The higher standard expected of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who drive the ambulance under emergency conditions, and otherwise, is known as:
a tiered response system
due regard.
the gold standard.
standard operating procedure.
The first part of any proactive collision prevention program for emergency medical services (EMS) systems should start with what element?
Defining the problem
Changing state driving laws to lessen the liability for EMS operators
Purchasing heavy duty braking parts for the ambulances
Putting the EMS providers through a defensive driving class
The period of time when the highest volume of emergency calls occurs is known as the:
call volume average.
call volume maximum.
peak load.
emergency density load.
The essential equipment carried on an ambulance is determined by:
protocols
the medical director.
state emergency medical services (EMS) code.
the EMS director/chief.
Which of the following groups sets guidelines that are voluntary for ambulance services to follow?
Commission on Accreditation for Ambulance Services (CAAS)
National Traffic Safety Administration
State governing emergency medical services (EMS) board
Department of Transportation
What federal document specifies the way ambulances look?
Transportation design document
DOT Regulation K
DOT KKK 1822 specs
NHTSA design spec
What type of ambulance is a standard van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance?
Type I
Medium-duty ambulance
Type II
Type III
The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) provides voluntary guidelines that require ambulance services to comply with:
Department of Transportation guidelines.
National Institute of Occupational Safety guidelines.
National Fire Protection Agency guidelines.
state and local guidelines.
Which item would NOT be on a typical vehicle-equipment checklist?
Advanced life support (ALS) equipment, medication, and supplies
Oxygen therapy and suction equipment
Patient infection control supplies
Review of daily weather conditions
What is the best reason for completing a daily ambulance checklist?
The ambulance is stocked and ready to respond to emergencies as required.
The state guidelines for essential equipment carried on an ambulance are being adhered to daily.
The ambulance does not need any preventive maintenance that day.
The off-going crew did their job of stocking the unit after each call.
Which of the following would be the most important action to take while checking the ambulance at the beginning of the shift?
Talk with the off-going crew about what runs they completed
Review all equipment locations with your partner.
Make sure you have some food in the ambulance in case of a busy day.
Clock in for your shift.
If the ambulance or any equipment needs repair, it is your responsibility to report the failure to:
the next shift.
your shift partner.
the emergency department at the first receiving hospital.
your supervisor.
System status management (SSM) is a computerized personnel and ambulance deployment system designed to help emergency medical services (EMS) systems:
meet service demands.
allocate spending on EMS.
review the quality of treatment.
justify higher spending on EMS.
If an ambulance is deployed to a specific location to await any emergency calls, that is known as its:
call volume prediction.
pre-planning.
primary areas of responsibility (PARs).
pre-positioning.
Research has suggested that improved patient outcomes are associated:
only with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of less than 8 minutes.
only with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of less than 4 minutes.
with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of less than an hour.
with emergency medical services (EMS) response times of 4 to 8 minutes.
One important factor in considering ambulance staffing requirements is the:
number of cars registered in the district.
number of elderly people who live in the district.
number of schools in the district.
peak load each day.
Which of the following is true regarding modern ambulances?
They drive like a large truck.
They have a similar center of gravity to a car.
They stop more quickly than a car.
They accelerate quickly.
Which of the condition has likely contributed to the increase in ambulance collisions over the last decade?
Modern automobiles are more sealed and soundproof.
Emergency medical services (EMS) drivers are less educated about driving than were drivers in previous years.
Drivers are tired of yielding for emergency vehicles.
There are too many emergency vehicles on the roadway.
According to statistics gathered by the state of New York, the most dangerous places for emergency vehicles, with regard to risk of collision, are:
interstate highways.
intersections.
city streets.
two-lane rural highways.
Which statement regarding siren use is correct?
Motorists always hear sirens and respond appropriately.
Assume that motorists will heed the siren and yield right of way.
Use the siren continuously in heavy traffic.
Drivers may panic and behave erratically when they hear the siren.
Which of the following best describes "peak load"?
The maximum amount of energy draw an ambulance's electrical system can handle
The highest volume of calls at a given time
The maximum amount of responses an agency can handle
The maximum weight a stretcher can carry
Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design?
OHSA KKK specs
SSS 1288D specs
DOT KKK 1822E specs
The DOT standards
Which of the following best describes the concept of due regard?
The higher standard of safety that guides the operation of emergency vehicles
The set of laws that allow emergency vehicles to exceed the speed limit
Slowing down as much as possible before going through a red light or stop sign
The standards that guide the use of lights and sirens when driving an emergency vehicle
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?
NHTSA
DOT
OSHA
State EMSA
Ambulances are required to carry certain medications and supplies in order to provide a minimum standard of care. This equipment is referred to as:
essential equipment.
required stock.
equipment protocol.
general equipment.
Which of the following best describes a type III ambulance?
Conventional truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body
Specialty van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance
A standard van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance system
A medium-duty ambulance rescue vehicle
The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) provides which of the following?
Mandatory regulations for ambulance operations
A legally enforceable standard for ambulance equipment
Voluntary guidelines for ambulance equipment and supplies
Detailed protocols for ambulance maintenance
How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made?
Beginning of every shift
Monthly
Daily
Weekly
Which of the following tasks would NOT typically be included in a daily vehicle/equipment checklist?
Washing the ambulance
Checking the fuel level
Siren function evaluation
Oxygen pressure level assessment
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:
minimum deployment plan
system status management
assisted computerized deployment.
system response protocol.
Most collisions involving ambulances occur:
when exiting the station
in residential areas.
on the highway.
at intersections.
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?
Send law enforcement to find the owner of the vehicle
Using side- and rear-view mirrors, back up a few feet until you can clear the vehicle
Using a spotter, back up the ambulance until you are able to safely exit the area.
Wait until the owner of the vehicle returns and ask the owner to pull forward.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of lights and sirens during ambulance operations?
It greatly reduces transport time to the hospital.
It poses significant risks to you, the patient, and other drivers.
Sirens should not be used during inclement weather.
Lights and sirens can be used whenever it is convenient.
Which of the following describes a system that uses a number of agencies, responder levels, and delivery vehicles?
A multiple agency system
A tiered system
An alarm system
A multijurisdictional response system
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:
sound the horn as you approach, wait for the light to turn, and then proceed with lights and siren.
change the tone of the siren as you approach, sound the horn, and wait for motorists to move
move into the oncoming lane, proceed without stopping in the intersection.
announce over your loudspeaker that motorists should exit the intersection to allow you to pass.
At the scene of a potential hazmat incident, where should the ambulance be parked?
Downhill and downwind
Near the warm zone for patient transport
Uphill and upwind
At least 500 yards away from the incident
You are the first on scene at a vehicle accident on a busy highway. You should:
Park the ambulance on the far side of the accident, leaving emergency lights on.
park the ambulance on the near side of the accident, leaving emergency light on.
park directly to the side of the accident, leaving only the side floodlights on.
park past the accident, turning off emergency lights to avoid confusing motorists.
Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of crash involving an ambulance?
Lateral impact at an uncontrolled intersection with low visibility
Rollover due to high speed on a wet roadway
Rear-end collision at low speed with no weather issues
Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no weather issues
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?
tiered response system
reserve capacity
PAR
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:
reserve capacity.
deployment
congestion
