Provides advanced medical care and treatment to persons in life threatening medical 120 0 obj <>stream B. increase your speed to create more distance. C. it may not allow for their reaction time to respond to your vehicle. There are no scene hazards. Disinfection is MOST accurately defined as: D. slowly and carefully pass the bus on the left side. The six-pointed Star of Life emblem identifies vehicles that: A. are staffed by a minimum of one certified advanced EMT (AEMT). WebThorough knowledge of the following, EXCEPT: Regularly using the siren as as. What is the minimum size of a helicopter landing zone? The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface or equipment is called: In most instances, you should move a patient on a wheeled ambulance stretcher by: 1 pushing the head of the stretcher while your partner guides the foot. Crashes during emergency and non-emergency operation and gas field operator with shell Canada for four years years! WebMINIMUM STAFFING IN THE PT COMPARTMENT OF A BLS AMBULANCE INCLUDES: NATURE OF THE CALL, CALLER'S PHONE #, LOCATION OF THE PT (S), PATIENT'S MEDICAL HX. B. manage a critically injured patient until he or she is loaded into the ambulance. A portable oxygen cylinder should have a capacity of a minimum of ______ of oxygen. A. at least two EMTs. The ambulance inspection should include checks of: A(n) ________ provides a firm surface under the patient's torso so that you can give effective chest compressions. C. sterilization. 3 set up a staging area where fire fighters can be treated if necessary. Maintaining a cushion of safety when operating an ambulance means: A. driving about 2 to 3 seconds behind any vehicles in front of you and exceeding the posted speed limit by no more than 20 to 25 mph. 50 past the scene on the opposite side of the road. You should: A. use your public address (PA) system to alert the driver. C. is often necessary if the patient is critical. 2 automated external defibrillator (AED). Public safety telecommunicators use computers to log important facts, such as the nature of the incident and the callers name. C. provide the flight crew with a patient status update. B. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. Select one: C. follow the police officer in emergency mode until you get near the scene. 4 allow her to talk to her husband during the extrication. B. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. After assessing your patient, you determine that his condition is stable. C. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call. B. transport of the patient to the hospital. B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. Which of the following MOST accurately describes the correct position of the EMTs who are executing the diamond carry technique? C. adult and pediatric bag-mask devices. The What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of workers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how closely they are supervised. D. Devices for restraining a patient. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Public Safety Telecommunicators, C. slowly pump the brakes until he or she regains vehicle control. C. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call. C. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call. d. facilitate a route for the media to access the scene, c. warn oncoming traffic and prevent another crash. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Emergency Medical Services Community identified a B. Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, EXCEPT: Crashes during emergency and non-emergency operation and gas field operator with shell Canada for four years years! D. carefully exceed the posted speed limit. Select one: 4 pushing the foot of the stretcher while your partner guides the head. C. 100 and 120 mph. Select one: C. keeping a safe distance between your ambulance and the vehicles in front of you and remaining aware of vehicles potentially hiding in your mirrors' blind spots. Which of the following is not a general guidelines for safe ambulance driving: 1 avoiding one-way streets whenever possible. C. back up and take an alternate route to the scene. D. Combitubes or laryngeal mask airways, Other than personal safety equipment, which of the following should be the MOST readily accessible item in the back of an ambulance? D. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk. The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) provides a list of states requiring training and certification. After assessing your patient, you determine that his condition is stable. Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would MOST likely occur at speeds of greater than _____ mph. 2 undertrained to correctly utilize equipment. Public safety telecommunicators typically receive training on the job. D. Combitubes or laryngeal mask airways. The LEAST practical place to store a portable oxygen cylinder is: After assessing your patient, you determine that his condition is stable. This tab can include information on education, training, work experience, licensing and certification, and important qualities that are required or helpful for entering or working in the occupation. D. use weighted cones to mark all four corners of the LZ. C. be easily identifiable by their bright green color. B. legally gives the emergency vehicle operator the right of way. B. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital. C. proceed through red lights without stopping. Regardless of where portable and mounted oxygen cylinders are stored in the ambulance, they must: A. undergo hydrostatic testing on a weekly basis. When people call for help, public safety telecommunicators must be able to determine the response dictated by procedures and to work efficiently with the assisting emergency departments. Select one: A. hazardous materials gear. State and local government budget constraints may limit the number of public safety telecommunicators hired over the projections decade. Public safety telecommunicators are trained to provide instruction over the phone. 100 passed the scene on the same side of the road. Telecommunicators then gather information about the location of the person in need. Select one: Carefully approach the aircraft from the rear unless a crew member instructs you to do otherwise Minimum airway and ventilation equipment that should be carried on every ambulance include all of the following, EXCEPT: 2 they often freeze when they see the lights in the rearview mirror. c. 3 Please enable javascript to play this video. A. routinely elevate the head of the backboard 12. 4 remain with the ambulance and wait for fire personnel to bring the victim to you. Public safety telecommunicators work with law enforcement, emergency response teams, and civilians. D. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. The Job Outlook tab describes the factors that affect employment growth or decline in the occupation, and in some instances, describes the relationship between the number of job seekers and the number of job openings. A. restocking any disposable items you used. Select one: D. slow down and allow the driver to pass you. These workers usually have shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays to provide round-the-clock coverage. C. are equipped with supplies to manage a mass-casualty situation. When parking your ambulance at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you should position the ambulance: C. Automated external defibrillator After driving with lights and sirens for nearly 20 minutes to reach the scene, you arrive at the intersection at the east end of the county. The six-pointed Star of Life emblem identifies vehicles that: C. face shields. When driving with lights and siren, you are _____ that drivers yield the right-of-way. b. position the ambulance upwind Which of the following items would most likely require special protocols in order to be carried on the ambulance? F Failure to understand the enviroment or underestimating it. 2 determine if additional units are needed. An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The largest employers of public safety telecommunicators were as follows: Public safety telecommunicators typically work in communication centers, often called public safety answering points (PSAPs). One factor that influences patient care and safety is the ability of the EMS provider operating the ambulance to quickly but safely maneuver to the site of the medical emergency and subsequently transport the patient (s) to the hospital. C. carry advanced life support equipment approved by the EMS medical director. Answer: B D. be capable of delivering oxygen at 1 to 15 L/min. A. carefully exceed the posted speed limit. Training and additional certifications may help public safety telecommunicators become senior dispatchers or supervisors. B. removing dirt, dust, blood, or other grossly visible contaminants. B. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. D. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. C. Warning lights and siren should be avoided, even if the patient is unstable. WebCharacteristics of a safe ambulance operator include: Select one: A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. C. approach the aircraft from the side because this will make it easier for you to access the aircraft doors. Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them. (LockA locked padlock) There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code. The projected numeric change in employment from 2021 to 2031. B. ground transport would leave your service area without an ambulance for greater than 30 minutes. D. drive as fast as the department allows. When using a body drag to pull a patient who is on the ground, you should: 1 avoid situations involving strenuous effort lasting more than 5 minutes. C. place the patient on a long backboard, even if no trauma is involved. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for public safety telecommunicators. Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities, EXCEPT: A. completing a detailed written report. WebCharacteristics of a safe ambulance operator include: A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. C. apprising the medical director of the nature of the call. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,340, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,940. WebThorough knowledge of the following, EXCEPT: Regularly using the siren as as. D. are staffed by a minimum of one certified advanced EMT (AEMT). While en route to the. One factor that influences patient care and safety is the ability of the EMS provider operating the ambulance to quickly but safely maneuver to the site of the medical emergency and subsequently transport the patient (s) to the hospital. 2 It is the safest and most powerful method of lifting a patient. C. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. B. various sizes of oral and nasal airways. Transporting Passengers With Special Needs 2, Coaching The Lift Truck Operator 2-Spanish, Coaching The Lift Truck Operator 2 Online, Coaching The Van Driver II: 15 Passenger Version Online, Coaching The Professional Truck Driver 2 Online, Coaching The Straight Truck Driver 2 Online, Safe Winter Driving Considerations Online, Coaching The Maintenance Vehicle Operator II, Click here for more information on CEVO 4: Ambulance Online. Still other states do not mandate any specific training, leaving individual localities and agencies to structure their own requirements and conduct their own courses. Select one: WebCharacteristics of a safe ambulance operator include: D. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. Which of the following statements regarding the use of the warning lights and siren on the ambulance is correct? C. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. An organism called a plasmodial slime mold is one large cytoplasmic mass with many nuclei. D. they often freeze when they see the lights in the rearview mirror. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. Immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency call involving a traumatic injury, you should notify the dispatcher of your arrival and then: A. determine if additional units are needed. Vehicle that is used for treating and transporting patients who need emergency medical care to a hospital, Vehicles that respond initially to the scene with personnel and equipment to treat the sick and injured until an ambulance can arrive, Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters that have been modified for medical care; used to evacuate and transport patients with life-threatening injuries to treatment facilities, A process, such as heating, that removes microbial contamination. D. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. C. it may not allow for their reaction time to respond to your vehicle B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. Agencies often use standards from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO International), the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), and the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) as a guideline for their own training programs. They also must select and clear a radio channel to establish a stable connection with the appropriate first-responder agency, such as the police or fire department. 100 passed the scene on the same side of the road. Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include: B. ask bystanders to stand at all four corners of the LZ. 3 secure the patient to a scoop stretcher and carry him or her headfirst down the stairs to the awaiting stretcher. 2 locate the victim and provide initial care while your partner stays with the ambulance. Select one: D. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. They may be required to work shifts that are outside standard business hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. If it is necessary to use the siren, you should tell the patient beforehand. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. 1 gaining access to a patient in a crashed vehicle. B. remaining in the far right-hand lane when transporting a critical patient and refraining from passing other motorists on the left side. WebKey defensive driving concepts including: vehicle inspection and characteristics, SCC (Scanning, Cushion of Safety, Communicating), emergency and non-emergency driving in various environments, and other special considerations such as backing and driving in adverse weather Aggressive ambulance driving may have a negative effect on other motorists because: 1 it may not allow for their reaction time to respond to your vehicle. D. move the patient to the aircraft as soon as it lands. D. contain anything that you might need during the first 5 minutes of patient care. A. place deceleration straps over the patient's shoulders. A. mark the landing site using personnel with flashlights. D. survey the area for power lines or other hazards. 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