EMS 202 FINAL 2 HIGH-YIELD TRAUMA,
CARDIAC EMERGENCIES, AND EMS
PROTOCOLS SUMMARY 2026
◉ 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?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Visual flight rules
◉ Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with
standard van chassis?
,Answer: Type 2
◉ Which of the following configurations have been used for a critical
care transport team?
Answer: RN/Physician, Paramedic/Paramedic, RN/Paramedic
(All the answers are correct)
◉ Which of the following factors should you allow to determine your
driving speed when responding on a call?
Answer: Due regard, not letting external factors cause you to become
reckless
◉ What is the most common flight team configuration for air
transport systems?
Answer: Paramedic/Nurse
◉ Fixed-wing aircraft are typically used for transports exceeding
which distance in miles?
Answer: 100 miles
◉ What is most commonly utilized aircraft for aeromedical
transport systems?
, Answer: Rotor Wing
◉ What is the name of the organizations charged by Congress to
investigate every civil aviation accident in the United States and
significant accidents in the other modes of transportation?
Answer: National Transportation Safety Board
◉ When are you allowed to approach a helicopter?
Answer: When you are signaled by one of the crew members
◉ Why is it important to secure all equipment and tubing and
bundle the patient in when preparing to load the patient into the
aircraft?
Answer: To avoid equipment from being pulled into the rotors
◉ What is the general safety rule when working around helicopters?
Answer: Do not wear a hat
◉ Which of the following best describes the concept of due regard?
Answer: Terminology in statutes that sets up a higher standard for
emergency drivers
CARDIAC EMERGENCIES, AND EMS
PROTOCOLS SUMMARY 2026
◉ 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?
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?
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?
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?
Answer: Visual flight rules
◉ Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with
standard van chassis?
,Answer: Type 2
◉ Which of the following configurations have been used for a critical
care transport team?
Answer: RN/Physician, Paramedic/Paramedic, RN/Paramedic
(All the answers are correct)
◉ Which of the following factors should you allow to determine your
driving speed when responding on a call?
Answer: Due regard, not letting external factors cause you to become
reckless
◉ What is the most common flight team configuration for air
transport systems?
Answer: Paramedic/Nurse
◉ Fixed-wing aircraft are typically used for transports exceeding
which distance in miles?
Answer: 100 miles
◉ What is most commonly utilized aircraft for aeromedical
transport systems?
, Answer: Rotor Wing
◉ What is the name of the organizations charged by Congress to
investigate every civil aviation accident in the United States and
significant accidents in the other modes of transportation?
Answer: National Transportation Safety Board
◉ When are you allowed to approach a helicopter?
Answer: When you are signaled by one of the crew members
◉ Why is it important to secure all equipment and tubing and
bundle the patient in when preparing to load the patient into the
aircraft?
Answer: To avoid equipment from being pulled into the rotors
◉ What is the general safety rule when working around helicopters?
Answer: Do not wear a hat
◉ Which of the following best describes the concept of due regard?
Answer: Terminology in statutes that sets up a higher standard for
emergency drivers
