EMT Ambulance Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions
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Course
California Ambulance Drivers License
Institution
California Ambulance Drivers License
EMT Ambulance Exam Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
Code 3 Operation - Answer-the use of red warning lamps and siren as permitted by California Vehicle
Code section 21055 if vehicles being riven in response to an emergency call
ambulance identification - Answer-all ambulances operated under ...
Driver Competence - Answer✔✔-it is recommended that a beginning driver, as a minimum, possess an
advanced first aid certificate and a valid certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Transport Considerations - Answer✔✔-ambulance servie personnel should be aware that code 3 is often
unnecessary and sometimes harmful can
1. frighten the patient
2. put a stabilized patient into shock
3. disrupt ongoing medical treatment
4. aggravate certain medical conditions sufficient ot cause death or permanent disability
Certain medical conditions that probably require code 3 operation 5-7% of total trips - Answer✔✔-1.
uncontrolled hemorrhage
2. uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, ex: congestive heart failure
3. complicated impending childbirth, such as a case requiring operative intervention
Special Privileges and/or Exemptions - Answer✔✔-only under the conditions specified in section 21055
VC are drivers of emergency ambulances exempt from the traffic was in Sections 21350 through 22520
VC
When the ambulance is not operated under all of the specified code 3 conditions - Answer✔✔-the driver
must comply with all traffic laws to the same extent as the driver of any other vehicle
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