Question

A commercial truck was involved in a wreck and is spilling anhydrous ammonia on the roadway. The incident commander has already established the hot, warm, and cold zones as dictated by the chemical involved. As one of the paramedics at thescene, you should anticipate that your role will most likely involve:
A) performing triage and treatment in the cold zone.
B) assisting with decontamination in the warm zone.
C) removing only critical patients from the hot zone.
D) evacuating residents who live near the incident.

Answer 1

A) option is correct

Explanation:

• Paramedics are the life-savers in life-threatening situations
• They are the ones to provide emergency care to those in need and their primary duty is to save the life of the victim
• They are always available every time they are called for medical assistance and accidents
• They have fast-response and quick-thinking skills, so that the sick and injured patients may survive long enough to make it to the hospital or to a medical facility
• They are considered the first medical responder to an emergency situation
• They are highly-trained individuals that are qualified to be dispatched by the emergency call centers when a certain accident occur
• In the given condition, paramedic first duty will involve to perform triage and treatment in the cold zone