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Of the following, which issue with the ambulance is LEAST important to tell your supervisor about? a. strange-sounding brakes b. oil dripping under the engine c. a full tank of gas d. a screw stuck in the front tire |
c. a full tank of gas |
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As you are checking the patient compartment, you find a small, dried puddle of blood under the stretcher. What should you do next? a. Wipe up the blood with a wet paper towel. b. Wait until the end of your shift to clean up the blood. c. Clean up the blood using appropriate BSI precautions. d. Leave the problem for the crew that left the ambulance dirty. |
c. Clean up the blood using appropriate BSI precautions. |
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You notice that there are no cervical collars in the trauma bag. If you respond to a call without the required equipment on the ambulance, you could legally be charged with: a. slander. b. negligence c. abandonment d. malfeasance |
b. negligence |
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As you wait for your first call, you begin to review ambulance operations. According to state laws that govern ambulance operations, you are NOT allowed to: a. park in a no parking zone. b. endanger people's lives and property. c. go the wrong way down a one-way street d. drive faster than the posted speed limit |
b. endanger people's lives and property. |
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Which of the following statements about transporting a patient is FALSE? a. A patient who is in stable condition can ride alone in the patient compartment. b. Safety precautions should be observed for patients and providers alike whenever possible c. All equipment that is not currently being used for patient care should be stowed. d. A patient on the cot should be strapped securely into place and the cot secured in place as well. |
a. A patient who is in stable condition can ride alone in the patient compartment. |
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As a general rule of thumb, the more complex a piece of equipment is: a. the less often one needs to train on it. b. the more often it needs to be checked to see if it is working. c. the less often it needs medical control before it can be used. d. the more often it will need to be cleaned. |
b. the more often it needs to be checked to see if it is working. |
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The ambulance should carry both: a. a fixed or mounted suction unit and a portable one. b. a rigid and a folding stretcher or cot. c. a fixed or mounted CPR board and a portable one. d. a rigid and a folding long backboard. |
a. a fixed or mounted suction unit and a portable one. |
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Which of the following supplies for splinting fractures and dislocations should be carried on the ambulance? a. Rolled up magazines and gauze bandaging b. Cravats and trauma dressings c. An ambulance stretcher with linen and blankets d. A long backboard and extrication device |
d. A long backboard and extrication device |
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Which of the following equipment is designed to be used during the first 5 minutes of an emergency situation? a. Sterile dressings and roller bandages b. A traction splint c. A semiautomated external defibrillator d. An extrication device |
c. A semiautomated external defibrillator |
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When you are working around or near an EMS helicopter or air medical unit: a. only go when and where the pilot or flight crew direct. b. take equipment from the aircraft but only when you see that something may be needed. c. move freely about the area when the aircraft is "cold" (when its engines are turned off and the rotors are not turning). d. do not enter the landing zone unless given permission by the fire personnel at the scene. |
a. only go when and where the pilot or flight crew direct. |
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Vehicles that meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances are identified by display of: a. the Star of Life®. b. a National Registry of EMT decal. c. a revolving red light mounted on the roof. d. "AMBULANCE" in reverse block letters on the hood. |
a. the Star of Life®. |
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The federal specifications that cover basic ambulance design are known as: a. USDOT / NHTSA curricula b. KKK - A - 1822C, 1990 c. 29 CFR 1910 standards d. Guidelines 2000 for ECC |
b. KKK - A - 1822C, 1990 |
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The first phase of an ambulance call is a. dispatch of the call b. response to the scene c. scene safety d. preparation |
d. preparation |
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The basic supplies carried on the ambulance should be: a. adequate to provide care to more than one patient at a time b. available in adult, child, and infant sizes. c. Both A and B are correct. d. Neither A nor B is correct |
c. Both A and B are correct. |
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Identified as a prehospital standard of care, every ambulance should be equipped with: a. a securable box containing emergency cardiac drugs. b. heavy rescue equipment such as the Jaws of Life c. an automated external defibrillator. d. high-angle rope harnesses and gear. |
c. an automated external defibrillator. |
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The "cushion of safety" is: a. the padding on cabinet corners and other sharp objects in the patient compartment. b. keeping a 4- or 5-second spacing between the ambulance and other vehicles. c. the soft material used in equipment bags to protect oxygen tanks and regulators. d. a device used to surround and protect the seizure patient from further injury. |
b. keeping a 4- or 5-second spacing between the ambulance and other vehicles. |
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An ambulance operator may use emergency lights and sirens when: a. requested to do so by the 9-1-1 caller, as relayed by the dispatcher. b. responding to a true emergency, with due regard for the safety of others. c. returning to the ambulance base, to quickly return to service. d. responding to a scheduled transfer from a skilled care facility or hospital. |
b. responding to a true emergency, with due regard for the safety of others. |
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Considerations necessary for preparation of helicopter medical evacuation include: a. establishing a flat, baseball-diamond sized landing area, well clear of trees and overhead wires. b. using hand-held road flares to direct the landing by waving them overhead. c. lying a fully open bed sheet on the ground to clearly mark the landing zone. d. stretching crime-scene tape between four persons at each corner of the landing site. |
a. establishing a flat, baseball-diamond sized landing area, well clear of trees and overhead wires. |
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The process of killing pathogenic agents by directly applying a chemical made for that purpose is called: a. cleaning b. disinfection c. high-level disinfection d. sterilization |
b. disinfection |
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While at the scene of a cardiac arrest, the AED from the ambulance is unable to be used because the defibrillation pads are not made for that unit and will not plug in to the AED. The individual with the greatest liability in this case is: a. the last EMT-B to use the unit. b. the ambulance company management. c. the EMT-B who last checked the unit's readiness. d. the supplier of the AED replacement defibrillator pads. |
c. the EMT-B who last checked the unit's readiness. |
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The driver of an ambulance on an emergency call is operating warning lights and sirens. The operator is generally permitted to: a. disregard all traffic control signals b. drive as fast as the department allows c. drive at any speed without fear of punishment d. exceed the speed limit if done in a safe manner |
d. exceed the speed limit if done in a safe manner |
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Which of the following steps is NOT a priority when you are preparing a patient for transport: a. check dressings and splints b. complete critical interventions c. perform a complete patient assessment d. secure the patient to a lifting device |
a. check dressings and splints |
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For ambulances that are responding to an emergency call, most regulations will: a. give ambulances the right-of-way b. change the right-of-way in specific cases c. allow ambulances to request the right-of-way d. exceed the speed limit if done in a safe manner |
c. allow ambulances to request the right-of-way |
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Of the following devices, which is not an essential item to carry on the ambulance for prehospital respiratory care: a. an adult and a pediatric nasal cannula b. nonrebreather masks c. a portable oxygen delivery device d. an automatic transport ventilator |
d. an automatic transport ventilator |
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Every shift, both you and your partner should work together to: a. wax the ambulance b. do preventative maintenance on the unit c. sterilize all the respiratory equipment d. complete an equipment check sheet |
d. complete an equipment check sheet |
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Operators of emergency vehicles must drive with the safety of others in mind. This concept is known as driving: a. within the law b. within intent c. with due regard d. in the emergency mode |
c. with due regard |
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Ambulance warning light devices are most helpful: a. in the country b. in heavy traffic c. at intersections d. for warning and clearing traffic in front of the ambulance |
d. for warning and clearing traffic in front of the ambulance |
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The phases of an ambulance call include all of the following EXCEPT: a. preparation b. receiving and responding c. billing and collections d. transporting to the hospital |
c. billing and collections |
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With reference to the Traffic Safety Act, during emergency ambulance operations: a. you have the right of way to proceed through red lights b. you must have your emergency lights and siren on c. you must have either your emergency lights or siren on d. you have right of way over all pedestrian traffic |
b. you must have your emergency lights and siren on |
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When using the siren an EMT should: a. have it sounded when their lights are on b. be prepared for erratic movements of motorists c. never assume that all motorists will hear it d. all of the above |
d. all of the above |
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If your ambulance is parked facing traffic at an emergency scene, you should: a. turn on all spotlights b. turn off the headlights c. turn off the side warning lights d. turn off the rear warning lights |
b. turn off the headlights |
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When delivering the patient to the hospital you should NEVER: a. write the patient care report in the emergency department b. obtain a release from the hospital c. just move a patient onto the hospital stretcher and leave d. transfer the patient's personal effects |
c. just move a patient onto the hospital stretcher and leave |
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One factor contributing to unsafe driving conditions that the driver can control is: a. the day of the week b. time of day c. weather conditions d. speed of the vehicle |
d. speed of the vehicle |
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Intersection accidents are the most common and usually the most serious ambulance crashes. Which of the following statements about intersections is FALSE: a. emergency vehicles should follow one another very closely when passing through intersections b. you must be on the alert for drivers who time the lights c. you should stop before entering any intersection that has a red light or stop sign in your direction d. you must be alert for drivers who pass others stopped at intersections |
a. emergency vehicles should follow one another very closely when passing through intersections |
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A typical fixed ambulance oxygen delivery system consists of all the following EXCEPT: a. 800,000 litre replacement cylinder b. 3,000 litre reservoir c. two stage regulator d. reducing valve and yoke |
a. 800,000 litre replacement cylinder |
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A device used to carry patients over a long distance through rough terrain is a: a. stokes basket b. wheeled ambulance stretcher c. scoop stretcher d. reeves stretcher |
a. stokes basket |
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To be a safe ambulance operator you should always do the following EXCEPT: a. be tolerant of the other drivers on the road b. use warning lights and sirens when driving c. wear your glasses or contact if required d. have a positive attitude about your ability as a driver |
b. use warning lights and sirens when driving |
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An ambulance is permitted to ignore posted parking signs: a. at all times b. in cities only c. if traffic can still get by d. when necessary in an emergency fashion |
d. when necessary in an emergency fashion |
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Use of escort vehicles during an emergency response is often a: a. very quick way to respond b. way to make the ambulance driver's job easier c. more dangerous means of response d. means of decreasing the chance of collision |
c. more dangerous means of response |
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When you are on the scene of a collision and have determined that the patient's status is stable, the call is considered: a. a true emergency b. a priority one response c. due regard d. no longer a true emergency |
d. no longer a true emergency |
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Factors that can increase an EMS unit response time include all the following EXCEPT: a. time of day b. road maintenance and construction c. weather d. number of certified drivers in the unit |
d. number of certified drivers in the unit |
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If you are going through a red light, you should: a. proceed rapidly and clear the intersection in a short time b. change the siren to indicate you are approaching c. slow down, stop briefly if required, and proceed d. slow down, but do not stop as others may think you are going to yield |
c. slow down, stop briefly if required, and proceed |
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Which of the following items on the ambulance is inspected with the engine on: a. the vehicle's emergency lights b. the horn c. the level of the oil d. the operation of the doors and latches |
a. the vehicle's emergency lights |
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Cold packs should be carried on an EMS unit for: a. musculoskeletal injuries b. cardiac illness c. abdominal injuries d. respiratory illness |
a. musculoskeletal injuries |
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During an emergency response, the driver of the ambulance should: a. use the left hand to steer and the right hand to operate the siren b. keep the unit in the extreme right-hand lane c. add the required steering input sooner as vehicle speeds decrease d. be capable of acting properly under the stresses of emergency conditions |
d. be capable of acting properly under the stresses of emergency conditions |
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Most provincial statutes allow emergency vehicle operators to: a. pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers on b. exceed the posted limit as long as life and property are not endangered c. proceed through a flashing red light at a railroad crossing d. all of the above |
b. exceed the posted limit as long as life and property are not endangered |
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To get quickly to the scene of a medical emergency, you should: a. drive as fast as possible b. drive on the left side of the road c. take expressways whenever possible d. know a variety of routes to reach a destination |
d. know a variety of routes to reach a destination |
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Safe driving guidelines include: a. choosing one-way streets to increase response time b. keeping your headlights on when parked facing traffic c. using the siren as little as possible en route to the hospital d. always staying at least 2, preferably 4 seconds, behind the vehicle in front of you |
d. always staying at least 2, preferably 4 seconds, behind the vehicle in front of you |
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Of the following items on an ambulance which is checked with the engine off: a. the dash mounted gauges b. the vehicle's warning lights c. the battery d. the windshield wiper operation |
c. the battery |
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Which is an optional item to be carried on an ambulance: a. a set of rigid cervical collars b. an airway management kit c. a folding stair chair or secondary stretcher d. a portable pulse oximeter |
d. a portable pulse oximeter |
