EMS Chap 38 Quiz

It is 10:30 pm, and you have requested air medical transport for a critically injured patient. When you arrive at the designated landing zone, you should: Select one: A.mark the landing site using personnel with flashlights. B.mark the proposed landing area with road flares. C.survey the area for power lines or other hazards. D.provide the flight crew with a patient status update.

Ahead: Air Medical Operations Complexity: Difficult Feedback: See Air Medical Operations Objective: 38-17 Describe key scene safety considerations when preparing for helicopter emergency medical services, such as a helicopter medevac, including establishing a landing zone, securing loose objects, reducing onsite hazards, and approaching the aircraft. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1454 Taxonomy: Application Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: survey the area for power lines or other hazards.

When approaching a helicopter, whether the rotor blades are moving or not, you should: Select one: A.remember that the main rotor blade is flexible and can dip as low as 5′ to 6′ from the ground. B.approach the aircraft from the side because this will make it easier for you to access the aircraft doors. C.never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas. D.carefully approach the aircraft from the rear unless a crew member instructs you to do otherwise.

Ahead: Air Medical Operations Complexity: Moderate Feedback: See Air Medical Operations Objective: 38-17 Describe key scene safety considerations when preparing for helicopter emergency medical services, such as a helicopter medevac, including establishing a landing zone, securing loose objects, reducing onsite hazards, and approaching the aircraft. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1456 Taxonomy: Application Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas.

If you properly assess and stabilize a patient at the scene, driving to the hospital with excessive speed: Select one: A.is often necessary if the patient is critical. B.will decrease the driver's reaction time. C.is allowable according to state law. D.increases the patient's chance for survival.

Ahead: Defensive Ambulance Driving Techniques Complexity: Moderate Feedback: See Defensive Ambulance Driving Techniques Objective: 38-12 Identify key steps EMTs should take to improve safety while en route to the scene, the hospital, and the station. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1447 Taxonomy: Application Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: will decrease the driver's reaction time.

If hydroplaning of the ambulance occurs, the driver should: Select one: A.slowly pump the brakes until he or she regains vehicle control. B.quickly jerk the steering wheel. C.gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes. D.slowly move the steering wheel back and forth.

Ahead: Defensive Ambulance Driving Techniques Complexity: Moderate Feedback: See Defensive Ambulance Driving Techniques Objective: 38-12 Identify key steps EMTs should take to improve safety while en route to the scene, the hospital, and the station. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1449 Taxonomy: Application Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes.

If you could only take two pieces of equipment with you to a patient's side, you should choose the: Select one: A.AED and portable suction unit. B.oral airways and sterile dressings. C.cervical collar and long backboard. D.BVM and portable oxygen.

Ahead: Phases of an Ambulance Call Complexity: Difficult Feedback: See Phases of an Ambulance Call Objective: 38-2 Name the medical equipment carried on an ambulance; include examples of supplies that are included in each main category of the ambulance equipment checklist. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1432 Taxonomy: Analysis Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: AED and portable suction unit.

When working at the scene of a motor vehicle crash at night, you should not use: Select one: A.road flares. B.intermittent flashing devices. C.reflective vests. D.portable floodlights.

Ahead: Phases of an Ambulance Call Complexity: Difficult Feedback: See Phases of an Ambulance Call Objective: 38-3 Name the safety and operations equipment carried on an ambulance; include examples of how each item might be used by EMTs in an emergency. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1433 Taxonomy: Application Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: road flares.

You have just delivered a major trauma patient to the hospital. Shortly after departing the hospital, dispatch advises you of another call. The back of the ambulance is contaminated with bloody dressings and is in disarray, and you are in need of airway equipment and numerous other supplies. You should: Select one: A.advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit. B.quickly proceed to the call and clean and restock the ambulance afterwards. C.have your partner quickly clean the ambulance as you proceed to the call. D.proceed to the call, functioning only as an emergency medical responder.

Ahead: Phases of an Ambulance Call Complexity: Difficult Feedback: See Phases of an Ambulance Call Objective: 38-9 Summarize the tasks EMTs must complete in the postrun phase. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1442 Taxonomy: Analysis Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit.

Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, except: Select one: A.face shields. B.turnout gear. C.hazardous materials gear. D.safety goggles.

Ahead: Phases of an Ambulance Call Complexity: Easy Feedback: See Phases of an Ambulance Call Objective: 38-3 Name the safety and operations equipment carried on an ambulance; include examples of how each item might be used by EMTs in an emergency. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1428 Taxonomy: Recall Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: hazardous materials gear.

A portable oxygen cylinder should have a minimum capacity of ____ of oxygen. Select one: A.250 L B.500 L C.750 L D.1,000 L

Ahead: Phases of an Ambulance Call Complexity: Moderate Feedback: See Phases of an Ambulance Call Objective: 38-2 Name the medical equipment carried on an ambulance; include examples of supplies that are included in each main category of the ambulance equipment checklist. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1430 Taxonomy: Recall Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: 500 L

When arriving at the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer rig, you note that a green cloud is being emitted from the crashed vehicle. The driver is still in the truck; he is conscious but bleeding profusely from the head. After notifying the hazardous materials team, you should: Select one: A.ask the driver to exit the vehicle. B.park downhill from the scene. C.position the ambulance upwind. D.quickly gain access to the patient.

Ahead: Phases of an Ambulance Call Complexity: Moderate Feedback: See Phases of an Ambulance Call Objective: 38-7 Discuss the specific considerations required to ensure scene safety; include personal safety, patient safety, and traffic control. Subject: Chapter 38, Page 1438 Taxonomy: Recall Title: Transport Operations The correct answer is: position the ambulance upwind.