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