As an emergency vehicle operator, to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for
service at the beginning of your shift, you
should first ensure that:
A. all oxygen cylinders are full.
B. there is enough linen onboard for several calls.
C. the exterior of the ambulance is washed.
D. no warning lights indicate a problem with oil pressure. - ANSWER- D. no
warning lights indicate a problem with oil pressure.
At the beginning of your shift, you should first ensure that:
A. the exterior of the ambulance is washed.
B. the onboard oxygen system is filled above 5,000 PSI.
C. the off-going crew has completed their PCRs.
D. all critical supplies are present on the ambulance. - ANSWER- D. all critical
supplies are present on the ambulance.
,Your service has just purchased a new type of wheeled stretcher. Prior to using it
on an emergency call, you must:
A. receive in-service training.
B. label it with your service's name.
C. lubricate the moving parts.
D. record the serial numbers. - ANSWER- A. receive in-service training.
You are arriving on the scene of a car crash in the left lane of a three-lane limited
access highway. A fire engine is parked
diagonally across the middle and left lane 50 feet before the crash. Where should
you park your ambulance?
A. Before the fire engine in the left lane
B. After the crash in the left lane
C. Between the fire engine and the crash in the middle lane
D. Alongside the crash in the middle lane - ANSWER- B. After the crash in the
left lane
After being dispatched to a call, as the ambulance operator, you should ensure that:
A. there is enough oil in the engine.
B. the fuel tank is full.
C. your partner is aware of your route of travel to the call.
D. all occupants of the vehicle are properly secured. - ANSWER- D. all occupants
of the vehicle are properly secured.
You are responding to a call using lights and siren. As you approach an
intersection, the light in your direction of travel turns
,red. Prior to entering the intersection, you should:
A. sound your horn and accelerate.
B. drive left-of-center if other vehicles are in your way.
C. flash your headlights and cover the brake while coasting.
D. ensure the right-of-way has been yielded. - ANSWER- D. ensure the right-of-
way has been yielded.
If you are the first emergency vehicle to arrive on the scene of a car crash, you
should position your ambulance:
A. after the crash with the flow of traffic.
B. alongside the crash with the flow of traffic.
C. between the flow of traffic and the crash.
D. alongside the crash against the flow of traffic. - ANSWER- C. between the flow
of traffic and the crash.
Which of the following strategies should be used to make responding to 9-1-1 calls
safer?
A. Use GPS mapping systems to determine the quickest route of travel.
B. Reduce following distances when using law enforcement escorts.
C. Minimize the use of lights and siren responses.
D. When responding with other emergency vehicles, use multiple routes of travel. -
ANSWER- C. Minimize the use of lights and siren responses.
You and your partner are preparing to lift a patient who weighs 200 pounds. You
should:
A. twist your back as you lift.
B. keep the patient 12 inches away as you lift.
, C. use your legs when lifting.
D. position your feet together. - ANSWER- C. use your legs when lifting.
Which of the following lifting techniques should be used to reduce the likelihood
of injury when lifting a wheeled stretcher?
A. Keep your hands together and lift with the weight close to your body.
B. Keep your hands shoulder-width apart and lift with the weight away from your
body.
C. Squat and lift with the weight close to your body.
D. Bend at the waist and lift the weight away from your body. - ANSWER- C.
Squat and lift with the weight close to your body.
Which of the following actions can significantly reduce the risk of cross-
contamination from a patient exposed to toxic gas?
A. Don an N-95 respirator.
B. Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
C. Don Level D PPE protection.
D. Have the patient remove their clothing. - ANSWER- D. Have the patient
remove their clothing.
Which of the following is a simple technique that should be used at the scene of all
crashes where the vehicle is on its
wheels to ensure the safety of the patient and rescuers?
A. Disconnecting the battery
B. Cribbing the vehicle and deflating the tires
C. Ensuring the vehicle is in Park and turned off
D. Allowing the capacitor in airbags to discharge - ANSWER- C. Ensuring the
vehicle is in Park and turned off
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Anahsmith. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.90. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
