You Have Been Called to a Railroad Yard for an Unknown

question 57

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a railroad yard for an unknown emergency. As you arrive on scene, you find a tanker car with two men lying on the ground next to it. The only other person around is a security guard who saw the collapsed men on a video camera and called 911 immediately. He has an automated external defibrillator (AED) at his side. Your initial action would be to:

• A) quickly retrieve the patients and move them to safety.
• B) take manual in-line spinal stabilization and assess the ABCs on each.
• C) remain at a safe distance and call for assistance.
• D) determine what chemical the tanker contains and assess the leaks.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected cost, multiplied by the amount of materials purchased.

Standard Price

A predetermined cost that companies use to value inventory and cost of goods sold, often used in budgeting and performance evaluation.

Actual Price

The real or market price at which an asset or service is bought or sold.

Materials Price Variance

Materials price variance is the difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, indicating efficient materials purchasing.