Older patients are usually slower in conversations because they:,,,a. Have arteriosclerosis,b. Give more importance to words,c. Think more slowly,d. Have atherosclerosis,e. None of the above,B
"Should you have to move a blind patient who is able to walk,",you should:,,a. Stand behind him and guide his way pushing on his shoulders,"b. Stand in front of the patient, letting him hold your shoulders",c. Stand to one side slightly ahead and let him hold your arm,d. Always move the patient by wheeled stretcher or chair,e. None of the above,C
Your first step in trying to care for an attempted suicide,victim is to:,,a. Gain access to the patient,b. Wait for police assistance,c. Survey for behavioral changes,d. Make contact with the patient,e. None of the above,D
The EMT can usually avoid having to restrain a patient having,a psychiatric emergency by:,,a. Representing authority,b. Acting with a police officer present,c. Taking time to reassure patient,d. Acting quickly at the scene,e. None of the above,C
The EMT's first priority at the safe crime scene is to:,,,a. Provide needed emergency care,b. Preserve the chain of evidence,c. Help control bystanders,d. Gain information about the crime from the victim,e. None of the above,A
The telephone number 911 is:,,,a. A number used in the two-dispatch-center system,b. An example of one-number calling,c. The universal emergency number,d. The number used for cross-communications access,e. None of the above,B
The first thing a dispatcher should do when answering a,call is to:,,"a. Ask, if there is an emergency",b. Request the caller's name,c. Identify the agency,d. Request the location of the caller,e. None of the above,C
"If there is an emergency, the next step is for the dispatcher ",to ask for:,,a. Patient's name and age,b. Street address,c. Caller's name and call back number,d. The nature of the emergency,e. None of the above,C
"The dispatcher should find out, as the next bit of information, the:",,,a. The location of the emergency,b. The name of the caller,c. The name of the sick or injured person,d. The nature of the emergency,e. None of the above,D
"There is an emergency, the exact nature of which is known. The",dispatcher must now find out the:,,a. Patient's exact location,b. Age of the patient,c. Caller's name,d. CAller's telephone number,e. None of the above,A
"When driving an ambulance, realize that there are NO state",laws that grant:,,a. Use of controlled additional speed,b. Safe passage through traffic signals,c. Privilege of special parking at the scene,d. Absolute right of way,e. None of the above,D
"Along with physical and mental capabilities, ambulance drivers",should be noted for their:,,a. Ability to move other vehicles off the roadway,b. Cooperative attitude,c. Ability to always be UP for the run,d. Justified feelings of superiority,e. None of the above,B
Stopping distance is defined as _________ distance plus the,braking distance.,,a. Reaction,b. Nonacceleration,c. Coasting,d. Decision,e. None of the above,A
When braking on ice:,,,a. Jam the brakes,b. Brake with your left foot,"c. Don't brake, steer out of trouble",d. Pump the brakes,e. None of the above,D
When skidding on a wet surface:,,,a. Turn in the direction opposite the skid,"b. Don't steer, just pump your brakes",c. Turn in the direction of the skid,d. Steer and accelerate,e. None of the above,C
You can avoid an accident with the vehicle ahead by:,,,a. Quick passing,b. Following at a safe distance,c. Approaching carefully and hitting your horn,d. Flipping on your high-beams,e. None of the above,B
You can avoid an accident with a vehicle behind the ambulance,by properly using your directional signals and by:,,a. Accelerating,b. Passing the car ahead,c. Braking smoothly,d. Pulling off the roadway,e. None of the above,C
On left-hand curves:,,,a. Oncoming traffic will drift into yur path,b. You may drift into oncoming traffic,c. Avoid drift by accelerating into the curve,d. Always apply firm braking action,e. None of the above,A
One-third of all traffic accidents occur:,,,a. At intersections,b. When passing,c. With the vehicle ahead,d. With the vehicle behind,e. None of the above,A
The best technique to shorten braking distance is to:,,,a. Brake with your left foot,b. Turn while braking,c. Turn while pumping your brakes,d. Reduce speed,e. None of the above,D
"For every 10 miles per hour of ambulance speed, you should",allow _______ vehicle lengths between the ambulance and the,car ahead.,a. One-half,b. 5,c. 1,d. 10,e. None of the above,C
Most accidents involving an ambulance returning to quarters are,between the ambulance and a vehicle that is:,,a. Coming in the opposite direction,b. Directly ahead,c. Directly behind,d. Passing,e. None of the above,D
Which of the following should be in constant use when responding ,and transporting patients?,,a. Warning lights,b. Horn,c. Siren,d. All of the above,e. None of the above,A
"When parking on a roadway at the emergency scene, use the","ambulance warning lights, lock the brakes and:",,a. Always leave the head lamps on,b. Park at least 100 feet from an accident,c. Chock the wheels,d. Turn the wheels to the left,e. None of the above,C
"When explosives are involved, park the ambulance at least",_______ feet from the burning vehicle.,,a. 50,b. 100,c. 1000,d. 2000,e. One mile,D
"If there are ruptured fuel tanks at the emergency scene, always",attempt to park the ambulance:,,a. Downhill from the scene,b. Parallel to the scene,c. Perpendicular to the scene,d. Uphill from the scene,e. None of the above,D
For which of the following locked windows would breaking the ,glass be your best solution?,,a. Double-hung,b. Sliding,c. Casement,d. All of the above,e. None of the above,C
Grayish yellow smoke puffs leaving structural openings could,indicate:,,a. Backdraft ,b. Flash vacuum,c. Heavier-than-air gases,d. No open flames,e. None of the above,A
You wish to transfer a patient without spinal injury. Movement,is unrestricted. The patient carrying device of choice is the:,,a. Folding ambulance stretcher,b. Wire basket stretcher,c. Wheeled ambulance stretcher,d. Slat stretcher,e. None of the above,C
Which of the following would be best suited for moving a patient,without spinal injury through a narrow hallway?,,a. Folding ambulance stretcher,b. Wire basket stretcher,c. Wheeled ambulance stretcher,d. Slat stretcher,e. None of the above,B
You have a patient positioned on a scoop-style stretcher and wish,to lower him from a roof top. You should:,,a. Place the stretcher and patient in a plastic basket stretcher,b. Transfer the patient to a spine board,c. Place the patient in a wire basket stretcher,d. Lower the patient in the scoop-style stretcher,e. None of the above,A
"To avoid trauma to an injured spine, the best patient-carrying",device would be:,,a. Scoop-style stretcher,b. Wheeled ambulance stretcher,c. Wire basket stretcher,d. Portable ambulance stretcher,e. None of the above,A
The most commonly used method for transferring a bed-level,patient to a wheeled ambulance stretcher is the:,,a. Draw sheet method,b. Slide carry method,c. Direct carry method,d. Slide transfer method,e. None of the above,C
A patient on a portable stretcher is to be transported on the floor,of the ambulance. Which of the following procedures is used to load,the stretcher onto the ambulance?,a. Direct carry method,b. Side carry method,c. Modified direct carry,d. End carry,e. None of the above,D
The most common practice used for carrying a wheeled ambulance,stretcher is the:,,a. Direct carry method,b. Slide carry method,c. Side carry,d. End carry,e. None of the above,D
A patient without fractures or spinal injuries must be moved,from the floor to a stair chair. The technique used is the:,,a. Direct carry method,b. Extremity transfer,c. Side carry,d. End carry,e. None of the above,B
A stair chair is best carried with 1 rescuer:,,,a. On each side,b. Gripping the top and one rescuer gripping the chair legs,c. Gripping the top and one rescuer on each side,d. Gripping the chair legs and one rescuer on each side,e. None of the above,B
"For moving a patient on a stair chair over rough ground, secure",the patient with straps positioned:,,a. Only at the waist,b. At the chest and waist,"c. At the chest, thighs, and lower legs",d. At the chest and thighs ,e. None of the above,C
Which of the following carries must be performed in one,unbroken sweep?,,a. Pack-strap carry,b. Front piggy-back carry,c. Firefighter's carry,d. Four-rescuer log roll,e. None of the above,C
"Once the patient has been loaded into the ambulance, The EMT should:",,,a. Position the patient,b. Secure the cot,c. Take vital signs,d. Check the patient's airway,e. None of the above,B
Some unconscious patients should be transported in the,__________ position.,,a. Supine,b. Semi-erect,c. Coma ( lateral recumbent ),d. Prone,e. None of the above,C
"When the patient has been loaded into the ambulance, 3 vital signs",are always taken. Which of the following vital signs is NOT taken,in every case?,a. Temperature,b. Blood pressure,c. Pulse rate,d. Respiratory rate,e. None of the above,A
"If a cardiac arrest occurs during the transport, the EMT's",first step is to:,,a. Request the driver to stop the ambulance,b. Radio the hospital,c. Initiate CPR,d. Insert an airway,e. Call for a Paramedic,A
The two objectives of a disentanglement operation are to expand,and create openings through which the patient can be removed and to:,,a. Remove wreakage from the patient,b. Remove the patient,c. Package the patient,d. Stabilize the vehicle,e. None of the above,C
"When removing a vehicle's crushed roof, fold the roof just ahead",of the:,,a. A-posts,b. B-posts,c. C-posts,d. D-posts,e. None of the above,C
Which of the following is the correct order for cutting posts,when removing a vehicle's crushed to?,,a. A-post; C-post; A-post; C-post,b. A-post; B-post; A-post; B-post,c. A-post; A-post; B-post; B-post,"d. A-post, B-post, C-post; repeat on the other side",e. None of the above,B
"After protecting the patient, the next step in displacing a",steering column is to:,,a. Cut through the inner core of the steering wheel,b. Remove the lower section of the steering wheel,c. Wrap the short chain around the hub,d. Secure the slip hook of the chain to an anchor point on frame,e. None of the above,B
"For widening door openings with a hand winch, the short chain",is anchored to the vehicle's:,,a. Hood,b. Door frame,c. Door handle,d. Frame,e. None of the above,D
"For widening door openings with a hand winch, the long chain",is fastened around the vehicle's:,,a. Frame,b. Hood,c. Door,d. Door handle,e. None of the above,C
The recommended hand tool for displacing a dash is:,,,a. Hand winch,b. Chains,c. Pry bar,d. Wreaker's winch and cable,e. None of the above,A
The first step in displacing a vehicle seat is to:,,,a. Cut the seat bolts from underneath,b. Stabilize the patient's position,c. Cut the seat adjustment springs,d. Depress the seat adjustment mechanism,e. None of the above,B
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