When Should the EMT Evaluate the Scene of an Emergency

question 3

Multiple Choice

When should the EMT evaluate the scene of an emergency for hazards that may threaten or harm him?

• A) Prior to leaving the ambulance
• B) After completing the primary assessment
• C) Throughout the entire call
• D) Before responding to the call

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Definitions:

Epididymis

An extended, twisted duct that holds sperm and conveys it from the testicles.

Bulbourethral Gland

The bulbourethral gland, also known as Cowper's gland, is a small gland in males that secretes a pre-ejaculate fluid that lubricates and neutralizes acidic conditions in the urethra.

Membranous Urethra

The portion of the urethra in males that runs through the urogenital diaphragm, involved in urine and reproductive fluid discharge.

Seminal Vesicle

A pair of glands that open into the vas deferens near its junction with the urethra and secrete many of the components of semen.