chpter 36 operations

Question 1

Your ambulance is the first emergency vehicle to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision. How should you position your​ ambulance?

Answer 1

To create a physical barrier between traffic and the scene

Question 2

what is required to be a part of the​ on-board, permanently mounted equipment in a basic life support​ ambulance?

Answer 2

Fixed suction unit

Question 3

Disregarding certain traffic laws while responding to an emergency​ is:

Answer 3

a privilege granted under law.

Question 4

what guidelines should you adhere to when setting up a landing zone for a​ helicopter?

Answer 4

Select an area that is a flat square with​ 100-foot sides.

Question 5

what is allowed of EMTs driving an emergency ambulance in MOST​ states?

Answer 5

Exceeding the posted speed limit

Question 6

what disinfectants or procedures would be appropriate for cleaning and killing germs on ambulance floors and​ walls?

Answer 6

Low level

Question 7

An ambulance is typically classified according​ to:

Answer 7

US DOT specifications

Question 8

Drivers expect a vehicle operating​ four-way flashers to​ be:

Answer 8

traveling at a very slow speed.

Question 9

To make up an ambulance​ cot, you would​ FIRST:

Answer 9

raise the cot to a​ high-level position.

Question 10

what ambulance is built for rugged durability and large​ storage?

Answer 10

Medium duty

Question 11

How many straps should a​ patient-securing device​ have?

Answer 11

At least three

Question 12

what type of ambulance is identified by the U.S. Department of​ Transportation?

Answer 12

Medium duty

Question 13

At the landing zone for a medical​ helicopter, which of the following actions is​ appropriate?

Answer 13

Approach the aircraft from the​ front, escorted by the flight personnel.

Question 14

A true emergency requiring the emergency mode of ambulance operation is typically defined​ as:

Answer 14

the possibility of loss of life and limb.