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What should be included in pre-flight safety considerations?
Wear ear protection, ensure no loose items are near the aircraft, avoid jet exhaust, do not
touch protruding aircraft structures, and avoid walking in front of propeller aircraft.
What should air medical personnel do during an emergency landing due to engine
failure?
Be prepared to assist passengers and the patient off the aircraft after it has come to a complete
stop.
What information should be obtained before an interfacility transport?
Referring practitioner and receiving physician, patient name and age, significant past medical
history, treatments delivered, and present clinical status.
What does SAMPLE history focus on?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, significant past history, last oral intake, and
events leading to the illness or injury.
What is the highest priority after evacuating an aircraft at a remote location?
Provide first aid and treat serious injuries first.
What signal devices may be used after a downed aircraft?
ELT, fire, foil space blankets, pile of rocks, and mirrors.
Why do aircraft have weight restrictions?
Aircraft have maximum gross weight limitations.
, What should you do after ditching in water?
After exiting the aircraft, inflate your personal flotation device and initiate inflation of the
raft.
What infection-control equipment should be available in the air medical environment?
Masks, protective eyewear, and waterless hand wash agent.
What is required for routine aircraft and equipment cleaning?
A schedule must be maintained and documented for routine equipment and aircraft cleaning.
What is the most influential type of power in EMS leadership?
Expert power.
What are the goals of a Safety Management System (SMS)?
Improve safety through investigation, education, risk identification, risk reduction, and
participation by all team members.
What is the preferred approach to conflict resolution?
Provide education about program goals and identify sources of conflict for clarification and
positive reinforcement.
What should be included in an Air Medical Policy and Procedure Manual?
Guidance for personnel, infection prevention and control procedures, and patient care
protocols.
What should be included in an Accident Incident Manual?
Personnel responsibilities, contact numbers, media procedures, overdue aircraft procedures,
and documentation requirements.
Correct Answers
What should be included in pre-flight safety considerations?
Wear ear protection, ensure no loose items are near the aircraft, avoid jet exhaust, do not
touch protruding aircraft structures, and avoid walking in front of propeller aircraft.
What should air medical personnel do during an emergency landing due to engine
failure?
Be prepared to assist passengers and the patient off the aircraft after it has come to a complete
stop.
What information should be obtained before an interfacility transport?
Referring practitioner and receiving physician, patient name and age, significant past medical
history, treatments delivered, and present clinical status.
What does SAMPLE history focus on?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, significant past history, last oral intake, and
events leading to the illness or injury.
What is the highest priority after evacuating an aircraft at a remote location?
Provide first aid and treat serious injuries first.
What signal devices may be used after a downed aircraft?
ELT, fire, foil space blankets, pile of rocks, and mirrors.
Why do aircraft have weight restrictions?
Aircraft have maximum gross weight limitations.
, What should you do after ditching in water?
After exiting the aircraft, inflate your personal flotation device and initiate inflation of the
raft.
What infection-control equipment should be available in the air medical environment?
Masks, protective eyewear, and waterless hand wash agent.
What is required for routine aircraft and equipment cleaning?
A schedule must be maintained and documented for routine equipment and aircraft cleaning.
What is the most influential type of power in EMS leadership?
Expert power.
What are the goals of a Safety Management System (SMS)?
Improve safety through investigation, education, risk identification, risk reduction, and
participation by all team members.
What is the preferred approach to conflict resolution?
Provide education about program goals and identify sources of conflict for clarification and
positive reinforcement.
What should be included in an Air Medical Policy and Procedure Manual?
Guidance for personnel, infection prevention and control procedures, and patient care
protocols.
What should be included in an Accident Incident Manual?
Personnel responsibilities, contact numbers, media procedures, overdue aircraft procedures,
and documentation requirements.
