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The higher standard expected of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who drive the ambulance under emergency conditions, and otherwise, is known as:
Pregunta 2
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The first part of any proactive collision prevention program for emergency medical services (EMS) systems should start with what element?
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Defining the problem
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Changing state driving laws to lessen the liability for EMS operators
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Purchasing heavy duty braking parts for the ambulances
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Putting the EMS providers through a defensive driving class
Pregunta 3
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The period of time when the highest volume of emergency calls occurs is known as the:
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call volume average.
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call volume maximum.
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peak load.
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emergency density load.
Pregunta 4
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The essential equipment carried on an ambulance is determined by:
Pregunta 5
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Which of the following groups sets guidelines that are voluntary for ambulance services to follow?
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Commission on Accreditation for Ambulance Services (CAAS)
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National Traffic Safety Administration
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State governing emergency medical services (EMS) board
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Department of Transportation
Pregunta 6
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What federal document specifies the way ambulances look?
Pregunta 7
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What type of ambulance is a standard van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance?
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Type I
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Medium-duty ambulance
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Type II
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Type III
Pregunta 8
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The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) provides voluntary guidelines that require ambulance services to comply with:
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Department of Transportation guidelines.
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National Institute of Occupational Safety guidelines.
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National Fire Protection Agency guidelines.
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state and local guidelines.
Pregunta 9
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Which item would NOT be on a typical vehicle-equipment checklist?
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Advanced life support (ALS) equipment, medication, and supplies
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Oxygen therapy and suction equipment
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Patient infection control supplies
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Review of daily weather conditions
Pregunta 10
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What is the best reason for completing a daily ambulance checklist?
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The ambulance is stocked and ready to respond to emergencies as required.
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The state guidelines for essential equipment carried on an ambulance are being adhered to daily.
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The ambulance does not need any preventive maintenance that day.
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The off-going crew did their job of stocking the unit after each call.
Pregunta 11
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Which of the following would be the most important action to take while checking the ambulance at the beginning of the shift?
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Talk with the off-going crew about what runs they completed
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Review all equipment locations with your partner.
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Make sure you have some food in the ambulance in case of a busy day.
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Clock in for your shift.
Pregunta 12
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If the ambulance or any equipment needs repair, it is your responsibility to report the failure to:
Pregunta 13
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System status management (SSM) is a computerized personnel and ambulance deployment system designed to help emergency medical services (EMS) systems:
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meet service demands.
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allocate spending on EMS.
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review the quality of treatment.
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justify higher spending on EMS.
Pregunta 14
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If an ambulance is deployed to a specific location to await any emergency calls, that is known as its:
Pregunta 15
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Research has suggested that improved patient outcomes are associated:
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only with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of less than 8 minutes.
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only with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of less than 4 minutes.
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with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of less than an hour.
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with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of 4 to 8 minutes.
Pregunta 16
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One important factor in considering ambulance staffing requirements is the:
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number of cars registered in the district.
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number of elderly people who live in the district.
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number of schools in the district.
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peak load each day.
Pregunta 17
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Which of the following is true regarding modern ambulances?
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They drive like a large truck.
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They have a similar center of gravity to a car.
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They stop more quickly than a car.
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They accelerate quickly.
Pregunta 18
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Which of the condition has likely contributed to the increase in ambulance collisions over the last decade?
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Modern automobiles are more sealed and soundproof.
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Emergency medical services (EMS) drivers are less educated about driving than were drivers in previous years.
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Drivers are tired of yielding for emergency vehicles.
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There are too many emergency vehicles on the roadway.
Pregunta 19
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According to statistics gathered by the state of New York, the most dangerous places for emergency vehicles, with regard to risk of collision, are:
Pregunta 20
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Which statement regarding siren use is correct?
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Motorists always hear sirens and respond appropriately.
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Assume that motorists will heed the siren and yield right of way.
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Use the siren continuously in heavy traffic.
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Drivers may panic and behave erratically when they hear the siren.
Pregunta 21
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Which of the following best describes "peak load"?
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The maximum amount of energy draw an ambulance's electrical system can handle
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The highest volume of calls at a given time
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The maximum amount of responses an agency can handle
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The maximum weight a stretcher can carry
Pregunta 22
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Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design?
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OHSA KKK specs
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SSS 1288D specs
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DOT KKK 1822E specs
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The DOT standards
Pregunta 23
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Which of the following best describes the concept of due regard?
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The higher standard of safety that guides the operation of emergency vehicles
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The set of laws that allow emergency vehicles to exceed the speed limit
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Slowing down as much as possible before going through a red light or stop sign
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The standards that guide the use of lights and sirens when driving an emergency vehicle
Pregunta 24
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Which government agency is responsible for creating guidelines that mandate the use of
disinfecting agents, sharps containers, red bags, HEPA masks, and personal protective
equipment?
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NHTSA
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DOT
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OSHA
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State EMSA
Pregunta 25
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Ambulances are required to carry certain medications and supplies in order to provide a
minimum standard of care. This equipment is referred to as:
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essential equipment.
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required stock.
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equipment protocol.
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general equipment.
Pregunta 26
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Which of the following best describes a type III ambulance?
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Conventional truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body
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Specialty van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance
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A standard van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance system
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A medium-duty ambulance rescue vehicle
Pregunta 27
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The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) provides which of the
following?
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Mandatory regulations for ambulance operations
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A legally enforceable standard for ambulance equipment
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Voluntary guidelines for ambulance equipment and supplies
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Detailed protocols for ambulance maintenance
Pregunta 28
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How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made?
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Beginning of every shift
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Monthly
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Daily
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Weekly
Pregunta 29
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Which of the following tasks would NOT typically be included in a daily vehicle/equipment
checklist?
Pregunta 30
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Some EMS agencies use a system for ambulance deployment that involves placing
ambulances in strategic locations to best meet the demands of call volume and ensure response
times. This system is called:
Pregunta 31
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Most collisions involving ambulances occur:
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when exiting the station
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in residential areas.
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on the highway.
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at intersections.
Pregunta 32
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You are leaving the scene of a medical call and realize that a civilian has parked in front of
you, blocking your egress. Which of the following is an appropriate response?
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Send law enforcement to find the owner of the vehicle
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Using side- and rear-view mirrors, back up a few feet until you can clear the vehicle
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Using a spotter, back up the ambulance until you are able to safely exit the area.
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Wait until the owner of the vehicle returns and ask the owner to pull forward.
Pregunta 33
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of lights and sirens during ambulance
operations?
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It greatly reduces transport time to the hospital.
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It poses significant risks to you, the patient, and other drivers.
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Sirens should not be used during inclement weather.
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Lights and sirens can be used whenever it is convenient.
Pregunta 34
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Which of the following describes a system that uses a number of agencies, responder levels,
and delivery vehicles?
Pregunta 35
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You are driving with lights and siren to an emergency call. As you approach a busy intersection, you see that the light is red and there are cars stopped in all lanes of traffic. You should:
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sound the horn as you approach, wait for the light to turn, and then proceed with lights and siren.
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change the tone of the siren as you approach, sound the horn, and wait for motorists to move
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move into the oncoming lane, proceed without stopping in the intersection.
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announce over your loudspeaker that motorists should exit the intersection to allow you to pass.
Pregunta 36
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At the scene of a potential hazmat incident, where should the ambulance be parked?
Pregunta 37
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You are the first on scene at a vehicle accident on a busy highway. You should:
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Park the ambulance on the far side of the accident, leaving emergency lights on.
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park the ambulance on the near side of the accident, leaving emergency light on.
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park directly to the side of the accident, leaving only the side floodlights on.
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park past the accident, turning off emergency lights to avoid confusing motorists.
Pregunta 38
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Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of crash involving an ambulance?
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Lateral impact at an uncontrolled intersection with low visibility
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Rollover due to high speed on a wet roadway
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Rear-end collision at low speed with no weather issues
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Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no weather issues
Pregunta 39
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Which of these is a computerized personnel and ambulance deployment system designed to
meet service demands with fewer resources and to ensure appropriate response times and vehicle
locations?
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tiered response system
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reserve capacity
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system status management
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PAR
Pregunta 40
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The ability to muster additional crews when all ambulances are on call or when a system’s
resources are taxed by a multiple-casualty incident is:
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reserve capacity.
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deployment
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peak load.
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congestion