Quiz 9: Ground Ambulance Operations

Which of the following best describes "peak load"? A) The maximum amount of energy draw an ambulance's electrical system can handle B) The highest volume of calls at a given time C) The maximum amount of responses an agency can handle D) The maximum weight a stretcher can carry

Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design? A) OHSA KKK specs B) SSS 1288D specs C) DOT KKK 1822E specs D) The DOT standards

Which of the following best describes the concept of due regard? A) The higher standard of safety that guides the operation of emergency vehicles B) The set of laws that allow emergency vehicles to exceed the speed limit C) Slowing down as much as possible before going through a red light or stop sign D) 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? A) NHTSA B) DOT C) OSHA D) 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: A) essential equipment. B) required stock. C) equipment protocol. D) general equipment.

Which of the following best describes a type III ambulance? A) Conventional truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body B) Specialty van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance C) A standard van, forward control integral cab-body ambulance system D) A medium-duty ambulance rescue vehicle

The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) provides which of the following? A) Mandatory regulations for ambulance operations B) A legally enforceable standard for ambulance equipment C) Voluntary guidelines for ambulance equipment and supplies D) Detailed protocols for ambulance maintenance

How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made? A) Beginning of every shift B) Monthly C) Daily D) Weekly

Which of the following tasks would NOT typically be included in a daily vehicle/equipment checklist? A) Washing the ambulance B) Checking the fuel level C) Siren function evaluation D) 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: A) minimum deployment plan. B) system status management. C) assisted computerized deployment. D) system response protocol.

Most collisions involving ambulances occur: A) when exiting the station. B) in residential areas. C) on the highway. D) 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? A) Send law enforcement to find the owner of the vehicle. B) Using side- and rear-view mirrors, back up a few feet until you can clear the vehicle. C) Using a spotter, back up the ambulance until you are able to safely exit the area. D) 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? A) It greatly reduces transport time to the hospital. B) It poses significant risks to you, the patient, and other drivers. C) Sirens should not be used during inclement weather. D) 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) A multiple agency system B) A tiered system C) An alarm system D) 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: A) sound the horn as you approach, wait for the light to turn, and then proceed with lights and siren. B) change the tone of the siren as you approach, sound the horn, and wait for motorists to move. C) move into the oncoming lane, proceed without stopping in the intersection. D) 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? A) Downhill and downwind B) Near the warm zone for patient transport C) Uphill and upwind D) At least 500 yards away from the incident

You are the first on scene at a vehicle accident on a busy highway. You should: A) park the ambulance on the far side of the accident, leaving emergency lights on. B) park the ambulance on the near side of the accident, leaving emergency light on. C) park directly to the side of the accident, leaving only the side floodlights on. D) 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? A) Lateral impact at an uncontrolled intersection with low visibility B) Rollover due to high speed on a wet roadway C) Rear-end collision at low speed with no weather issues D) 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? A) tiered response system B) reserve capacity C) system status management D) 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: A) reserve capacity. B) deployment. C) peak load. D) congestion.