Terms : Hide Images
| 6076210919 | Which of the following is the primary reason why ambulances should have two oxygen supply systems? To provide oxygen to two patients at one time To provide oxygen to the patient in the event of vehicle breakdown To ensure a supply of oxygen for long-distance transports To have a backup system in the event of failure of the primary system | To provide oxygen to two patients at one time | 0 | |
| 6076210920 | The medical acronym EMD stands for which of the following? Emergency Medical Director Emergency Medical Doctor Emergency Medical Driver Emergency Medical Dispatch | Emergency Medical Dispatch | 1 | |
| 6076210921 | The process of combining the patient and patient-carrying device into a unit ready for moving and transporting the patient is called: loading. wrapping. immobilizing. packaging. | packaging | 2 | |
| 6076210922 | Which of the following is NOT essential equipment on an ambulance? An automatic transport ventilator Portable oxygen tanks Pediatric oxygen administration devices Portable suction unit | An automatic transport ventilator | 3 | |
| 6076210923 | Which of the following is true concerning disinfection? A solution of 1 part household bleach to 100 parts water is an effective disinfectant for health care purposes. High level disinfection destroys all sources of infection. A low-level disinfectant will kill germs on ambulance floors and walls. All of the above | 1:100 | 4 | |
| 6076210924 | Chemical cold packs are carried on the ambulance for treatment of which of the following? Seizures Musculoskeletal injuries Snake bites Abdominal pain | Musculoskeletal injuries | 5 | |
| 6076210925 | Which of the following is a purpose for carrying sterilized aluminum foil on an ambulance? Answer To control major arterial bleeding To keep a newborn warm To care for amputated parts None of the above | To keep a newborn warm | 6 | |
| 6076210926 | Most state statutes allow an emergency vehicle operator to do which of the following on emergency calls? Drive around lowered cross-arms at a railroad crossing Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered Be exempt from liability in the event of a collision Pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers on | Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered | 7 | |
| 6076210927 | Which of the following contributes most significantly to the occurrence of ambulance crashes? Time of day Size of the vehicle Speed of the vehicle Weather conditions | speed of vehicle | 8 | |
| 6076210928 | Operators of emergency vehicles must drive with the safety of others in mind. This is known as driving: with due regard. defensively. as a public servant. with emergency privilege. | with due regard. | 9 | |
| 6076210929 | Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Emergency Medical Dispatcher? Prioritizing calls that come in Providing medical direction to the responding units Coordinating with other public safety agencies Providing emergency instructions to the caller | Providing medical direction to the responding units | 10 | |
| 6076210930 | You are at the scene of a vehicle collision and have found that there is one patient who is in stable condition. At this point, the call can be categorized as: no longer a true emergency. triaged. an unfounded call. a non-incident. | no longer a true emergency | 11 | |
| 6076210931 | Full immobilization of a trauma patient, including placing a cervical collar and securing the patient to a backboard, should take place at which of the following points in time. Before moving the patient to the ambulance Before the primary assessment En route to the hospital After checking for cervical range of motion | Before moving the patient to the ambulance | 12 | |
| 6076210932 | When heading back to quarters, on what should you place your emphasis? Documentation Beginning to reorganize the ambulance A safe return Refueling the ambulance for the next call | a safe return | 13 | |
| 6076210933 | Regarding ambulance warning devices, which of the following statements is NOT true? Four-way flashers should not be used as emergency lights. The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately. In most states it is illegal to drive at night with only one headlight. The use of strobes is controversial. | The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately. | 14 | |
| 6076210934 | A patient-carrying device should have at least ________ straps to hold the patient securely. Answer 3 5 1 2 | 3 | 15 | |
| 6076210935 | Which of the following transport positions is indicated for the patient in shock? Legs raised 8 to 12 inches. Left lateral recumbent Sitting Recumbent | Legs raised 8 to 12 inches. | 16 | |
| 6076210936 | Which of the following is optional equipment? Flashlights Infant oxygen masks Disinfectant solution Lubricating jelly | infant oxygen masks | 17 | |
| 6076210937 | To be a safe ambulance operator you must do all of the following EXCEPT: drive with a restricted license. perform under stress. be mentally fit. be physically fit. | drive with a restricted license. | 18 | |
| 6076210938 | Requirements for a helicopter landing zone include: marking it by a flare in a downwind position. being clear of wires, towers, people, and loose objects. an area of 50 x 50 feet, with less than an 8-degree slope. all of the above. | being clear of wires, towers, people, and loose objects. | 19 | |
| 6076210939 | When responding to the scene of a motor vehicle collision, be sure to take all steps to size up the scene, including: leaving all emergency revolving beacons, headlights, and flashers on for visibility. parking behind the wreckage if you are the first on the scene to warn motorists from behind. parking at least 50 feet away from the wreckage if there is no fire or escaping liquids. parking downwind and downhill to avoid fire or hazardous liquids. | parking at least 50 feet away from the wreckage if there is no fire or escaping liquids. | 20 | |
| 6076210940 | Which fluid level should be checked while the engine is running? Brake Transmission Power steering Oil none of the above | none of the above | 21 | |
| 6076210941 | Which of the following is true about using a siren when responding to an emergency? All drivers will pull over to the right and stop when they hear your siren. You can safely assume that all motorists will hear your siren. Assume that some motorists will hear your siren but ignore it. If a vehicle won't move out of your way, pull close behind it and sound your siren. | Assume that some motorists will hear your siren but ignore it. | 22 | |
| 6076210942 | Medications carried on the BLS ambulance should include all of the following EXCEPT: epinephrine atropine oral glucose asprin | atrophine | 23 | |
| 6076210943 | A childbirth kit should include all of the following items EXCEPT: towels 4x4 dressing constriction bands umbilical tape | constriction bands. | 24 | |
| 6076210944 | What is the minimum number of sizes of bag-valve mask units that should be on an ambulance? A. One C. Three B. Two D. Four | D | 25 | |
| 6076210945 | Oxygen regulators should be capable of providing how many liters per minute at a minimum? A. 5 C. 15 B. 10 D. 20 | C | 26 | |
| 6076210946 | Which reference should be available on every ambulance? A. Hazardous Material Guide B. International EMS Response Book C. National BLS Treatment Protocols D. Nursing Drug Handbook | A | 27 | |
| 6076210947 | What color should biohazard bags be? A. Orange C. Yellow B. White D. Red | D | 28 | |
| 6076210948 | A lights-and-siren response to an emergency call is referred to as: A. Priority 1. C. Priority 3. B. Priority 2. D. GO Code. | A | 29 | |
| 6076210949 | Most states allow an emergency vehicle operator to do all of the follow- ing EXCEPT: A. pass a school bus whose lights are flashing. B. pass other vehicles in a no-passing zone. C. proceed past red lights. D. exceed the speed limits. | A | 30 | |
| 6076210950 | To alert a vehicle immediately in front of the ambulance to clear the way, the best thing a driver can usually do is to: A. turn on the siren. C. use the horn. B. use the public address system. D. use the flashers. | C | 31 | |
| 6076210951 | Which lights should not be used as emergency lights? A. Strobes B. Revolving light bars C. Four-way flashers D. Alternating headlights attached to secondary headlamps | C | 32 | |
| 6076210952 | The safest backing up of the ambulance is performed when: A. backup alarms are operational. B. backup lights are lit. C. the driver's mirrors are properly adjusted. D. the driver has a spotter/guide | D | 33 | |
| 6076210953 | A common danger when an ambulance follows an escort vehicle is: A. losing contact with the escort. B. creating additional stress for the patient. C. confusion for the emergency dispatchers. D. following the escort too closely. | D | 34 | |
| 6076210954 | The first emergency vehicle on the scene at a car wreck should park: A. off the road. B. behind the wreckage. C. in front of the wreckage. D. as close as possible to the wreckage. | C | 35 | |
| 6076210955 | The four steps of transferring a patient to an ambulance include select-ing the proper patient-carrying device, packaging the patient, moving the patient to the ambulance, and: A. informing dispatch. B. contacting the hospital. C. loading the patient into the ambulance. D. performing an ongoing assessment. | C | 36 | |
| 6076210956 | If the medical patient suddenly goes into cardiac arrest, the driver should: A. stop the ambulance to allow for operation of the AED. B. speed up. C. immediately request ALS rendezvous. D. immediately turn on lights and siren. | A | 37 | |
| 6076210957 | At the receiving facility, failure to transfer care of the patient to an MD, RN, or another EMT could result in charges of: A. accosting. C. abdication. B. assault. D. abandonment. | D | 38 | |
| 6076210958 | An ambulance run is not over until: A. care of the patient has been transferred. B. the PCR is filed. C. the vehicle is ready for the next response. D. the vehicle has returned to base | C | 39 | |
| 6076210959 | When the ambulance is ready to return to quarters, the first step should be to: A. inform the dispatcher. C. refuel the vehicle. B. complete the log entry. D. check the lights and siren. | A | 40 | |
| 6076210960 | When cleaning ambulance surfaces that were in contact with blood or body fluids, use: A. a high-pressure hose. C. soap and water. B. an infrared lamp. D. an EPA-approved germicide. | D | 41 | |
| 6076210961 | Equipment that will be used invasively should be treated with: A. a 1:100 bleach-to-water mixture. C. Lysol. B. Cidex Plus. D. sterilization. | D | 42 | |
| 6076210962 | An operational reason to request air rescue is: A. a Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 13. B. prolonged extrication. C. head injury with altered mental status. D. penetrating injury to the body cavity. | B | 43 | |
| 6076210963 | If you have to set up a helicopter landing zone, its minimum size should be: A. 50 by 50 feet. C. 100 by 100 feet. B. 75 by 75 feet. D. 200 by 200 feet | C | 44 | |
| 6076210964 | The U.S. Department of ___________________ has issued specifications for ___________________ types of ambulances. | transportation, three | 45 | |
| 6076210965 | The American College of Surgeons has created a list of recommended supplies for ___________________. | ambulances | 46 | |
| 6076210966 | The person who has been specially trained to handle 911 calls is the ___________________ ___________________ ___________________. | emergency medical dispatcher | 47 | |
| 6076210967 | All emergency vehicle operators must demonstrate ___________________ ___________________ for the safety of the public when driving their vehicles | due regard | 48 | |
| 6076210968 | The law does not grant ___________________ if an ambulance driver operates the vehicle in a reckless manner. | immunity | 49 | |
| 6076210969 | An ambulance approaching a stopped school bus should wait until the bus's flashing red lights are turned ___________________ before proceeding. | off | 50 | |
| 6076210970 | The best placement of an ambulance siren is in the vehicle's ___________________. | grill | 51 | |
| 6076210971 | During a call, ambulance headlights should always be ___________________. | on | 52 | |
| 6076210972 | Most accidents involving ambulances occur on ___________________ roads in ___________________ weather during ___________________ hours and in a(n) ___________________. | dry, clear, daylight, intersection | 53 | |
| 6076210973 | ___________________ refers to the sequence of operations required to ready the patient to be moved. | packaging | 54 | |
| 6076210974 | There should be a minimum of ___________________ straps on a stretcher. | three | 55 | |
| 6076210975 | The unconscious patient who is not suspected of having a spinal injury should be shifted into the ___________________ position once on board the ambulance. | recovery | 56 | |
| 6076210976 | If a child is to accompany a parent to the hospital, the EMT should make sure that the ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ is used. | child car seat | 57 | |
| 6076210977 | The minimum staffing for the patient compartment of an ambulance is considered to be ___________________ ___________________. | one EMT | 58 | |
| 6076210978 | The decision to operate the ambulance with or without lights belongs to the ___________________. | EMT | 59 | |
| 6076210979 | Conditions that affect the accuracy of GPS navigation systems include ___________________ __________________ and the possible use of ______________ _______________. | road construction; outdated maps | 60 | |
| 6076210980 | At the receiving facility the EMT must ensure ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ of the patient to someone of equal or higher medical training. | transfer of care | 61 | |
| 6076210981 | If a patient's personal effects have been transported, the EMT is well advised to get a ___________________ from a nurse or security guard at the receiving facility. | receipt | 62 | |
| 6076210982 | On the return trip to base after a call, the driver and the EMT should wear ___________________ ___________________. | seat belts | 63 | |
| 6076210983 | When cleaning the ambulance after a call, the EMT should wear ___________________. | gloves | 64 | |
| 6076210984 | List the four steps involved in transferring a patient to an ambulance. | selecting the proper patient-carrying device, packaging the patient, moving the patient to the ambulance, loading the patient onto the ambulance | 65 | |
| 6076210985 | List at least six activities commonly done when preparing a patient for transport once he is in the ambulance. | perform ongoing assessment, secure the stretcher, position and secure the patient, prepare for respiratory or cardiac complications, loosen constricting clothing, check bandages/splints, load personal effects, reassure the patient | 66 | |
| 6076210986 | List four activities commonly done while caring for a patient en route to a receiving facility. | notify EMD that you are leaving the scene, continue emergency care, compile additional patient information, perform ongoing assessment and monitor vital signs, notify receiving facility, recheck bandages and splints, collect vomitus, talk to patient, advise driver of changing conditions, be prepared to intervene if cardiac arrest develops | 67 | |
| 6076210987 | List five steps that can be taken to prepare the ambulance for return to service while at the hospital. | clean patient compartment, prepare respiratory equipment for service, replace expendable items, exchange equipment, make up the ambulance cot | 68 | |
| 6076210988 | The Type IV ambulance is the one most widely used today True or False | F, | 69 | |
| 6076210989 | Every ambulance should have, at a minimum, one fixed and two portable oxygen systems. True or False | F | 70 | |
| 6076210990 | The ambulance engine must be running if coolant levels are to be properly checked. T or F | F | 71 | |
| 6076210991 | The Emergency Medical Dispatcher can interrogate callers and assign pri- orities to calls. T or F | T | 72 | |
| 6076210992 | Most states allow ambulances to be parked anywhere if they do not dam- age personal property or endanger lives T or F | T | 73 | |
| 6076210993 | If an ambulance operator operates without due regard for the safety of oth-ers, she is still protected by Good Samaritan laws T or F | F | 74 | |
| 6076210994 | Use of lights and sirens should be saved for life- or limb-threatening emergencies. T or F | T | 75 | |
| 6076210995 | Many EMS systems prefer not to use police escorts with their ambulances T or F | T | 76 | |
| 6076210996 | At a car wreck the ambulance should be parked as close to the wreckage as possible to speed the loading of patients. T or F | F | 77 | |
| 6076210997 | If a patient is likely to develop cardiac arrest during transport, place a short spine board under the mattress before beginning the trip. T or F | T | 78 | |
| 6076210998 | If the patient vomits en route, clean up the vomitus and dispose of it as soon as you arrive at the receiving facility. T or F | F | 79 | |
| 6076210999 | As a rule, the PCR should be completed upon return to quarters. T or F | F | 80 | |
| 6076211000 | A mixture of 1:100 bleach-to-water can clean and kill germs on equipment surfaces. T or F | T | 81 | |
| 6076211001 | Uniforms soiled by blood or body fluids should not be taken home for cleaning. T or F | T | 82 | |
| 6076211002 | As a rule, request air transport for all cardiac arrest patients. T or F | F | 83 |
