Code 3 Operation Correct answers the use of red warning lamps and siren as
permitted
by California Vehicle Code section 21055 if vehicles being riven in
response to an
emergency
call
ambulance identification Correct answers all ambulances operated
under amust
license singledisplay the same name. The service name or the name under
which theis doing business as (DBA) shall be displayed on both sides and
licensee
the rear of
each
vehicle.
fire extinguisher servicing Correct answers fire extinguishers must be
inspectedyearly
serviced and or immediately after use, whichever occurs first
(Section 597.1
California code of
regulations)
Ambulance inspections Correct answers Licensees vehicles are all
required toinitially
inspected be and annually thereafter by CHP
personnel
Prerequisites Correct answers all convictions, including those that were
set aside, or expunged, must be declared regardless of any court relief which
dismissed
may have
been granted under provisions of Penal Code Sections 1203.4 and
1203.4(a)
Hearing Review Committee Correct answers following an informal hearing
conducted
a DMV reereeby a committee of three members representing
the DMV
if endorsement was suspended or ruled against you you have to wait 3
years to apply
again
.
Driver Competence Correct answers it is recommended that a beginning
driver, as apossess an advanced first aid certificate and a valid
minimum,
certificate in
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation.
Transport Considerations Correct answers ambulance servie personnel
should that
aware be code 3 is often unnecessary and sometimes
harmful can
1. frighten the
patient
2. put a stabilized patient into
shock
3. disrupt ongoing medical
treatment
4. aggravate certain medical conditions sufficient ot cause death or
permanent disability
Certain medical conditions that probably require code 3 operation 5-7% of
total trips
Correct answers 1. uncontrolled
hemorrhage
2. uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, ex: congestive
heart failure
3. complicated impending childbirth, such as a case requiring operative
intervention