EMS OPS FINAL EXAM questions and
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
which of the following best described peak load?
- correct answer the highest volume of calls at a given time
Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design?
- correct answer DOT KKK 1822 specs
When is a spotter used?
- correct answer When you are moving the unit in reverse
Most state rules regarding ambulance supplied tend to regulate which of the following types of
standards?
- correct answer Minimum
Which of the following refers to the equipment and supplied required on every embulance?
- correct answer Essential equipment
Which of the following items would not typically be seen on a vehicle/equipment checklist?
- correct answer Crew members' appearance rating
Which of the following best describes the danger in using an escort to or from?
- correct answer A gap can open between the vehicles, which can confuse drivers and cause a collision
How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made?
- correct answer Beginning of every shift
Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of crash
involving an ambulance?
- correct answer Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no weather issues
, Which of the following is acceptable regarding the amount of slope for a helicopter landing zone?
- correct answer Flat as possible, No slope, Little Slope
You have been dispatched to assist a BLS unit on the scene of a crash approximately 10 miles outside
town. The BLS crew reports that they have a 55 y/o female involved in a single vehicle crash. Her blood
pressure is 90/60, her heart rate 120, and her respiratory rate 20. She has multiple significant injuries.
You are 15 minutes by ground from a level 1 trauma center. That center does have a helicopter. What is
your best action?
- correct answer Do not call for the helicopter, because by the time it would arrive you could almost be
at the hospital
Which of the following pieces of information should an EMT/Paramedic on the scene of an incident be
able to convey to the incoming helicopter?
- correct answer A description of well-known landmarks
Which of the following situations would be an ineffective use if a fixed wing aircraft for a critical care
transport mission?
- correct answer when a mission transport distance is 75-80 miles
Which of the following is the general rule for setting up the dimensions of a helicopter landing zone?
- correct answer 100 feet x 100 feet
What type of flight rules can be characterized by the pilot(s) relying almost exclusively on line of sight?
- correct answer Visual flight rules
Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with standard van chassis?
- correct answer Type 2
Which of the following configurations have been used for a critical care transport team?
- correct answer RN/Physician, Paramedic/Paramedic, RN/Paramedic
(All the answers are correct)
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
which of the following best described peak load?
- correct answer the highest volume of calls at a given time
Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design?
- correct answer DOT KKK 1822 specs
When is a spotter used?
- correct answer When you are moving the unit in reverse
Most state rules regarding ambulance supplied tend to regulate which of the following types of
standards?
- correct answer Minimum
Which of the following refers to the equipment and supplied required on every embulance?
- correct answer Essential equipment
Which of the following items would not typically be seen on a vehicle/equipment checklist?
- correct answer Crew members' appearance rating
Which of the following best describes the danger in using an escort to or from?
- correct answer A gap can open between the vehicles, which can confuse drivers and cause a collision
How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made?
- correct answer Beginning of every shift
Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of crash
involving an ambulance?
- correct answer Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no weather issues
, Which of the following is acceptable regarding the amount of slope for a helicopter landing zone?
- correct answer Flat as possible, No slope, Little Slope
You have been dispatched to assist a BLS unit on the scene of a crash approximately 10 miles outside
town. The BLS crew reports that they have a 55 y/o female involved in a single vehicle crash. Her blood
pressure is 90/60, her heart rate 120, and her respiratory rate 20. She has multiple significant injuries.
You are 15 minutes by ground from a level 1 trauma center. That center does have a helicopter. What is
your best action?
- correct answer Do not call for the helicopter, because by the time it would arrive you could almost be
at the hospital
Which of the following pieces of information should an EMT/Paramedic on the scene of an incident be
able to convey to the incoming helicopter?
- correct answer A description of well-known landmarks
Which of the following situations would be an ineffective use if a fixed wing aircraft for a critical care
transport mission?
- correct answer when a mission transport distance is 75-80 miles
Which of the following is the general rule for setting up the dimensions of a helicopter landing zone?
- correct answer 100 feet x 100 feet
What type of flight rules can be characterized by the pilot(s) relying almost exclusively on line of sight?
- correct answer Visual flight rules
Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with standard van chassis?
- correct answer Type 2
Which of the following configurations have been used for a critical care transport team?
- correct answer RN/Physician, Paramedic/Paramedic, RN/Paramedic
(All the answers are correct)
