EMS Ops Final Exam Questions and Answers

EMS Ops Final Exam Questions and Answers Which of the following documents details the regulation regarding ambulance design? - Correct Answer ️️ -DOT KK 1822E specs Which of the following best describes peak load? - Correct Answer ️️ -The highest volume of calls at a given time When is a spotter used? - Correct Answer ️️ -when you are moving the unit in reverse Most state rules regarding ambulance supplies tend to regulate which of the following types of standards? - Correct Answer ️️ -Minimum Which of the following refers to the equipment and supplies required on every ambulance? - Correct Answer ️️ -Essential equipment Which of the following items would not typically be seen on a vehicle/equipment checklist? - Correct Answer ️️ -crew members' appearance rating Which of the following best describes the danger in using an escort to or from? - Correct Answer ️️ -a gap can open between the vehicles, which can confuse drivers and cause a collision How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made? - Correct Answer ️️ -beginning of every shift Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of crash involving a ambulance? - Correct Answer ️️ -Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no weather issues Acceptable landing zone size and condition? - Correct Answer ️️ -100 ft. x 100ft , Flat as possible, Little/no slop You have been dispatched to assist a BLS unit on a size about 10 miles outside of town. Its a 55 y/o female involved in a single-vehicle crash. Her BP is 90/60, HR 120, RR 20. She has multiple significant injuries. You are 15 min by ground to a Level 1 Trauma center. that center does have a heli. What's your best action? - Correct Answer ️️ -Don't call a helicopter, bc by the time it would arrive you would almost already be at the hospital. Which of the following pieces of info should an EMT/Paramedic on the scene be able to convey to the incoming helicopter? - Correct Answer ️️ -A description of well-known landmarks Which of the following is the general rule for setting up the dimensions of a helicopter landing zone? - Correct Answer ️️ -100 feet × 100 feet What type of flight rules can be characterized by the pilot(s) relying almost exclusively on line of sight? - Correct Answer ️️ -Visual flight rules Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with a standard van chassis? - Correct Answer ️️ -type II Which of the following configuration(s) have been used for a critical care transport team? - Correct Answer ️️ -All of the answers are correct Which of the following factors should you allow to determine your driving speed when responding on a call? - Correct Answer ️️ -Due regard, not lettin