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Transport Operations Flashcards

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1
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NFPA code that covers certifying ambulance operators

A

NFPA 1917

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Basic ambulance designs

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  1. Type I
  2. Type II
  3. Type III
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Conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed

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Type I

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Standard van, forward-control integral cab-body ambulance

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Type II

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Specialty van cab with a modular ambulance body that is mounted on a cut-away van chassis

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Type III

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Nine phases of ambulance call

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  1. Preparation for the call
  2. Dispatch
  3. En route
  4. Arrival at scene
  5. Transfer of the patient to the ambulance
  6. En route to the receiving facility
  7. At the receiving facility
  8. En route to the station
  9. Postrun
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7
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Suctioning units should be capable of up to ___

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300 mm Hg

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8
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Mounted oxygen should have a capacity of ___

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3000 L and capable of 1 to 15 L/min

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9
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Humidified oxygen should be available for runs longer than ___

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1 hour

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10
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When delivering CPR, use a rolled towel to elevate the shoulders ___

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3 - 4 inches

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11
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Provides a firm surface under the patient’s torso so you can give effective chest compressions

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CPR board

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12
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You should be able to tilt the head of the stretcher upward to at least a ___

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60° angle

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13
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Portable kit containing items that are used in the initial care of the patient

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Jump kit

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14
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Vest for working in the road

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ANSI Class 2 reflective vest

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15
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Why not to use road flares?

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Pose additional hazards, such as ignition of flammable liquids or gases

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16
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Flashlights recommended

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Two high-intensity halogen, 20,000 candle power flashlights of the recharging, battery-powered, standup type

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17
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Minimum fire extinguisher recommended

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ABC, dry chem, 5-lb

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18
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When to inspect ambulance and equipment

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Daily

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19
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If you are the first EMT at the scene of an MCI, ___

A

Quickly estimate the number of patients, and communicate that information

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20
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Where to park if there is hazardous material at the scene

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Uphill and upwind

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21
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Park your vehicle with a clear ___

A

Departure path

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22
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If arriving after other emergency vehicles, the ambulance should be positioned ___

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About 100’ beyond the scene

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23
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If you are the first vehicle to arrive on scene, you should park ___

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About 100’ before the scene on the same side of the road in the fend-off position

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Fend-off position

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Parked at a diagonal angle with the front wheels turned away from the scene

25
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The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment

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Cleaning

26
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The killing of pathogenic agents by directly applying a chemical made for that purpose to a surface or equipment

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Disinfection

27
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The killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection and use of thorough application processes

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High-level disinfection

28
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A process, such as the use of heat, which removes all microbial contamination

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Sterilization

29
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Bleach ratio for cleaning stretcher

A

1:100 dilution

30
Q

Brakes on types I and III vehicles have a ___ feel than on a type II vehicle

A

Heavier

31
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The ambulance should usually stay in the ___ lane

A

Left

32
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How far to stay behind vehicles

A

4 or 5 seconds

33
Q

The safe distance between your vehicle and others around you

A

Cushion of safety

34
Q

Always see the spotter from ___

A

The driver’s side mirror

35
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The position of the vehicle on the roadway relative to the inside or outside edge of the paved surface

A

Road position

36
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Hydroplaning may occur at speeds of ___

A

30 mph

37
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If hydroplane occurs ___

A

Gradually slow down without jamming on the brakes

38
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After driving out of water ___

A

Lightly tap the brakes several times until they are dry. If they have anti-lock brakes, apply steady, light pressure

39
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If you approach a red light ___

A

Come to a complete stop before proceding

40
Q

To signal that a second emergency vehicle is coming through the intersection ___

A

Use a different siren tone from the first vehicle

41
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When entering or exiting the freeway ___

A

Turn off lights and sirens

42
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Two basic types of air medical units

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  1. Fixed wing
  2. Rotary wing
43
Q

Generally used for interhospital patient transfers over distances greater than 200 to 250 miles

A

Fixed-wing aircraft

44
Q

Medical evacuation

A

Medevac

45
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Helicopter landing zone guidelines

A
  1. 100’ x 100’ is best
  2. 60’ x 60’ is the minimum
  3. Slope should not exceed 5 to 7 degrees
  4. Clear of loose debris
  5. No overhead or tall hazards
46
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How to mark the landing zone

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Use weighted cones, or position emergency vehicles at the corners of the zone with the headlights facing inwards to form an “X”

47
Q

Flares should not be used to mark a landing zone because ___

A

They can become airborne and start a fire or cause an explosion

48
Q

Both the approach and departure from the landing zone will be made ___

A

Into the wind

49
Q

Helo blades are spinning

A

Hot

50
Q

Only enter the landing zone ___

A

If directed by the pilot

51
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If entering the landing zone, stay away from ___

A

The rear of the aircraft

52
Q

Always approach a helo from the ___

A

Front between 10 and 2 o’clock

53
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If you must move from one side to the other of the helo ___

A

Go around the front

54
Q

Helo blades may dip as low as ___

A

4’

55
Q

When approaching a helo, walk in a ___ position

A

Crouched

56
Q

Smoking, open flames, and flares are prohibited within ___ of the helo

A

50’

57
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If the helo lands on a slop, only approach from the ___ side

A

Downhill side

58
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The landing zone should be ___ from the hazmat zone

A

Uphill and upwind

Emergency Medical Technician (100 decks)

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