EMT Chapters 38-41 (jbl questions) With Complete Solutions

A type_________ambulance features a conventional, truck cab-chassis with a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed. A. I B. II C. IV D. IlI correct answer: A. I Characteristics of a safe ambulance operator include. A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. B. the ability to operate an ambulance at a high rate of speed. C. realizing that lights and siren will be effective traffic tools. D. an offensive attitude about driving during an emergency call. correct answer: A. a positive attitude about the ability to tolerate other drivers. Common safety equipment carried on the ambulance includes all of the following, EXCEPT: A. face shields. B. turnout gear. C. hazardous materials gear. D. safety goggles. correct answer: A. hazardous materials gear. Delivering a patient to the hospital involves all of the following activities, EXCEPT: A. completing a detailed written report. B. informing the dispatcher of your arrival. C. restocking any disposable items you used. D. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk. correct answer: D. giving a verbal report to the triage clerk. During the transport phase of an ambulance call, it is most important to: A. converse with the patient and provide reassurance. B. complete the run form before arrival at the hospital. C. reassess the patient only if he or she deteriorates. D. reassess unstable patients at least every 15 minutes. correct answer: A. converse with the patient and provide reassurance. Hydroplaning of the ambulance on wet roads would most likely occur at speeds of greater than_________mph. A. 15 B. 20 C. 10 D. 30 correct answer: D. 30 Minimum staffing in the patient compartment of a basic life support (BLS) ambulance includes: A. at least two EMTs. B. an EMT and a paramedic. C. an EMT and an AEMT. D. at least one EMT. correct answer: D. at least one EMT. Other than personal safety equipment, which of the following should be the most readily accessible item in the back of an ambulance? A. Long bone splinting device B. Emergency childbirth kit C. Stethoscope and penlight D. Bleeding control supplies correct answer: D. Bleeding control supplies Phases of an ambulance call include all of the following activities, except: A. emergency care provided at the scene. B. transferring the patient to the ambulance. C. checking equipment on the ambulance. D. transport of the patient to the hospital. correct answer: A. emergency care provided at the scene. Portable and mounted suction units must be powerful enough to generate a vacuum of at least when the tubing is clamped________mm Hg A. 400 B. 100