area teenagers as a place to have sex and use alcohol. B) The house was never really abandoned; it has been inhabited by an old hermit for many years. C) The house may be serving as a clandestine drug lab. D) The house has been occupied by an indigent family who may be using a source of heat that releases carbon monoxide. 7) You have responded to the parking lot of a high school for an assault. On arrival, there is a crowd of 20 to 25 emotional juveniles standing around the scene. Which of the following is the best way to protect yourself? A) Monitor the activity of the crowd and retreat if the situation escalates. B) Ignore the crowd and do what is necessary to assess and treat the patient. C) Confront the crowd and tell them they need to break up and leave the area. D) Notify the school principal that these students need to return to class. 8) You have just approached a residence on a call for the report an injured person. Which of the following safety measures should you take? 1. Listen for loud noises and shouting. 2. Take note if the scene is “too quiet.” 3. Stand on the side of the door opposite the hinges. 4. Listen for the sound of items being thrown or broken. 5. Look in the windows for signs of weapons or a possible perpetrator. A) 2, 3, and 5 B) 1, 4, and 5 C) 1, 3, 4, and 5 D) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 9) Particulate evidence is best described as: A) small hairs, fibers, and other items that cannot readily be seen with the naked eye. B) evidence that is found at a secondary crime scene. C) residue from blood that has been washed away but can be seen with Luminol. D) microscopic blood splatter. 10) Which of the following statements regarding violence against EMS personnel is TRUE? A) There are always indications of the potential for impending violence on EMS calls. B) EMS personnel are at greater risk of injury from motor vehicle trauma than from violence. C) There has never been a reported case of violence against EMS personnel in rural areas or towns with a population of 5,000 or less. D) Most violence against EMS personnel involves the use of firearms.