EMS Operations Module Exam Practice Questions and Answers

EMS Operations Module Exam Practice Questions and Answers EMS providers can set themselves up for a good call by doing which of the following? - Correct Answer ️️ -Making sure emergency vehicles function properly Which of the following is an advantage of taking care of EMS vehicles? - Correct Answer ️️ -Safer and faster responses What task should be completed at the beginning of each shift? - Correct Answer ️️ - Vehicle inspection What responsibilities does the EMT have when it comes to ambulance supplies? - Correct Answer ️️ -Ensure that supplies are in stock and clean on the ambulance unit Which of the following is important safety equipment that should be available in all ambulances? - Correct Answer ️️ -PPE and reflective vests What areas of the ambulance should be inspected immediately before responding to a call? - Correct Answer ️️ -Compartment and cab areas Why is it important to make sure all equipment is properly secured before operating an ambulance? - Correct Answer ️️ -So all equipment will be in place and in working order at the scene When operating an emergency vehicle, which of the following creates a legal right of way in some states? - Correct Answer ️️ -Sirens and lights When operating an emergency vehicle, an EMS provider must exercise what for the safety of others? - Correct Answer ️️ -Due regard You are responding to a call, and the roadways are covered in ice. How should you alter your driving for this situation? - Correct Answer ️️ -Slow down and give yourself more space to stop Your unit is the first emergency vehicle to arrive at a scene. What should you do first? - Correct Answer ️️ -Evaluate the scene What is an EMS provider's first priority at an emergency scene? - Correct Answer ️️ - Personal safety Your unit is the first emergency vehicle responding to a two-vehicle collision on a windy road. Upon arrival, you size up the scene and notice fuel leaking from one of the cars. What is the best position for your vehicle at this scene? - Correct Answer ️️ -100 feet uphill and upwind Where should you park an emergency vehicle at a collision scene with no hazards? - Correct Answer ️️ -50 feet in front of or behind the accident What is the purpose of setting up traffic cones and reflective devices around an accident? - Correct Answer ️️ -To direct traffic away from the accident Which of the following persons should be designated at a vehicle accident scene? - Correct Answer ️️ -A traffic controller What safety precautions should be taken at the scene of a vehicle collision? - Correct Answer ️️ -Wear a safety vest and do not turn your back on moving traffic What should EMTs do before leaving a scene? - Correct Answer ️️ -Ensure hazards are under control and turn the scene over to the proper authority EMTs are responsible for what kind of post-run task? - Correct Answer ️️ -Cleaning and disinfecting the ambulance After transferring patient care at a hospital, what task does an EMT complete