EMS 131 EXAM 2 FINAL PAPER PRACTICE
SOLUTION TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
●● What is the definition of due regard?
Answer: Maintaining a safe driving distance, being tolerant and
observant of pedestrians and motorists, driving with caution slightly
above the speed limit, wearing seatbelts and being alert to weather and
changes of weather
●● When may a ambulance pass a school bus and/or a railroad track?
Answer: Ambulances may never pass a school bus if the stop sign is on
but can if the sign is stop sign is not on, same for railroads
●● How do you properly secure an adult and a child in the back of a
ambulance?
Answer: For adults, all seatbelts must be applied. If on the stretcher, all 3
straps must be applied with the head first
For children, use a restraint device (car seat) or one specifically made for
ambulances, if not scrap to stretcher
●● Feet for helicopters landing spots?
Answer: 100 by 100 (30m by 30m)
, ●● Where do you park a ambulance at the site of a car crash?
Answer: Ambulances should always allow for traffic to continue
flowing. If PD/FIRE have secured the scene park 100ft past the scene on
the same side. If PD/FIRE have not secured the scene park in fend off
position 50ft diagonally in front of the scene
●● How far away should you be from a HAZMAT spill?
Answer: 200ft uphill, upwind
●● What is a single command system?
Answer: An incident coordination system where one person is
responsible for the entire operation
●● What is an MCI?
Answer: An event that overwhelms the local healthcare system, where
the number of casualties vastly exceeds the local resources and
capabilities in a short period of time
●● Definition of unified command system?
Answer: Is a structure that brings together the Incident Commanders of
the major organizations involved in the incident in order to coordinate an
effective response, while at the same time allowing each to carry out
their own jurisdictional, legal, and functional responsibilities.
SOLUTION TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
●● What is the definition of due regard?
Answer: Maintaining a safe driving distance, being tolerant and
observant of pedestrians and motorists, driving with caution slightly
above the speed limit, wearing seatbelts and being alert to weather and
changes of weather
●● When may a ambulance pass a school bus and/or a railroad track?
Answer: Ambulances may never pass a school bus if the stop sign is on
but can if the sign is stop sign is not on, same for railroads
●● How do you properly secure an adult and a child in the back of a
ambulance?
Answer: For adults, all seatbelts must be applied. If on the stretcher, all 3
straps must be applied with the head first
For children, use a restraint device (car seat) or one specifically made for
ambulances, if not scrap to stretcher
●● Feet for helicopters landing spots?
Answer: 100 by 100 (30m by 30m)
, ●● Where do you park a ambulance at the site of a car crash?
Answer: Ambulances should always allow for traffic to continue
flowing. If PD/FIRE have secured the scene park 100ft past the scene on
the same side. If PD/FIRE have not secured the scene park in fend off
position 50ft diagonally in front of the scene
●● How far away should you be from a HAZMAT spill?
Answer: 200ft uphill, upwind
●● What is a single command system?
Answer: An incident coordination system where one person is
responsible for the entire operation
●● What is an MCI?
Answer: An event that overwhelms the local healthcare system, where
the number of casualties vastly exceeds the local resources and
capabilities in a short period of time
●● Definition of unified command system?
Answer: Is a structure that brings together the Incident Commanders of
the major organizations involved in the incident in order to coordinate an
effective response, while at the same time allowing each to carry out
their own jurisdictional, legal, and functional responsibilities.
