Chapter 38 Quiz Flashcards
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When deciding whether or not to drive to the hospital with lights and siren activated for any patient, the driver should consider:
Select one:
A.
potential risks of making the patient’s condition worse.
B.
the patient’s preference for lights and siren.
C.
how many calls are waiting for an available ambulance.
D.
the patient’s past medical history.
A.
potential risks of making the patient’s condition worse.
Operators of emergency vehicles must drive with the safety of others in mind. This is known as driving:
Select one:
A.
with due regard.
B.
defensively.
C.
as a public servant.
D.
with emergency privilege.
A.
with due regard.
Which of the following is optional equipment?
Select one:
A.
Disinfectant solution
B.
Lubricating jelly
C.
Infant oxygen masks
D.
Flashlights
C.
Infant oxygen masks
Because of the extra equipment now placed on ambulances for specialty rescue, advanced life support, and hazardous materials operations, their gross vehicle weight has been easily exceeded in some communities. This has necessitated introduction of a ________ truck chassis built for rugged durability and large storage and work areas.
Select one:
A.
medium-duty
B.
heavy-duty
C.
lightweight
D.
specialty weight
A.
medium-duty
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:
Select one:
A.
an unfounded call.
B.
no longer a true emergency.
C.
a non-incident.
D.
triaged.
B.
no longer a true emergency.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, many ground ambulance collisions occur:
Select one:
A.
on wet roads.
B.
during inclement weather.
C.
at night.
D.
at intersections
D.
at intersections
You have transported a stable patient with complaints of abdominal pain for the last three weeks to the hospital. On arrival, you notice the emergency department is very busy and there are no empty beds to be found. You have attempted to get the attention of a hospital staff member to transfer the patient, but all are currently helping other patients. Your partner tells you to take the patient to the waiting room and leave him because the dispatcher of your service is holding several serious calls. What could possibly happen to you if you leave the patient in this fashion?
Select one:
A.
You could possibly be charged with abandonment.
B.
Nothing; there are other people who are in need of an ambulance.
C.
Nothing, provided that your supervisor authorizes this action.
D.
You could possibly be charged with false imprisonment.
A.
You could possibly be charged with abandonment.
At which point should you complete your prehospital care report (PCR)?
Select one:
A.
At the end of your shift
B.
As soon as you arrive at the hospital
C.
As soon as you are free from patient duties
D.
En route to the hospital
C.
As soon as you are free from patient duties
What is an appropriate-sized landing zone for a helicopter?
Select one:
A.
75 feet by 75 feet
B.
50 feet by 50 feet
C.
25 feet by 25 feet
D.
100 feet by 100 feet
D.
100 feet by 100 feet
When heading back to quarters, on what should you place your emphasis?
Select one:
A.
Reorganizing the ambulance
B.
Refueling the ambulance for the next call
C.
Returning safely
D.
Documenting the call
C.
Returning safely
Which of the following should be checked with the vehicle engine turned off?
Select one:
A.
Warning lights
B.
Dash-mounted gauges
C.
Battery
D.
Windshield wiper operation
C.
Battery
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A patient-carrying device should have at least ________ straps to hold the patient securely.
Select one:
A.
1
B.
5
C.
2
D.
3
D.
3
The K-Specs standards deal with:
Select one:
A.
minimum standard medical protocols.
B.
ambulance design.
C.
air evacuation of trauma victims.
D.
training and education of field personnel.
B.
ambulance design.
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?
Select one:
A.
En route to the hospital
B.
Before moving the patient to the ambulance
C.
Before the primary assessment
D.
After checking for cervical range of motion
B.
Before moving the patient to the ambulance
After responding to the scene of a patient complaining of difficulty breathing, you and your partner determine that the patient’s condition is not life threatening based on a thorough assessment. You should transport the patient to an appropriate medical facility with:
Select one:
A.
the emergency lights on, but without activating the siren.
B.
the emergency lights off, but activating the siren when traffic builds.
C.
both lights and siren activated.
D.
neither lights nor siren activated
D.
neither lights nor siren activated
Which of the following is the correct order of operations when transferring a stable patient from his or her house to the ambulance?
Select one:
A.
Select the proper patient-carrying device, move the patient to the ambulance, package the patient for transport, and load the patient into the ambulance.
B.
Package the patient for transport, move the patient to the ambulance, select the proper patient-carrying device, and load the patient into the ambulance.
C.
Package the patient for transport, select the proper patient-carrying device, move the patient to the ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance.
D.
Select the proper patient-carrying device, package the patient for transport, move the patient to the ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance.
D.
Select the proper patient-carrying device, package the patient for transport, move the patient to the ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance.
The process of combining the patient and patient-carrying device into a unit ready for moving and transporting the patient is called:
Select one:
A.
loading.
B.
packaging.
C.
wrapping.
D.
immobilizing.
B.
packaging.
Regarding the use of emergency sirens, which of the following is false?
Select one:
A.
EMTs should assume that other drivers cannot hear the siren.
B.
The sound of the siren may increase the patient’s anxiety.
C.
Dense shrubbery may block the sound of the siren.
D.
Ambulance operators are not affected by siren noise.
D.
Ambulance operators are not affected by siren noise.
Regarding ambulance warning devices, which of the following statements is not true?
Select one:
A.
In most states it is illegal to drive at night with only one headlight.
B.
Four-way flashers should not be used as emergency lights.
C.
It is a good idea for the light package of the ambulance to combine several types of lights.
D.
The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately.
D.
The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately.
Studies have shown that drivers of other vehicles do not usually see or hear ambulances or other emergency vehicles until they are within ________ feet of it.
Select one:
A.
150
B.
200
C.
250
D.
100
D.
100
Inexperienced ambulance drivers tend to ________ while driving with the siren operating.
Select one:
A.
speed up
B.
pull to the right
C.
stop
D.
pull to the left
A.
speed up
Most state statutes allow an emergency vehicle operator to do which of the following on emergency calls?
Select one:
A.
Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered.
B.
Pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers on.
C.
Drive around lowered cross-arms at a railroad crossing.
D.
Be exempt from liability in the event of a collision.
A.
Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered.
You respond to a major automobile collision involving multiple patients. Which of the following patients would receive Priority 1 transport?
Select one:
A.
45-year-old with no vital signs
B.
6-year-old with lower leg fracture and normal vital signs
C.
25-year-old with abdominal bruising and signs of shock
D.
68-year-old with mild respiratory distress and seat belt burns
C.
25-year-old with abdominal bruising and signs of shock
Which of the following fluids is not checked by an EMT?
Select one:
A.
Coolant
B.
Oil
C.
Hydraulic
D.
Transmission
C.
Hydraulic
