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C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
A. Safe Patient Transportation
1. High speed patient transportation is
usually un- necessary but the five to seven
percent that prob- ably require "Code 3"
transport include
A. Serious Fractures
B. Spinal Injuries
C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
D. Heart Attacks
2. The ambulance drivers primary
responsibility is:
A. Safe Patient Transportation
B. Speedy transportation to the closest
facility
C. Fuel conservation
D. The quality of medical care provided to
the patient
3. You must demonstrate your ability to safely oper- B. Your Employer
ate an ambulance to:
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A. The Department of Motor Vehicles
B. Your Employer
C. The California Highway Patrol
D. All the above
4. When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the B. Avoid passing vehicles on
driver should:
their right
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above
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5. If your ambulance drivers certificate has been re- B. One year
voked for reckless driving, you may reapply
after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years
6. You shall not drive an ambulance when your abil- D. Any of the
above
ity to operate the vehicle safely is affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above
7. The ambulance driver is required to C. Prior to operation
inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip
8. Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regula-
A. Not mentioned in the regulations tions
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient
compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by
regulation