AAOS EMT Eleventh Edition Section 9: EMS
Operations Actual Exam Newest 2026-2027 With
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version!
The main objective of traffic control at the scene of a motor vehicle
crash is to: - ANSWER-warn oncoming traffic and prevent another crash.
Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following
activities, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-giving a verbal report to the clerk.
Upon arriving at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash at night, you
find that the safest place to park your ambulance is in a direction that is
facing oncoming traffic. You should: - ANSWER-turn your headlights off.
Aggressive ambulance driving may have a negative effect on other
motorists because: - ANSWER-it may not allow for their reaction time to
respond to your vehicle.
You are en route to an emergency call when you approach a slow-
moving vehicle on a two-way road. You can see oncoming traffic in the
other lane. The driver has his windows up and does not realize that you
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,are behind him. You should: - ANSWER-remain at a safe distance until it
is safe to pass.
When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an
emergency call, you should: - ANSWER-slow down and allow the driver
to pass you.
If you properly assess and stabilize a patient at the scene, driving to the
hospital with excessive speed: - ANSWER-will decrease the driver's
reaction time.
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: - ANSWER-
gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of the warning
lights and siren on the ambulance is correct? - ANSWER-If it is necessary
to use the siren, you should tell the patient beforehand.
Typically, medivac helicopters fly at speeds between: - ANSWER-130
and 150 mph.
Ambulances today are designed according to strict government
regulations based on _____ standards. - ANSWER-national
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, The type _____ ambulance is a standard van with a forward-control
integral cab body. - ANSWER-II
You are hired at the local EMS service. Your duties include station
cleanup and checking the unit for mechanical problems. You should also
check all medical equipment and supplies: - ANSWER-every day.
When driving with lights and siren, you are _____ that drivers yield the
right-of-way. - ANSWER-requesting
You are requested out to County Road 93 for a vehicle collision at a rural
area known for serious crashes. After driving with lights and sirens for
nearly 20 minutes to reach the scene, you arrive at the intersection at
the east end of the county. As you pull up, you see two pickup trucks
crushed into a mass of twisted, smoking metal. A sheriff's deputy is
shouting and waving you over to the passenger side door of one of the
demolished trucks. You quickly look down all four roads leading to the
scene and note that they are deserted as far as you can see. How would
you ensure the proper control of traffic around this scene? - ANSWER-
Ask the law enforcement officer to control any traffic.
You arrive at an accident scene to find an alternative-fuel vehicle
leaking an unknown substance. You should immediately _________. -
ANSWER-call for additional resources and keep bystanders away from
the vehicle
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Operations Actual Exam Newest 2026-2027 With
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version!
The main objective of traffic control at the scene of a motor vehicle
crash is to: - ANSWER-warn oncoming traffic and prevent another crash.
Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following
activities, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-giving a verbal report to the clerk.
Upon arriving at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash at night, you
find that the safest place to park your ambulance is in a direction that is
facing oncoming traffic. You should: - ANSWER-turn your headlights off.
Aggressive ambulance driving may have a negative effect on other
motorists because: - ANSWER-it may not allow for their reaction time to
respond to your vehicle.
You are en route to an emergency call when you approach a slow-
moving vehicle on a two-way road. You can see oncoming traffic in the
other lane. The driver has his windows up and does not realize that you
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,are behind him. You should: - ANSWER-remain at a safe distance until it
is safe to pass.
When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an
emergency call, you should: - ANSWER-slow down and allow the driver
to pass you.
If you properly assess and stabilize a patient at the scene, driving to the
hospital with excessive speed: - ANSWER-will decrease the driver's
reaction time.
If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: - ANSWER-
gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of the warning
lights and siren on the ambulance is correct? - ANSWER-If it is necessary
to use the siren, you should tell the patient beforehand.
Typically, medivac helicopters fly at speeds between: - ANSWER-130
and 150 mph.
Ambulances today are designed according to strict government
regulations based on _____ standards. - ANSWER-national
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, The type _____ ambulance is a standard van with a forward-control
integral cab body. - ANSWER-II
You are hired at the local EMS service. Your duties include station
cleanup and checking the unit for mechanical problems. You should also
check all medical equipment and supplies: - ANSWER-every day.
When driving with lights and siren, you are _____ that drivers yield the
right-of-way. - ANSWER-requesting
You are requested out to County Road 93 for a vehicle collision at a rural
area known for serious crashes. After driving with lights and sirens for
nearly 20 minutes to reach the scene, you arrive at the intersection at
the east end of the county. As you pull up, you see two pickup trucks
crushed into a mass of twisted, smoking metal. A sheriff's deputy is
shouting and waving you over to the passenger side door of one of the
demolished trucks. You quickly look down all four roads leading to the
scene and note that they are deserted as far as you can see. How would
you ensure the proper control of traffic around this scene? - ANSWER-
Ask the law enforcement officer to control any traffic.
You arrive at an accident scene to find an alternative-fuel vehicle
leaking an unknown substance. You should immediately _________. -
ANSWER-call for additional resources and keep bystanders away from
the vehicle
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