Ch 38 EMT EMS Operations Questions
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An ambulance is typically classified according to:
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A. durability.
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B. weight.
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C. speed.
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D. U.S. DOT specifications. - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D.
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U.S. DOT specifications.
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Which of the following is the most common device used
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for loading the patient into the ambulance?
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A. Scoop stretcher
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B. Folding backboard
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C. Stokes basket
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D. Wheeled ambulance stretcher - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔D. Wheeled ambulance stretcher || || ||
An obstetrical kit should be kept on board all basic life
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support ambulances that is: || || ||
,A. included with other sterile items in a case.
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B. sufficient to provide ALS services to patients in labor.
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C. fixed and rigid.
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D. separate and sterile. - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D.
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separate and sterile.
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Which of the following actions is part of the engine-off
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ambulance inspection and can be performed in quarters?
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A. Check dash-mounted gauges for proper operation.
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B. Test the parking brake.
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C. Check the headlights.
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D. Inspect the body of the vehicle. - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔D. Inspect the body of the vehicle. || || || || || ||
Which of the following statements about crossovers on
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highways is true? || ||
A. They are the safest way to turn around.
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B. They can be dangerous.
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C. They require a police escort.
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,D. Ambulances are not permitted to use them. - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔B. They can be dangerous.
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Which of the following is an appropriate infection control
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measure to be taken at the completion of a call?
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A. Using sterilization processes for all ambulances
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surfaces
B. Using gel hand sanitizer to clean your hands
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C. Placing blood-saturated dressings and disposable items
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in regular hospital waste containers
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D. Placing soiled linens in an approved dirty linen bag or
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hamper - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D. Placing soiled linens
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in an approved dirty linen bag or hamper
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How will a patient with difficulty breathing but no
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possibility of a spinal injury likely prefer to be
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transported?
A. Supine
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B. In a lateral recumbent position
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C. In Trendelenburg position
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D. In a seated position - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D. In a
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seated position ||
, When using a siren, remember that:
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A. some drivers will not get out of the way even if they
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hear the siren, and must be intimidated to allow passage.
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B. all motorists except those with hearing impairments
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will hear the siren and respond appropriately.
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C. the continuous sound of the siren tends to have an
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effect on the ambulance operators themselves.
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D. if any driver does not yield, you are required by law to
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report that motorist's license number. - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔C. the continuous sound of the siren tends || || || || || || || ||
to have an effect on the ambulance operators
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themselves.
Which of the following cleaning products or procedures
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would be appropriate for cleaning and killing germs on
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ambulance floors and walls? || || ||
A. Soap and water
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B. Sterilization
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C. EPA-approved germicide
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D. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔C. EPA-approved germicide || ||
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With Answers || ||
An ambulance is typically classified according to:
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A. durability.
||
B. weight.
||
C. speed.
||
D. U.S. DOT specifications. - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D.
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U.S. DOT specifications.
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Which of the following is the most common device used
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for loading the patient into the ambulance?
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A. Scoop stretcher
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B. Folding backboard
|| ||
C. Stokes basket
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D. Wheeled ambulance stretcher - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔D. Wheeled ambulance stretcher || || ||
An obstetrical kit should be kept on board all basic life
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support ambulances that is: || || ||
,A. included with other sterile items in a case.
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B. sufficient to provide ALS services to patients in labor.
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C. fixed and rigid.
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D. separate and sterile. - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D.
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separate and sterile.
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Which of the following actions is part of the engine-off
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ambulance inspection and can be performed in quarters?
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A. Check dash-mounted gauges for proper operation.
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B. Test the parking brake.
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C. Check the headlights.
|| || ||
D. Inspect the body of the vehicle. - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔D. Inspect the body of the vehicle. || || || || || ||
Which of the following statements about crossovers on
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highways is true? || ||
A. They are the safest way to turn around.
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B. They can be dangerous.
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C. They require a police escort.
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,D. Ambulances are not permitted to use them. - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔B. They can be dangerous.
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Which of the following is an appropriate infection control
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measure to be taken at the completion of a call?
|| || || || || || || || ||
A. Using sterilization processes for all ambulances
|| || || || || || ||
surfaces
B. Using gel hand sanitizer to clean your hands
|| || || || || || || ||
C. Placing blood-saturated dressings and disposable items
|| || || || || ||
in regular hospital waste containers
|| || || || ||
D. Placing soiled linens in an approved dirty linen bag or
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
hamper - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D. Placing soiled linens
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in an approved dirty linen bag or hamper
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How will a patient with difficulty breathing but no
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possibility of a spinal injury likely prefer to be
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transported?
A. Supine
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B. In a lateral recumbent position
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C. In Trendelenburg position
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D. In a seated position - CORRECT ANSWER(S)✔✔D. In a
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seated position ||
, When using a siren, remember that:
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A. some drivers will not get out of the way even if they
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hear the siren, and must be intimidated to allow passage.
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B. all motorists except those with hearing impairments
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will hear the siren and respond appropriately.
|| || || || || ||
C. the continuous sound of the siren tends to have an
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effect on the ambulance operators themselves.
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D. if any driver does not yield, you are required by law to
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report that motorist's license number. - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔C. the continuous sound of the siren tends || || || || || || || ||
to have an effect on the ambulance operators
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themselves.
Which of the following cleaning products or procedures
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would be appropriate for cleaning and killing germs on
|| || || || || || || || ||
ambulance floors and walls? || || ||
A. Soap and water
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B. Sterilization
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C. EPA-approved germicide
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D. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer - CORRECT
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ANSWER(S)✔✔C. EPA-approved germicide || ||
