Deck 47: Principles of Emergency Response and Transportation

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a collapsible stretcher used to transport patients?

A) Stair chair
B) Stokes basket
C) Long backboard
D) Wheeled stretcher

Answer 1

Stair chair

Question 2

Which of the following patient transfer devices is used more often than the others?

A) Collapsible stretcher
B) Long Backboard
C) Wheeled stretcher
D) Stokes Basket

Answer 2

Wheeled stretcher

Question 3

When transporting a patient via stretcher, you should

A) have team members take turns issuing coordination instructions during the move.
B) ask the patient whether she prefers to be carried head- or feet-first.
C) plan the move in advance of lifting the patient and communicate that plan to the patient.
D) explain to the patient why you moved her as you did when you get to the ambulance.

Answer 3

plan the move in advance of lifting the patient and communicate that plan to the patient.

Question 4

How should you inspect your vehicle at the beginning of your shift?

A) Activate and test the front headlights and turn signals only.
B) Check the radiator fluid level and add more if it is low.
C) Check the engine oil and look for it to be black in color.
D) Visually inspect the engine compartment while the engine is off.

Question 5

According to the text, in a daily inspection of the operator area of the ambulance, the first thing you do is:

A) confirm interior lights and parking brakes are functioning properly.
B) check the fit of the operator's seat from steering wheel and pedals.
C) inspect all warning and fluid gauges on the instrument panel.
D) adjust all vehicle mirrors in relation to operator's seat and view.

Question 6

According to the text, when inspecting the patient compartment of an ambulance, you should first:

A) confirm that all safety equipment works.
B) ensure appropriate stock levels of patient care equipment.
C) look at the general cleanliness of the area.
D) confirm that heating, cooling and exhaust systems function correctly.

Question 7

According to the text, while inspecting the operator's area of the ambulance during a daily inspection, you should:

A) adjust all mirrors, seats and seat belts as needed for your comfort and proper fit.
B) activate all exterior lights, sirens and the horn and look the side mirrors for proper functioning of the lights.
C) check all warning and fluid gauges while the ambulance is running in the garage.
D) note any warning lights that are on and report them to maintenance after your shift.

Question 8

Which of the following would you do during the en route phase of a call?

A) Plan a route depending on weather and road conditions.
B) Use the quickest route possible even if it is new to you.
C) Be a strong and aggressive driver in traffic situations.
D) Always use your lights and sirens to get there quickly.

Question 9

Operation of an emergency vehicle while responding to a medical emergency is known as

A) the en route phase.
B) urgent transportation.
C) emergency response.
D) true emergency.

Question 10

Most states allow for the increase of your emergency response speed to a maximum of ___ miles an hour over the posted speed limit.

A) 20
B) 15
C) 5
D) 10

Question 11

Using the lights and sirens on your emergency vehicle

A) gives you right-of-way from other vehicles at all times.
B) should be done with every transport that you do.
C) requires other drivers to immediately move out of your way.
D) is a request for the right-of-way from other drivers.

Question 12

Which of the following are you allowed to do as an emergency response vehicle driver en route to a scene?

A) You are allowed to remain stationary in any area, posted or not.
B) You do not have to stop at red lights, stop signs and intersections.
C) You may use all lanes of travel and turn against no-turn signs.
D) You can proceed past a school bus that has stopped to unload children.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a possible driver distraction?

A) Animals
B) Running water
C) Eating
D) Heavy Traffic

Question 14

You are returning from a nighttime call outside of town on a very dark and poorly lit section of town. You should

A) keep your eyes moving between an outside focus and an inside focal point.
B) scan the centerline of the road when approaching oncoming vehicles.
C) use your high-beams at all times so that you can see hazards.
D) activate your Opticom or strobe lights to increase your visibility.

Question 15

During an escort or a multiple vehicle response, a safe following distance is generally a minimum of ___ feet.

A) 750
B) 500
C) 100
D) 250

Question 16

When approaching an intersection your siren should be in "wail" mode at least ____ feet before the intersection.

A) 300
B) 100
C) 50
D) 200

Question 17

When approaching an intersection you should change your siren from "wail" mode to "yelp" mode ____ feet before the intersection.

A) 100
B) 150
C) 250
D) 300

Question 18

After activating your siren, you should proceed through an intersection at no more than ___ miles per hour.

A) 10
B) 5
C) 20
D) 15

Question 19

At the scene of a vehicle wreck, you should park an ambulance at least ____ feet beyond the wreckage.

A) 100
B) 50
C) 200
D) 150

Question 20

When you arrive at a patient's home for a call in a residential area, you should park

A) on the street facing the direction in which you will depart the scene.
B) on the street making sure to block off an area around the vehicle for safely loading the patient.
C) in the patient's driveway so that that nose of the ambulance points toward the street.
D) in the patient's driveway as close to the home entrance as possible.

Question 21

________ destroys all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores and is used for reusable equipment that has been in contact with mucous membranes.

A) Sterilization
B) Intermediate-level disinfection
C) Low-level disinfection
D) High-level disinfection

Question 22

________ destroys tuberculosis bacteria, vegetative bacteria, and most viruses and fungi except bacterial spores, and is also used to clean surfaces that contact intact skin or have been visibly contaminated with body fluids.

A) Low-level disinfection
B) High-level disinfection
C) Sterilization
D) Intermediate-level disinfection

Question 23

You need to clean your stethoscope, a backboard, and a splint that was splattered with a patient's blood. Which of the following techniques are you most likely to use?

A) Low-level disinfection
B) Intermediate-level disinfection
C) High-level disinfection
D) Sterilization

Question 24

You have finished a call and all follow-up tasks at 2:15 in the afternoon. Which of the following do you relay to dispatch?

A) "In service at 1615 and ready for another call."
B) "Medic , in service and available for traffic."
C) "Dispatch, medic available for traffic at 2:15 pm."
D) "Call finished and back in service for traffic."

Question 25

While transporting an unstable patient, you should do a reassessment at least every _____ minutes.

A) 15
B) 10
C) 5
D) 3

Question 26

When giving a verbal report during transfer to definitive care, you should include

A) your impressions of the home environment.
B) the patient's response to treatment given.
C) a list of all major and minor past illnesses.
D) All of these are correct

Question 27

Which of the following is the BEST example of medical equipment that must be carried in an ambulance?

A) Heavy-duty scissors
B) Comprehensive street map
C) Personal safety equipment
D) Communication devices

Question 28

In situations involving a trench rescue, emergency vehicles are parked at least ____ feet from the excavation site to minimize vibration.

A) 200
B) 300
C) 100
D) 400

Question 29

With which of the following procedures would you use steam under pressure or immersion in an EPA-registered chemical sterilizing agent for 6 to 10 hours?

A) High-level disinfection
B) Intermediate-level disinfection
C) Sterilization
D) LLD

Question 30

How should you properly disinfect a laryngoscope after you used it on a patient?

A) Clean with a hospital disinfectant that is labeled tuberculocidal.
B) Immerse it in an EPA chemical sterilizing agent for 20 minutes.
C) Immerse in a LLD method such as a bleach and water solution.
D) Scrub it with a household bleach and water solution.

Question 31

When using a collapsible stretcher, you should place straps at the chest, hips, legs and

A) feet.
B) thighs.
C) wrists.
D) shoulders.

Question 32

________ means that, in similar circumstances, a reasonable and responsible person would act in a way that is safe and considerate of others.

A) Due regard
B) Due process
C) Right-of-way
D) Right regard

Question 33

When arriving on the scene involving a hazardous substance spill, you should park at least ______ feet away.

A) 3000
B) 500
C) 1000
D) 2000

Question 34

What is the process in which physical or chemical means are used to remove or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item so that it cannot transmit infectious particles and is considered safe for handling, use, or disposal?

A) Sterilization
B) Disinfection
C) Decontamination
D) Sanitation

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a good infection control procedure?

A) Placing contaminated sharps, such as hypodermic needles, in the trash at the end of your shift.
B) Placing contaminated personal protective equipment in marked bags when you return to the station.
C) Cleaning up blood or body fluid spills with cloth towels and placing them in laundry bags.
D) Removing contaminated clothing as soon as possible and placing it in an appropriate container.

Question 36

Which of the following would you do as the first step in a vehicle inspection at the beginning of your shift?

A) Have a conversation with the previous crew.
B) Check the tread and pressure of all tires.
C) Visually inspect the vehicle for obvious damage.
D) Inspect the glass and windshield wipers.

Question 37

When you use your lights and sirens in an ambulance, you are

A) requesting the right-of-way.
B) performing a true emergency response.
C) transporting a critical patient.
D) fulfilling your duty-to-act.

Question 38

As an emergency response vehicle driver on route to a scene, you

A) are allowed to use any emergency route or access with extreme caution.
B) can travel up to 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
C) may proceed through a red light at a medium speed, after checking for traffic.
D) can proceed past a school bus that is loading children on the side of the road.

Question 39

A visual inspection of the ambulance should be performed

A) after every call.
B) after scheduled maintenance.
C) once every week.
D) before every shift.

Question 40

During this part of vehicle inspection, the EMT should

A) note any turn signal malfunction for future repair.
B) make sure the engine is turned off before proceeding.
C) adjust the seat and mirrors to his personal preference.
D) turn on the sirens to make sure they are working.

Question 41

When stopping at a crosswalk line, you should give ________ on the vehicle's air horn before entering the intersection.

A) three long blasts
B) three short blasts
C) two long blasts
D) two short blasts

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe the area on scene where emergency personnel have a low risk of exposure and injury?

A) Safe zone
B) Hot zone
C) Cold zone
D) Support zone