NREMT QUESTIONS 3 ( OPERATIONS& AVR)

Question 1

As an emergency vehicle operator, to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for service at the
beginning of your shift, you should first ensure that:
A) no warning lights indicate a problem with oil pressure.
B) the exterior of the ambulance is washed.
C) all oxygen cylinders are full.
D) there is enough linen onboard for several calls.

Answer 1

A) no warning lights indicate a problem with oil pressure.

Question 2

At the beginning of your shift, you should first ensure that:
A) the onboard oxygen system is filled above 5,000 PSI.
B) t h e exterior of the ambulance is washed.
C) the off-going crew has completed their PCRs.
D) all critical supplies are present on the ambulance.

Answer 2

D) all critical supplies are present on the ambulance.

Question 3

Your service has just purchased a new type of wheeled stretcher. Prior to using it on an emergency
call, you must:
A) receive in-service training.
B) lubricate the moving parts.
C) label it with your service’s name.
D) record the serial numbers.

Answer 3

A) receive in-service training.

Question 4

You are arriving on the scene of a car crash in the left lane of a three-lane limited access highway.
A fire engine is parked diagonally across the middle and left lane 50 feet before the crash. Where should you park your ambulance?

A) Between the fire engine and the crash in the middle lane
B) Alongside the crash in the middle lane
C) Before the fire engine in the left lane
D) After the crash in the left lane

Answer 4

D) After the crash in the left lane

Question 5

After being dispatched to a call, as the ambulance operator, you should ensure that:
A) there is enough oil in the engine.
B) all occupants of the vehicle are properly secured.
C) the fuel tank is full.
D) your partner is aware of your route of travel to the call.

Answer 5

B) all occupants of the vehicle are

Question 6

You are responding to a call using lights and siren. As you approach an intersection, the light in
your direction of travel turns red. Prior to entering the intersection, you should:

A) drive left-of-center if other vehicles are in your way.
B) ensure the right-of-way has been yielded.
C) flash your headlights and cover the brake while coasting.
D) sound your horn and accelerate.

Answer 6

B) ensure the right-of-way has been yielded.

Question 7

If you are the first emergency vehicle to arrive on the scene of a car crash, you should position your
ambulance :
A) after the crash with the flow of traffic.
B) alongside the crash against the flow of traffic.
C) between the flow of traffic a n d the crash.
D) alongside the crash with the flow of traffic.

Answer 7

C) between the flow of traffic a n d the crash.

Question 9

8) Which of the following strategies should be used to make responding to 9-1-1 calls safer?
A) When responding with other emergency vehicles, use multiple routes of travel.
B) Use GPS mapping systems to determine the quickest route of travel.
C) Reduce following distances when using law enforcement escorts.
D) Minimize the use of lights and siren responses.

Answer 9

D) Minimize the use of lights and siren responses.

Question 10

9) You and your partner are preparing to lift a patient who weighs 200 pounds. You should:
A) twist your back as you lift.
B) keep the patient 12 inches away as you lift.
C) use your legs when lifting.
D) position your feet together.

Answer 10

C) use legs when lifting

Question 12