EMT MOD 10

Front

True or False: As an ambulance operator, you should be familiar with the laws and regulations that apply on both the state and local levels.

Back

TRUE

Answer explanation

Per book: an EMT have certain privileges under the las as an operator of an emergency vehicle. However, at no time is it justified to operate an ambulance in a manner that JEOPARDIZES anyone else. Our job is to arrive to the scene safely and to ensure patient is transported in a safe manner.

Front

An EMS crew just received notification for a possible Myocardial infarction (MI). As the crew is en-route with their lights and sirens, they approached an intersection with a yellow traffic light that suddenly turned red. What action is appropriate for the Ambulance operator to perform next?

Back

Cautiously approach the light yielding, then proceeding through the traffic light, while keeping the lights and sirens on.

Answer explanation

As an EMS ambulance operator, you are allowed to do the following.

-Exceed the speed limit posted for the area

-Drive the wrong way down a one-way street or drive down the opposite side of the road.

- Turn in any direction at any intersection

-Cautiously proceed through the red light or red flashing signal.

Front

As an experienced EMT, what is the best explanation for a newly registered EMT's confusion regarding an ambulance's brakes?

Back

Older vehicles do not have ABS, therefore you must pump the brakes, to prevent losing control of an ambulance.

Answer explanation

- Older ambulances without ABS, will call the wheels to lock when you press the brakes, therefore you should pump your brakes slowly and smoothly.

- Newer vehicles have ABS, and the brakes should be applied firmly and steadily, NOT pumped.

Front

Which of the following is true in regards to using Law enforcement as an escort? It should be a last resort, you are putting yourself, partner, and patient at risk, It is the quickest and safest way to transport patient.... We should always transport using law enforcement, It doubles the siren sound and doubles the length at which strobe lights can be seen, All of the following are the appropriate choices.

Back

It should be a last resort, you are putting yourself, partner, and patient at risk

Answer explanation

All hazards associated with ambulance driving DOUBLE when an escort is involved, because you are at least the second vehicle through an intersection and motorist typically expect only one.

Front

What concern would you express to your partner while driving to the hospital in a thunderstorm with standing water on the roads and high speed?

Back

Slow down and gently pump the brakes to reduce the risk of hydroplaning.

Front

This class vest is designed for personnel whose work greatly diverts their attention from the roadway and where they are at serious risk from hazards created by moving vehicles. What class is it? Options: Class 0, Class 4, Class 2, Class 3

Back

Class 3

Answer explanation

there is no such thing as a class 0 and there is no such thing as a class 4

Front

Your crew are being dispatched to: 123 Walley-word for an unknown problem in the parking lot of a local grocery store. Of the following which is pertinent information received from the dispatcher: NOI/MOI, location of the call, square footage of the parking lot?

Back

location of the call

Front

In relation to "Infection control procedures", which of the following is destroyed by disinfectant solution concentration at 1:10: bacterial spores, mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), It destroys all forms of microbial life?

Back

mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Answer explanation

-1:10 - kills TB, most viruses, vegetative bacteria, and most fungi

- 1:100 - less concentrated solution kills: some virus, most bacteria, some fungi,

- Sterilization: destroys all microbial life.

Front

A local residence has an AMS patient on the inside, your partner states we need to get inside immediately, but the front door is locked! Which of the following is the next simplest access that you can direct to the EMT partner: grab the crowbar from the truck, we will break the attic window; The patient knew we were coming, it is not our fault the door is lock; Contact dispatch and tell them, no EMS is needed at this address; Quickly check every door and window to see if any is unlock to gain access.

Back

Quickly check every door and window to see if any is unlock to gain access.

Answer explanation

Simple access does not required the use of tools

Complex access requires the use of tools and specialized equipment.

Front

When approaching a scene with potential hazardous materials, which safety zone should EMS personnel initially stage at? Options: Hot Zone, Warm Zone, Cold Zone, Exclusion Zone

Back

Cold Zone