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AEMT Ch. 5 MyBrady | Questions & AnswersWhich of the following is suitable for an emergency move?
A.
Direct ground lift
B.
Armpit-forearm drag
C.
Draw-sheet method
D.
Direct carry Correct Ans - B. armpit-forearm dray
One of the biggest mistakes an Advanced EMT can make at the scene is to:
A.
fail to wear gloves during a transfer.
B.
overdrive the ambulance headlights.
C.
back up at a scene without a spotter.
D.
fail to adequately size-up a scene. Correct Ans - D. fail to adequately size-up a scene
Which one of the following is a leading root cause of ambulance crashes?
A.
Fatigue
B.
Other drivers
C.
Inclement weather
D.
Poor maintenance Correct Ans - A. fatigue
In accordance with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT),
shift security briefings should take the form of any of the following EXCEPT:
A.
meetings.
B.
information sheets.
C.
performance reviews.
D.
postings. Correct Ans - C. performance reviews
,In order to minimize the risk of injury while lifting a patient on a cot, how should your feet
be positioned?
A.
Angled either left or right
B.
Shoulder-width apart
C.
Together below your knees
D.
Together centered under your hips Correct Ans - B. shoulder-width apart
When lifting a patient with an assistant:
A.
have the assistant support your arms.
B.
lift on a count of 2 and have the assistant lift on 3.
C.
communicate throughout the lift.
D.
the lift with your feet while your assistant lifts with his back. Correct Ans - C.
communicate throughout the lift
What is the maximum recommended speed over the limit that it is considered safe to travel
when responding with lights and siren?
A.
5 mph
B.
15 mph
C.
10 mph
D.
20 mph Correct Ans - c. 10 mph
While responding to an emergency at night you should:
A.
complete your pre-response check sheet.
B.
never exceed the speed limit.
C.
not use high-beam flashers.
D.
never exceed 55 mph. Correct Ans - C. not use high-beam flashers
While driving with lights and siren and approaching a stopped school bus unloading
children, you should:
A.
, select a different route.
B.
slow and maintain a high level of awareness while passing.
C.
downgrade and stop.
D.
stop with lights flashing to signal urgency. Correct Ans - C. downgrade and stop
What type of attendant seat offers the BEST protection for EMS providers?
A.
Reclinable
B.
Rearward-facing
C.
Forward-facing
D.
Side-facing Correct Ans - C. foward-facing
A nonemergency move:
A.
is a routine part of preparing a patient for transport.
B.
involves the rapid extrication technique.
C.
is used to move patients immediately to avoid further harm.
D.
is typically accomplished on the scene of multiple-casualty incident. Correct Ans - A.
is a routine part of preparing a patient for transport
For what purpose is a portable stretcher typically used?
A.
Rapid extrication
B.
Transporting bariatric patients
C.
Moving a patient down stairs
D.
Moving patients over difficult terrain Correct Ans - D. moving patients over difficult
terrain
Which of the following patients should be transported in the left lateral recumbent
position?
A.
A spinal shock victim
B.
A patient with severe abdominal pain
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