Air Ambulance Operations Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
which piece of legislation authorized the US military to use simultaneous helicopter evacuation
and medical cafe to augment existing US civilian EMS? - ANSWER - military assistance to
safety and traffic
which of the following is a benefit of fixed-wing aircraft over rotorwing aircraft - ANSWER - fixed-
wing aircraft can transport over longer distances
you are on the scene of a MVC on a rural roadway. it is 0130 and there is significant low cloud
cover. the pt is a 45 yo male who weight 91kg and is unresponsive. the pt has been intubated
and has 2 large bore IVs established. which of the following would be a limiting factor when
considering air medical transport on this pt - ANSWER - cloud cover
which of the following is true if the ground transport time is equal to air medical transport time -
ANSWER - the pt should be transported by ground, as it is safer for the pt and crew
in most instances, modern medical helicopters are staffed by - ANSWER - a 3 person crew:
paramedic, nurse and pilot
responsibilities of a landing zone officer include - ANSWER - air to ground communication
site preparation
selection of site
which of the following is ideal size of HLZ during daytime condition - ANSWER - 100 square ft
you are preparing a LZ for an incoming air medical helicopter. the chosen LZ is dirt and it is hot
and dry. you should - ANSWER - ask the FD to wet down he area
which of the following pts would most likely benefit from air ambulance transport - ANSWER - 19
yo male multisystem trauma pt
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