1.
Selecting the best route to the scene at the time of dispatch is considered:
A.
a general guideline for safe driving.
B.
part of the run inspection.
C.
part of the 4-second rule.
D.
defensive driving.
2.
The PRIMARY purpose of a "jump kit" is to:
A.
have all of the equipment available that will be used throughout the entire call.
B.
ensure that you have all necessary equipment to provide immediate life saving care.
C.
have easy access to manage patients with severe uncontrolled bleeding.
D.
ensure that you have immediate access to the automated external defibrillator.
3.
What is the MOST important factor to consider when driving an ambulance with a patient in the back?
A.
Always use lights and siren when transporting any patient.
B.
The patient must be transported as rapidly as possible.
C.
Excess speed is not a factor in patient survivability.
D.
The majority of drivers will easily hear an oncoming ambulance.
4.
Of the following items that are routinely carried on an ambulance, which of the following are the MOST important pieces of equipment?
A.
A stethoscope and blood pressure cuff
B.
Trauma shears and chemical cold packs
C.
Portable suction units and a penlight
D.
Artificial ventilation and oxygen devices
5.
Which of the following is the most important safety equipment on the ambulance:
A.
seat belts
B.
SCBA units
C.
turnout gear
D.
debris gloves
6.
Upon arrival at a scene where hazardous materials are present, the ambulance should be parked:
A.
downhill of the scene.
B.
with the warning lights off.
C.
uphill/upwind of the scene.
D.
laterally, but at least 50' from the scene.
7.
After each trip, the emergency vehicle driver must make a run inspection, which includes:
A.
changing the oil and filter.
B.
checking wheel alignment.
C.
cleaning and decontaminating the interior of the ambulance.
D.
verbally reporting to dispatch all that occurred during the run.
8.
When traveling on a multilane highway, the emergency vehicle driver should try to keep to the:
A.
right shoulder so that traffic flow is not disrupted.
B.
extreme left lane so that other motorists can move over to the right.
C.
extreme right lane that so other motorists can move over to the left.
D.
center lane so that traffic can flow smoothly around the ambulance.
9.
When en route to a call for a major motor vehicle accident involving a hazardous material, the MOST important safety precaution(s) that you and your partner must utilize is/are:
A.
adhering to body substance isolation precautions.
B.
using lights and siren and being aware of other drivers.
C.
ensuring that the fire department arrives before you do.
D.
wearing seat belts and shoulder restraints at all times.
10.
To avoid hitting another vehicle while driving an ambulance in traffic, you should:
A.
turn on the lights and siren so that the other vehicle will know you are there.
B.
try to maintain an open space in an adjacent lane as an escape route.
C.
speed up quickly to move around the other vehicle.
D.
brake hard to stop the ambulance.
11.
You have been dispatched to a call for an unconscious patient. What is the MOST important information that you must obtain from the dispatcher?
A.
Whether or not the patient is breathing
B.
The call back number of the caller
C.
The severity of the patient's problem
D.
The exact location of the patient
12.
Which of the following factors contributes to the problem of excessive vehicle speed during an emergency call?
A.
The coefficient of friction
B.
The chassis set of the ambulance
C.
An experienced dispatcher's decision that the urgency of the call warrants the use of
speed
D.
The driver's lack of training in the safe operation of an ambulance
13.
Which of the following statements regarding safe ambulance operations is TRUE?
A.
Ambulance drivers should successfully complete an emergency vehicle operations
course.
B.
Anyone who has a driver's license is capable and qualified to operate an ambulance in a
safe manner.
C.
The en route phase of the ambulance to the hospital is usually the safest part of the
entire call.
D.
When driving an ambulance to a call, the law allows the driver to operate the ambulance
at any speed he or she sees fit.
14.
An important objective of the emergency vehicle driver is to:
A.
act as a chauffeur so that the patient can be treated in the hospital.
B.
get the patient to the hospital in a safe and efficient manner.
C.
get the patient to the hospital as quickly as possible.
D.
clear traffic using flashing lights and sirens.
15.
The most common and often most serious ambulance crashes occur at or on:
A.
stop lights.
B.
stop signs.
C.
the interstate.
D.
intersections.
16.
A serious hazard for an ambulance driving through an intersection where a green light is about to turn red is the possibility that:
A.
another motorist might be timing the red light to avoid stopping and will proceed into
the intersection.
B.
the ambulance might hydroplane on the pavement if it does not slow down.
C.
the ambulance might not corner efficiently if it does not slow down.
D.
right-of-way privileges might be abused.
17.
In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate to use a police escort while on an ambulance call?
A.
When the patient is in cardiopulmonary arrest
B.
When there is heavy traffic and you need stop lights cleared
C.
When you are unfamiliar of the location of the emergency
D.
On every call for extra safety.
18.
Training requirements for an EMT-B who drives an ambulance are:
A.
less stringent than those for other EMT-Bs.
B.
totally different from those for other EMT-Bs.
C.
similar to those for other EMT-Bs but also include some legal courses.
D.
the same as those for other EMT-Bs but might include an additional course.
19.
General guidelines for safe ambulance driving include which of the following?
A.
Going against the flow of traffic when needed
B.
Always operating the ambulance offensively
C.
Assuming that other drivers will hear your siren
D.
Staying at least 4 seconds behind another vehicle
20.
A helicopter is considered what type of aircraft?
A.
Fixed-wing
B.
Rotary-wing
C.
Hinged-wing
D.
Specialty-wing
21.
Which of the following is the correct approach area for a helicopter if the pilot is facing forward?
A.
Between twelve o'clock and six o'clock
B.
Between three o'clock and six o'clock
C.
Between nine o'clock and three o'clock
D.
Between six o'clock and nine o'clock
22.
Which of the following statements about helicopters is true?
A.
It is possible that the main rotor blade will dip to within 4' of the ground.
B.
A helicopter is considered "hot" when it is on the ground and the rotors are still.
C.
If the helicopter must land on a grade, you should approach it from the uphill side.
D.
If you must go from one side of the helicopter to the other, the best way is to duck
under the body.
23.
When approaching a helicopter, the EMT-B must remember that:
A.
wind gusts can alter the blade height without warning.
B.
you should always approach from the rear of the aircraft.
C.
the main rotor is flexible and may dip as low as 10 feet from the ground.
D.
you should carry an illuminating device, such as a flare, during nighttime operations.
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