Chapter 36 chapter test

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

battery

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

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

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

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

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

3

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

3''x8''

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

100 feet by 100 feet

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 your partner completes the patient care report and you are restocking the supplies used during the call B. As soon as you get back to the station and notify your dispatch center you are in quarters C. As soon as you put the stretcher back in the ambulance with a clean sheet and you notify your dispatch center you are available D. After your partner completes all required paperwork and you have the ambulance completely cleaned and restocke

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

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

Ambulance operators are not affected by siren noise

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​ high-level disinfectant will kill high numbers of bacterial spores C. ​High-level disinfection destroys all sources of infection. D. A​ low-level disinfectant will kill germs on ambulance floors and walls.

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

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

Exceed posted speed limits without endangering life and property.

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. Provide prearrival medical instructions to the caller. C. Determine the location of the shooter. D. Notify the​ victim's family of the incident.

Provide prearrival medical instructions to the caller.

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

Providing medical direction to the responding units

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

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

Regarding ambulance warning​ devices, which of the following statements is​ FALSE? A. The ambulance should be easily seen from 360 degrees. 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. ​Four-way flashers should not be used as emergency lights.

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 greater the responsibility. B. The more people and vehicles are​ gathered, the faster the emergency response. C. The fewer people and vehicles are​ gathered, the less the emergency. D. The more people and vehicles are​ gathered, the greater the risk.

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

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

The patient is located in a remote area.

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. Demand immediate attention for your patient. C. Contact medical direction for orders. D. Wait until you can transfer your patient to the emergency department staff.

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

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. false imprisonment. B. abandonment. C. unlawful consent. D. patient endangerment.

abandonment

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 moving the patient to the ambulance D. Before the primary assessment

before moving patient to ambulance

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

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. remove the adjunct. B. assess the patient for life threats. C. ensure the patient has adequate air exchange. D. take steps to immobilize the patient.

ensure the patient has adequate air exchange

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. Ensuring ambulance readiness for service B. Transferring the patient to the ambulance C. Receiving and responding to a call D. Terminating the call

ensuring ambulance readiness

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

hydraulic

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. inexperienced C. privately employed D. younger

inexperienced

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

infant cervical immobilization device

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

infants

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. ​medium-duty B. Type I C. Type III D. Type II

medium duty

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​ off, but activating the siren when traffic builds. D. the emergency lights​ on, but without activating the siren.

neither lights or siren activated

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

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

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

safe return

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

the potential risk of making the patients condition worse .

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

type IV

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

week long festival

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

with due regard

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. traffic appears to be light. B. you are the first unit on scene. C. you are establishing a safe area for command vehicles. D. directed to park upstream by police.

you are the first unit on scene