Transport Operations

Question 1

NFPA code that covers certifying ambulance operators

Answer 1

NFPA 1917

Question 2

Basic ambulance designs

Answer 2

1. Type I
2. Type II
3. Type III

Question 3

Conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed

Answer 3

Type I

Question 4

Standard van, forward-control integral cab-body ambulance

Answer 4

Type II

Question 5

Specialty van cab with a modular ambulance body that is mounted on a cut-away van chassis

Answer 5

Type III

Question 6

Nine phases of ambulance call

Answer 6

1. Preparation for the call
2. Dispatch
3. En route
4. Arrival at scene
5. Transfer of the patient to the ambulance
6. En route to the receiving facility
7. At the receiving facility
8. En route to the station
9. Postrun

Question 7

Suctioning units should be capable of up to ___

Answer 7

300 mm Hg

Question 8

Mounted oxygen should have a capacity of ___

Answer 8

3000 L and capable of 1 to 15 L/min

Question 9

Humidified oxygen should be available for runs longer than ___

Answer 9

1 hour

Question 10

When delivering CPR, use a rolled towel to elevate the shoulders ___

Answer 10

3 - 4 inches

Question 11

Provides a firm surface under the patient’s torso so you can give effective chest compressions

Answer 11

CPR board

Question 12

You should be able to tilt the head of the stretcher upward to at least a ___

Answer 12

60° angle

Question 13

Portable kit containing items that are used in the initial care of the patient

Answer 13

Jump kit

Question 14

Vest for working in the road

Answer 14

ANSI Class 2 reflective vest

Question 15

Why not to use road flares?

Answer 15

Pose additional hazards, such as ignition of flammable liquids or gases

Question 16

Flashlights recommended

Answer 16

Two high-intensity halogen, 20,000 candle power flashlights of the recharging, battery-powered, standup type

Question 17

Minimum fire extinguisher recommended

Answer 17

ABC, dry chem, 5-lb

Question 18

When to inspect ambulance and equipment

Answer 18

Daily

Question 19

If you are the first EMT at the scene of an MCI, ___

Answer 19

Quickly estimate the number of patients, and communicate that information

Question 20

Where to park if there is hazardous material at the scene

Answer 20

Uphill and upwind

Question 21

Park your vehicle with a clear ___

Answer 21

Departure path

Question 22

If arriving after other emergency vehicles, the ambulance should be positioned ___

Answer 22

About 100’ beyond the scene

Question 23

If you are the first vehicle to arrive on scene, you should park ___

Answer 23

About 100’ before the scene on the same side of the road in the fend-off position

Question 24

Fend-off position

Answer 24

Parked at a diagonal angle with the front wheels turned away from the scene

Question 25

The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment

Answer 25

Cleaning

Question 26

The killing of pathogenic agents by directly applying a chemical made for that purpose to a surface or equipment

Answer 26

Disinfection

Question 27

The killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection and use of thorough application processes

Answer 27

High-level disinfection

Question 28

A process, such as the use of heat, which removes all microbial contamination

Answer 28

Sterilization

Question 29

Bleach ratio for cleaning stretcher

Answer 29

1:100 dilution

Question 30

Brakes on types I and III vehicles have a ___ feel than on a type II vehicle

Answer 30

Heavier

Question 31

The ambulance should usually stay in the ___ lane

Answer 31

Left

Question 32

How far to stay behind vehicles

Answer 32

4 or 5 seconds

Question 33

The safe distance between your vehicle and others around you

Answer 33

Cushion of safety

Question 34

Always see the spotter from ___

Answer 34

The driver's side mirror

Question 35

The position of the vehicle on the roadway relative to the inside or outside edge of the paved surface

Answer 35

Road position

Question 36

Hydroplaning may occur at speeds of ___

Answer 36

30 mph

Question 37

If hydroplane occurs ___

Answer 37

Gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes

Question 38

After driving out of water ___

Answer 38

Lightly tap the brakes several times until they are dry. If they have anti-lock brakes, apply steady, light pressure

Question 39

If you approach a red light ___

Answer 39

Come to a complete stop before proceding

Question 40

To signal that a second emergency vehicle is coming through the intersection ___

Answer 40

Use a different siren tone from the first vehicle

Question 41

When entering or exiting the freeway ___

Answer 41

Turn off lights and sirens

Question 42

Two basic types of air medical units

Answer 42

1. Fixed wing 2. Rotary wing

Question 43

Generally used for interhospital patient transfers over distances greater than 200 to 250 miles

Answer 43

Fixed-wing aircraft

Question 44

Medical evacuation

Answer 44

Medevac

Question 45

Helicopter landing zone guidelines

Answer 45

1. 100' x 100' is best 2. 60' x 60' is the minimum 3. Slope should not exceed 5 to 7 degrees 4. Clear of loose debris 5. No overhead or tall hazards

Question 46

How to mark the landing zone

Answer 46

Use weighted cones, or position emergency vehicles at the corners of the zone with the headlights facing inwards to form an "X"

Question 47

Flares should not be used to mark a landing zone because ___

Answer 47

They can become airborne and start a fire or cause an explosion

Question 48

Both the approach and departure from the landing zone will be made ___

Answer 48

Into the wind

Question 49

Helo blades are spinning

Answer 49

Hot

Question 50

Only enter the landing zone ___

Answer 50

If directed by the pilot

Question 51

If entering the landing zone, stay away from ___

Answer 51

The rear of the aircraft

Question 52

Always approach a helo from the ___

Answer 52

Front between 10 and 2 o'clock

Question 53

If you must move from one side to the other of the helo ___

Answer 53

Go around the front

Question 54

Helo blades may dip as low as ___

Answer 54

4'

Question 55

When approaching a helo, walk in a ___ position

Answer 55

Crouched

Question 56

Smoking, open flames, and flares are prohibited within ___ of the helo

Answer 56

50'

Question 57

If the helo lands on a slop, only approach from the ___ side

Answer 57

Downhill side

Question 58

The landing zone should be ___ from the hazmat zone

Answer 58

Uphill and upwind