Ambulance Quiz Questions & Answers

Who is the emergency ambulance medical regulations adopted by? - ANSWERSThe California Highway Patrol (CHP) The regulations adopted by The California Highway Patrol apply to who? - ANSWERSAll publicly and privately owned ambulances used for emergency service. The regulations adopted by The California Highway Patrol do not apply to who? - ANSWERSAmbulances that are not used to respond to emergency calls nor to those federally owned and operated ambulances. Which are operated in accordance with federal directives. Can privately owned or operated emergency ambulances respond to an emergency call? - ANSWERSOnly if the operating service has been licensed to do so by the CHP Are public agencies required to be licensed in order to operate an emergency ambulance - ANSWERSNo Ambulance is referred to as: - ANSWERSVehicles used to respond to emergency calls. But includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when it has been specifically modified or equipped with the intent to transport an injured person. The term for: The functions involved in responding to a request for an ambulance to transport or assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical attention or otherwise in need of an acute medical care during transportation: - ANSWERSEmergency Service If a person is pronounced dead on the scene, who should be transporting him? - ANSWERSThe Coroner The transportation of a deceased victim is permitted when? - ANSWERSWhen the ambulance has responded to an emergency call. What is the term used to describe the use of red warning lamps and sirens as permitted by CVC section 21055 if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call: - ANSWERS"Code 3" When should you not drive "Code 3" - ANSWERSTransportation of a stabilized When is "Code 3" justified? - ANSWERS-When initially responding to an emergency call. -When speed in obtaining emergency care appears essential to save a life. -Prevent undue suffering -Reduce or prevent disability Is a conviction that is specified in the regulations as affecting employment or certification to remain a conviction regardless of a subsequent action by the court to dismiss or set aside a guilty verdict? - ANSWERSYes Only criminal penalties and disabilities are released by such actions. Where should the name or the name the licensee is doing business as (DBA) be displayed on the ambulance? - ANSWERSOn both sides and the rear of each vehicle What are the hours of operation for ambulance owners or operators doing business under one or more licenses? - ANSWERS24 hour service under each license Are ambulances required to be equipped with warning lamps and sirens that comply with standards established by the CHP? - ANSWERSYes When must fire extinguishers be serviced? - ANSWERSYearly or immediately after use, whichever comes first. Ambulances inspections by the CHP are required to done when? - ANSWERSInitially, yearly and randomly Who should verify that the ambulance which they are scheduled to drive has, in fact been inspected by the CHP within the current license's period of validity? - ANSWERSThe ambulance driver Where can the information be obtained verifying that the ambulance that the ambulance driver is scheduled to drive has, in fact been inspected by the CHP within the current license's period of validity? - ANSWERSEmergency Ambulance Identification Certificate or temporary authority issued by the CHP which in maintained in the ambulance. Are both publicly and private owned ambulances subject to inspections by the CHP? - ANSWERSYes Why are destination restrictions established? - ANSWERSTo prevent ambulance transportation of emergency patients over unnecessarily long distances to obtain medical attention. Although the decisive factors permitting alternate destinations, must include consideration of the needs or desires of the patient, professional medical direction, and protocols established by the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Do they recommend that minors be accompanied during transportation by parents/guardian? - ANSWERSYes What is the law that provides limited protection from civil liability under specific circumstances when rendering emergency medical services in good faith? - ANSWERSGood Samaritan In a civil suit act trying to determine the existence of gross negligence or lack of good faith when rendering emergency medical care in good faith, who is this determined by? - ANSWERSThe judge or jury Can the CHP grant any regulatory exemptions to statutory requirements (are those requirements which are applicable by virtue of law enacted by the government) or regulations (a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority) of other agencies? - ANSWERSNo Do you have to possess an ambulance drivers license to drive an ambulance? - ANSWERSThere are some exceptions but yes you do. The ambulance driver certificate is not issued as verification of driving competence but as a: - ANSWERSA screening function. (It is evidence that a person has demonstrated a limited knowledge of laws pertaining to ambulance operations and has not been disqualified from such employment by criminal activities, physical disabilities, or poor driving habits) Ambulance driver certificates are not required for the following: - ANSWERSPerson driving an ambulance in the line of duty as salaried Police officers Deputy sheriffs Members of a fire department or public agency Person driving ambulances, based out of state, into California to provide only interstate emergency service, if the drivers are appropriately licensed or certified by the state of origin. What are the perquisites for submitting an ambulance driver certificate: - ANSWERS-Be at least 18 years of age -Possess a drivers license which is valid for driving in California -File a properly completed application certifying as to any criminal convictions or certain traffic offenses. -Pass a written test -Submit an acceptable set of fingerprints (except on renewal) -Submit a fully completed medical form (DL-51 How long must a DL-51 report be dated preceding the application date. - ANSWERSTwo years