Question 1

Regarding the use of emergency sirens,which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before moving the patient to the ambulance 
B)  Before the primary assessment 
C)  En route to the hospital 
D)  After checking for cervical range of motion 
A)  Before moving the patient to the ambulance 
B)  Before the primary assessment 
C)  En route to the hospital 
D)  After checking for cervical range of motion

Question 3

Inexperienced drivers tend to ________ when they hear a siren approaching.

Accepted Answer

A)  pull to the right 
B)  stop 
C)  speed up 
D)  pull to the left 
A)  pull to the right 
B)  stop 
C)  speed up 
D)  pull to the left

Question 4

When responding to an emergency in an authorized vehicle while functioning as an EMT for an authorized emergency service,the actions you take while driving are:

Accepted Answer

A)  covered by your service's insurance carrier. 
B)  subject to laws that govern all drivers. 
C)  allowable, provided you do not exceed 15 mph above the posted speed limit. 
D)  not likely to result in an investigation in the event of a collision. 
A)  covered by your service's insurance carrier. 
B)  subject to laws that govern all drivers. 
C)  allowable, provided you do not exceed 15 mph above the posted speed limit. 
D)  not likely to result in an investigation in the event of a collision.

Question 5

Most state statutes allow an emergency vehicle operator to do which of the following on emergency calls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive around lowered cross-arms at a railroad crossing 
B)  Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered 
C)  Be exempt from liability in the event of a collision 
D)  Pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers on 
A)  Drive around lowered cross-arms at a railroad crossing 
B)  Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered 
C)  Be exempt from liability in the event of a collision 
D)  Pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers on

Question 6

What is an appropriate-sized landing zone for a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 feet by 25 feet 
B)  50 feet by 50 feet 
C)  75 feet by 75 feet 
D)  100 feet by 100 feet 
A)  25 feet by 25 feet 
B)  50 feet by 50 feet 
C)  75 feet by 75 feet 
D)  100 feet by 100 feet

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT essential equipment on an ambulance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automatic transport ventilator 
B)  Portable oxygen tanks 
C)  Pediatric oxygen administration devices 
D)  Portable suction unit 
A)  Automatic transport ventilator 
B)  Portable oxygen tanks 
C)  Pediatric oxygen administration devices 
D)  Portable suction unit

Question 8

You are responding at emergency status to a vehicle collision in your ambulance.As you approach an intersection with a red light in your direction,you approach cautiously,come to a complete stop at the intersection,ensure all other drivers can see you,and slowly ease your way through the intersection.These actions describe your abilities to:

Accepted Answer

A)  follow state laws regarding emergency vehicle operations. 
B)  ensure your right to proceed through a red light due to the established emergency. 
C)  proceed with due regard for the safety of all drivers on the road. 
D)  predict the travel path of other drivers who have the right-of-way. 
A)  follow state laws regarding emergency vehicle operations. 
B)  ensure your right to proceed through a red light due to the established emergency. 
C)  proceed with due regard for the safety of all drivers on the road. 
D)  predict the travel path of other drivers who have the right-of-way.

Exam 36: Ems Operations

Regarding the use of emergency sirens,which of the following is false?

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?

Inexperienced drivers tend to ________ when they hear a siren approaching.

When responding to an emergency in an authorized vehicle while functioning as an EMT for an authorized emergency service,the actions you take while driving are:

Most state statutes allow an emergency vehicle operator to do which of the following on emergency calls?

What is an appropriate-sized landing zone for a helicopter?

Which of the following is NOT essential equipment on an ambulance?

Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

The Well-Being of the Emt

Lifting and Moving Patients

Medicallegal and Ethical Issues

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Ventilation, perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology

Life Span Development

Airway Management

Respiration and Artificial Ventilation

Scene Size-Up

The Primary Assessment

Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices

The Secondary Assessment

Communication and Documentation

General Pharmacology

Respiratory Emergencies

Cardiac Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status

Allergic Reaction

Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

Abdominal Emergencies

Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide

Hematologic and Renal Emergencies

Bleeding and Shock

Soft-Tissue Trauma

Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Musculoskeletal Trauma

Trauma to the Head, neck, and Spine

Multisystem Trauma

Environmental Emergencies

Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies

Pediatric Emergencies

Geriatric Emergencies

Emergencies for Patients With Special Challenges

Hazardous Materials, multiple-Casualty Incidents,

Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication

Ems Response to Terrorism

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