Chapter 37 Quiz Flashcards
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:
A. quickly proceed to the call and clean and restock the ambulance afterwards.
B. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit.
C. proceed to the call, functioning only as an emergency medical responder.
D. have your partner quickly clean the ambulance as you proceed to the call.
B. advise the dispatcher that you are out of service and to send another unit.
Chapter 37, page 1367, Phases of an Ambulance Call
For every emergency request, the dispatcher should routinely gather and record all of the following information, EXCEPT the:
A. patient’s medical history.
B. nature of the call.
C. location of the patient(s).
D. caller’s phone number.
A. patient’s medical history.
Chapter 37, page 1363, Phases of an Ambulance Call
The LEAST practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is:
A. near the side or rear door.
B. in the driver’s compartment.
C. inside the jump kit.
D. on the ambulance stretcher.
B. in the driver’s compartment.
Chapter 37, page 1357, Phases of an Ambulance Call
A type _____ ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed.
A. IV
B. III
C. II
D. I
D. I
Chapter 37, page 1353, Emergency Vehicle Design
When approaching a helicopter, whether the rotor blades are moving or not, you should:
A. carefully approach the aircraft from the rear unless a crew member instructs you to do otherwise.
B. remember that the main rotor blade is flexible and can dip as low as 5¢ to 6¢ from the ground.
C. approach the aircraft from the side because this will make it easier for you to access the aircraft doors.
D. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas.
D. never duck under the body or the tail boom because the pilot cannot see you in these areas.
Chapter 37, page 1379, Air Medical Operations
The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called:
A. sterilization.
B. cleaning.
C. high-level disinfection.
D. disinfection.
B. cleaning.
Chapter 37, page 1367, Phases of an Ambulance Call
During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is MOST important to:
A. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
B. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes.
C. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates.
D. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital.
A. converse with the patient and provide reassurance.
Chapter 37, page 1366, Phases of an Ambulance Call
Which of the following is an example of regional equipment or supplies?
A. Oral glucose
B. Inhaled bronchodilator
C. DuoDote Auto-Injector
D. Vacuum splint
C. DuoDote Auto-Injector
Chapter 37, page 1356, Phases of an Ambulance Call
General guidelines for safe ambulance driving include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. avoiding routes with heavy traffic congestion.
B. regularly using the siren as much as possible.
C. assuming that other drivers will not see you.
D. avoiding one-way streets whenever possible.
B. regularly using the siren as much as possible.
Chapter 37, page 1370, Defensive Ambulance Driving Techniques
Immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency call involving a traumatic injury, you should notify the dispatcher of your arrival and then:
A. determine if additional units are needed.
B. quickly gain access to the patient.
C. carefully assess the mechanism of injury.
D. observe the scene for safety hazards.
D. observe the scene for safety hazards.
Chapter 37, page 1363, Phases of an Ambulance Call
