Ch. 36 Chapter Test

The saline drops and bulb suction required to be carried on all basic life support ambulances are for which​ population? A. ​School-age children B. Infants C. Adults D. Teens

B. Infants

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Emergency Medical​ Dispatcher? A. Providing emergency instructions to the caller B. Providing medical direction to the responding units C. Coordinating with other public safety agencies D. Prioritizing calls that come in

B. Providing medical direction to the responding units

A​ patient-carrying device should have at least​ ________ straps to hold the patient securely. A. 3 B. 1 C. 2 D. 5

A. 3

Which of the following is the correct order of operations when transferring a stable patient from his or her house to the​ ambulance? A. Select the proper​ patient-carrying device, package the patient for​ transport, move the patient to the​ ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance. B. Select the proper​ patient-carrying device, move the patient to the​ ambulance, package the patient for​ transport, and load the patient into the ambulance. C. Package the patient for​ transport, select the proper​ patient-carrying device, move the patient to the​ ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance. D. Package the patient for​ transport, move the patient to the​ ambulance, select the proper​ patient-carrying device, and load the patient into the ambulance.

A. Select the proper​ patient-carrying device, package the patient for​ transport, move the patient to the​ ambulance, and load the patient into the ambulance.

Which of the following situations may warrant the use of helicopter transport from the scene to a medical​ facility? A. The patient is located in a remote area. Your answer is correct. B. The distance to the medical facility is 15 minutes away. C. The patient is in cardiac arrest. D. The patient is in stable condition

A. The patient is located in a remote area.

After responding to the scene of a patient complaining of difficulty​ breathing, you and your partner determine that the​ patient's condition is not life threatening based on a thorough assessment. You should transport the patient to an appropriate medical facility​ with: A. neither lights nor siren activated. B. both lights and siren activated. C. the emergency lights​ on, but without activating the siren. D. the emergency lights​ off, but activating the siren when traffic builds.

A. neither lights nor siren activated.

When arriving at the location of a motor vehicle collision on an interstate​ highway, you should position the ambulance downstream of the incident​ UNLESS: A. you are the first unit on scene. B. traffic appears to be light. C. you are establishing a safe area for command vehicles. D. directed to park upstream by police.

A. you are the first unit on scene.

Which of the following statements concerning disinfection is​ TRUE? A. A solution of 1 part household bleach to 100 parts water is a​ low-level disinfectant for health care purposes. B. A​ low-level disinfectant will kill germs on ambulance floors and walls. C. ​High-level disinfection destroys all sources of infection. D. A​ high-level disinfectant will kill high numbers of bacterial spores

B. A​ low-level disinfectant will kill germs on ambulance floors and walls.

Which of the following fluids is NOT checked by an​ EMT? A. Transmission B. Hydraulic C. Oil D. Coolant

B. Hydraulic

You have transported a patient to the emergency department and are in the process of cleaning the ambulance while your partner is completing all required paperwork. At what point is the final phase of an ambulance call​ complete? A. As soon as you get back to the station and notify your dispatch center you are in quarters B. After your partner completes all required paperwork and you have the ambulance completely cleaned and restocked C. As soon as your partner completes the patient care report and you are restocking the supplies used during the call D. As soon as you put the stretcher back in the ambulance with a clean sheet and you notify your dispatch center you are available

B. After your partner completes all required paperwork and you have the ambulance completely cleaned and restocked

Regarding ambulance warning​ devices, which of the following statements is​ FALSE? A. ​Four-way flashers should not be used as emergency lights. B. The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately. C. In most​ states, it is illegal to drive at night with only one headlight. D. The ambulance should be easily seen from 360 degrees.

B. The large lights on the outermost corners of the ambulance box should blink alternately.

Which of the following statements regarding safety at highway incidents is generally​ TRUE? A. The fewer people and vehicles are​ gathered, the less the emergency. B. The more people and vehicles are​ gathered, the greater the risk. C. The fewer people and vehicles are​ gathered, the greater the responsibility. D. The more people and vehicles are​ gathered, the faster the emergency response.

B. The more people and vehicles are​ gathered, the greater the risk.

Failure to formally transfer the patient to medical staff in the emergency department could place the EMT in danger of being held liable​ for: A. patient endangerment. B. abandonment. C. unlawful consent. D. false imprisonment.

B. abandonment.

One reason that police escorts of ambulances driving at emergency status are typically discouraged is​ because: A. ambulances do not move as fast as police cruisers. B. drivers who pull over for the escort often pull back into traffic in front of the ambulance. C. there is no guarantee that the police officer knows where the call is located. D. police officers are not accustomed to driving an ambulance.

B. drivers who pull over for the escort often pull back into traffic in front of the ambulance.

After you have moved an unconscious patient with an airway adjunct in place to the transport​ position, you​ should: A. take steps to immobilize the patient. B. ensure the patient has adequate air exchange. C. remove the adjunct. D. assess the patient for life threats.

B. ensure the patient has adequate air exchange.

The size of the occlusive dressings that must be carried on a basic life support ambulance is at​ least: A. ​10" ×​ 12". B. ​3" ×​ 8". C. ​8" ×​ 6". D. ​4" ×​ 4".

B. ​3" ×​ 8".

When heading back to​ quarters, on what should you place your​ emphasis? A. Documentation B. Beginning to reorganize the ambulance C. A safe return D. Refueling the ambulance for the next call

C. A safe return

Regarding the use of emergency​ sirens, which of the following statement is​ FALSE? A. Dense shrubbery may block the sound of the siren. B. The sound of the siren may increase the​ patient's anxiety. C. Ambulance operators are not affected by siren noise. D. EMTs should assume that other drivers cannot hear the siren.

C. Ambulance operators are not affected by siren noise.

Which of the following should be checked with the vehicle engine turned​ off? A. ​Dash-mounted gauges B. Warning lights C. Battery D. Windshield wiper operation

C. Battery

While staffing an emergency services dispatch​ center, an Emergency Medical Dispatcher​ (EMD) receives a call from someone who is very upset and screaming that her friend was just shot. Which of the following would the EMD need to do in this​ situation? A. Provide the caller with information about local hospitals. B. Notify the​ victim's family of the incident. C. Provide prearrival medical instructions to the caller. D. Determine the location of the shooter.

C. Provide prearrival medical instructions to the caller.

When deciding whether or not to drive to the hospital with lights and siren activated for any​ patient, the driver should​ consider: A. the​ patient's preference for lights and siren. B. the​ patient's past medical history. C. the potential risk of making the​ patient's condition worse. D. how many calls are waiting for an available ambulance.

C. the potential risk of making the​ patient's condition worse.

What factor is LEAST likely to affect ANY emergency​ response? A. Time of the day B. Day of the week C. ​Week-long festival D. Weather

C. ​Week-long festival

What is an​ appropriate-sized landing zone for a​ helicopter? A. 50 feet by 50 feet B. 25 feet by 25 feet C. 75 feet by 75 feet D. 100 feet by 100 feet

D. 100 feet by 100 feet

Full immobilization of a trauma​ patient, including placing a cervical collar and securing the patient to a​ backboard, should take place at which of the following points in​ time? A. During transfer of care B. En route to the hospital C. Before the primary assessment D. Before moving the patient to the ambulance

D. Before moving the patient to the ambulance

Which part of an​ EMT's typical duties begins by obtaining a report from the​ off-going shift regarding any potential problems with the ambulance and​ equipment? A. Terminating the call B. Transferring the patient to the ambulance C. Receiving and responding to a call D. Ensuring ambulance readiness for service

D. Ensuring ambulance readiness for service

Most state statutes allow an emergency vehicle operator to do which of the following on emergency​ calls? A. Drive around lowered​ cross-arms at a railroad crossing. B. Expect freedom from liability in the event of any collision while on duty. C. Pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers on. D. Exceed posted speed limits without endangering life and property.

D. Exceed posted speed limits without endangering life and property.

Which of the following is optional equipment on a basic life support​ ambulance? A. Flashlights B. Lubricating jelly C. Disinfectant solution D. Infant cervical immobilization device

D. Infant cervical immobilization device

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued specifications for all of the following types of ambulances EXCEPT​: A. Type I. B. Type III. C. Type II. D. Type IV.

D. Type IV.

You have transported a stable patient with complaints of having abdominal pain for the last three weeks to the hospital. On​ arrival, you notice the emergency department is very busy and there are no empty beds to be found. You have attempted to get the attention of a hospital staff member to transfer the​ patient, but all are currently helping other patients. Your partner tells you to take the patient to the waiting room and leave him because the dispatcher of your service is holding several serious calls. What should you​ do? A. Leave the patient in the waiting room and respond to the next call. B. Contact medical direction for orders. C. Demand immediate attention for your patient. D. Wait until you can transfer your patient to the emergency department staff.

D. Wait until you can transfer your patient to the emergency department staff.

Prepare the prehospital care​ report: A. during transport. B. on the way to the scene of a call. C. while waiting to transfer a patient to hospital staff. D. as soon as you are free from​ patient-care activities.

D. as soon as you are free from​ patient-care activities.

Tests have shown that​ ________ ambulance operators tend to speed up by 10 to 15 miles per hour when the siren is sounding. A. experienced B. privately employed C. younger D. inexperienced

D. inexperienced

A study of 18 years of ambulance statistics in New York state demonstrated that most collisions​ occurred: A. on a dry road with inclement weather during nighttime hours in an intersection. B. on a wet road with clear weather during nighttime hours in an intersection. C. on a wet road with inclement weather during daylight hours in an intersection. D. on a dry road with clear weather during daylight hours in an intersection.

D. on a dry road with clear weather during daylight hours in an intersection.

Operators of emergency vehicles must drive with the safety of others in mind. This is known as​ driving: A. defensively. B. with emergency privilege. C. as a public servant. D. with due regard.

D. with due regard.

You respond to a major automobile collision involving multiple patients. Which of the following patients would receive Priority 1​ transport? A. ​6-year-old with lower leg fracture and normal vital signs B. ​68-year-old with mild respiratory distress and seat belt burns C. ​45-year-old with mild abdominal bruising and slightly depressed vital signs D. ​25-year-old with signs of shock who is not breathing

D. ​25-year-old with signs of shock who is not breathing

Because of the extra equipment now placed on ambulances for specialty​ rescue, advanced life​ support, and hazardous materials​ operations, their gross vehicle weight has been easily exceeded in some communities. This has necessitated introduction of a​ ________ truck chassis built for rugged durability and large storage and work areas. A. Type II B. Type III C. Type I D. ​medium-duty

D. ​medium-duty