Demonstrate a scene size-up for single-patient and multiple-patient situations.

Demonstration should include assessing

• scene safety and situational awareness
• the steps needed for scene management
• the effect of environment on patient care
• the presence and management of hazards (if any)
• the presence and management of violence (if any)
• Standard Precautions appropriate to the scene
• the need for additional or specialized resources
• situations with multiple patients.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is determining the mechanism of injury or nature of illness an important part of the scene size-up?
• What are examples of hazards that may be found on a motor-vehicle collision scene, an assault scene, or another scene type common to the local area?
• When should an EMT call for additional resources?