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AMBULANCE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhile operating code 3,the ambulance driver must sound a siren:
A) At every intersection
B)Only heavy congested freeways
C) Only one reasonably necessary - answer- C) Only when recently necessary
When an unusual traffic hazard exist, you may:
A)Turn off the ambulance utility for nights
B)Operate the ambulance code 3
C) display the ambulance flashing amber warning lights - answer-
When transporting a patient who is not immediate danger of loss of life, induce
suffering, or disability, the ambulance driver should:
A) operate code 3 if requested by patient
B) not operate the ambulance code 3
C) use only the flashing red lights but not the siren - answer- B
The primary factor in determining when warning lamps are to be used is:
A) Traffic hazard conditions,
B) protection of life and property,
C) a request by the patient - answer- B
A steadily burning red warning lamp at the front of the ambulance must be visible from
at least
A) 100
B) 2000
C) 1000 - answer- C) 1000
You may drive in advance if the vehicle is unsafe to operate:
A) Only in an emergency
B)under no circumstances
C) when directed to do so by your employer - answer- B
An ambulance driver shall transport and emergency patient to the most accessible
emergency medical facility:
A) In the patient's medical insurance group
B) as requested by the patient
C) equipped it, staffed, and prepared to administer care - answer- C
, While operating code 3 you must:
A) Drive with due regard for safe roadway operation
B) display flashing red warning lamp visible for 2000 feet
C) Sound a siren at all times - answer- A
An ambulance is required to be equipped with:
A) A breathalyzer for ambulance operators
B) an oropharyngeal airway for each age group
C) A defibrillator for cardiac patients - answer- B
Using headlamps during daylight hours helps reduce collisions because:
A) It makes the ambulance more visible to other drivers
B) obstacles in the roadway are illuminated
C) only ambulances are allowed to do so - answer- A
You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate each type of ambulance you are
assigned to drive to the:
A) California highway patrol
B) department of motor vehicles
C) ambulance service owner - answer- C
1) High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven
percent that probably require "Code 3" transport include:
A. Serious Fractures
B. Spinal Injuries
C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
D. Heart Attacks - answer- C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
2) The ambulance driver's primary responsibility is:
A. Safe Patient Transportation
B. Speedy transportation to the closest facility
C. Fuel conservation
D. The quality of medical care provided to the patient - answer- A. Safe Patient
Transportation
3) You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to:
A. The Department of Motor Vehicles
B. Your Employer
C. The California Highway Patrol
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