CA Ambulance Drivers Handbook Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass

CA Ambulance Drivers Handbook Exam Questions and Answers |100% Pass What is essential for safe ambulance operation and enhances pt transportation? - Answer- Compliance with mandated requirements & sound judgment with defensive driving 13 CCR - Answer-Title 13 of California Code of Regulations by California Highway Patrol Define ambulance - Answer-Vehicle constructed modified or equipped and used for purpose of transporting sick, injured, convalescent, infirm, or otherwise incapacitated persons Define ambulance service - Answer-A private or public organization or individual providing an ambulance for use in emergency services Define emergency call - Answer-A request for an ambulance to transport or assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical attention, or in a medical emergency as determined by a physician, to transport blood, any therapeutic device, accessory to such device or tissue or organ for transplant Define emergency service - Answer-A function performed to an emergency call, includes transportation of a pt, regardless of presumption of death, or transportation of a body for purpose of anatomical gift What is code 3 operation? - Answer-Describes the use of red lights and sirens, restricted to authorized emergency vehicles in police, fire, and lifesaving services EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 2/13 What does the CCR say about ambulance identification? - Answer-The name of the public entity which operates emergency ambulance service or under which licensee is operating must be displayed on both sides and rear of rig in large enough letters and in sharp contrast to be seen at least 50 feet distance What does the CCR say about ambulance service availability? - Answer-Owners must have obtained license to operate in emergency from CHP, one must be available 24 hours daily, those used for special events are exempt from 24 hour rule What are ambulances required to be equipped with? - Answer-Warning lights and sirens What are the rules for fire extinguishers on an ambulance? - Answer-Must be inspected and serviced yearly or immediately after use whichever comes first, dry chemical or carbon dioxide with 4-B:C rating minimum How often are ambulances inspected by CHP? - Answer-Initially and annually thereafter, random inspections can be done to verify vehicle compliance What occurs if ambulance is found to be non compliant by CHP? - Answer-Removed from service and CHP 301 special vehicle Identification permit confiscated until resolved What is the responsibility of the ambulance driver in regards to ambulance inspection? - Answer- Should verify ambulance was inspected by CHP from Ambulance Inspection Report in vehicle How are ambulance drivers/personnel affected by liability? - Answer-Civilly liable for acts or omissions performed in a grossly negligent manner or actions not performed in good faith, negligence determined by judge Drivers and regulatory exemptions - Answer-Should know the terms of any exemptions under which ambulance operates EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 3/13 When can an ambulance service license be suspended revoked or disciplinary action taken against license? - Answer-If these violations occur: Any section of the CVC which relates to their licensed activities Is convicted of a felony Convicted of misdemeanor involving moral turpitude Violates any regulations of commissioner Commits dishonesty, fraud, deceit in which another is injured Misrepresented facts upon licensing Aids unlicensed person to evade requirements Fails to keep records of transactions Violates or attempts to CVC relating to particular activity