EMT 170 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What do the NAS-NRC and the NHTSA federal ambulance standards NOT cover? -
Answers - Equipment
When should an ambulance equipment and supply checklist be completed? - Answers
- At the beginning of each shift
If a scene has been secured before EMS arrival, where should the paramedic position
the ambulance? - Answers - 100 feet past the scene and uphill if possible
If the paramedic ambulance arrives at a motor vehicle crash scene before fire or police
units secure the scene, where should the paramedic position the ambulance? -
Answers - 50 feet before the crash scene for patient and personal protection
Collisions involving EMS vehicles can be reduced by implementing which tactic? -
Answers - Using a tiered response in which not all vehicles respond emergently
The majority of vehicle crashes occur during which condition? - Answers - Clear and
dry conditions
Who is responsible for determining whether lights and sirens will be used during scene
response? - Answers - The driver
If visual warning equipment on the ambulance is activated, how should the operator
proceed? - Answers - Also activate audible warning devices
Which of the following is an example of a time that an ambulance does NOT have the
right of way? - Answers - When behind a school bus with its loading lights and arm
activated
When in the emergency response mode, a great deal of responsibility and liability fall on
the paramedic operator. What is the hallmark for this liability? - Answers - Due regard
for all others
It is 10:00 pm when EMS arrives on the scene of a motor vehicle collision on a busy
four-lane divided highway. The fire department is on the scene and is behind the
collision. Police have a 10-minute ETA. Which is the most appropriate manner to
position the vehicle? - Answers - Past the site of the collision
What does the 2-second rule state? - Answers - Have at least a 2-second delay
between you and the vehicle in front of you
Techniques for medical evacuation by helicopter were developed primarily during
military response in which war? - Answers - Korea
, Generally, an aeromedical helicopter requires a landing zone with which minimum
dimensions? - Answers - 100 feet x 100 feet
When preparing for a nighttime helicopter landing, how should the paramedic mark the
LZ? - Answers - Traffic cones with reflectors to enhance visibility
Why was the incident command system developed? - Answers - Organize interagency
functions and responsibilities
What is the cornerstone of successful implementation of the incident command system
in the singular command mode? - Answers - There is only one person who has the
responsibility of incident command
What is the optimum number of people one section chief can manage effectively? -
Answers - 3-7
To enhance balanced decision making during complex incidents, an incident command
theory whereby the "right" agency leads command at the "right" time may be used.
What type of command is that know as? - Answers - Unified
Drills and "tabletop" exercises are typically conducted during what phase of a major
incident plan? - Answers - The preplanning phase
What is the role of a section chief in an incident command system? - Answers - Enact
the plans and strategies of the incident commander
Who has the responsibility of the development of an incident action plan? - Answers -
Planning section
Safety is the responsibility of each individual at an emergency scene. What section is in
charge of the overall safety of operations personnel? - Answers - Operations section
Which action would be most appropriate for a paramedic assigned as the treatment-
section chief? - Answers - Communicating with the transportation section
Who has the responsibility of the communications support for a major incident? -
Answers - Logistics section
Paramedics are dispatched to a plane crash in an industrial complex that is rich in
hazardous materials. Medical crew responsible for direct patient care should be working
under which section? - Answers - Operations section
What do effective radio communications during a major incident require? - Answers -
Succinct, "plain-English" transmission
What do the NAS-NRC and the NHTSA federal ambulance standards NOT cover? -
Answers - Equipment
When should an ambulance equipment and supply checklist be completed? - Answers
- At the beginning of each shift
If a scene has been secured before EMS arrival, where should the paramedic position
the ambulance? - Answers - 100 feet past the scene and uphill if possible
If the paramedic ambulance arrives at a motor vehicle crash scene before fire or police
units secure the scene, where should the paramedic position the ambulance? -
Answers - 50 feet before the crash scene for patient and personal protection
Collisions involving EMS vehicles can be reduced by implementing which tactic? -
Answers - Using a tiered response in which not all vehicles respond emergently
The majority of vehicle crashes occur during which condition? - Answers - Clear and
dry conditions
Who is responsible for determining whether lights and sirens will be used during scene
response? - Answers - The driver
If visual warning equipment on the ambulance is activated, how should the operator
proceed? - Answers - Also activate audible warning devices
Which of the following is an example of a time that an ambulance does NOT have the
right of way? - Answers - When behind a school bus with its loading lights and arm
activated
When in the emergency response mode, a great deal of responsibility and liability fall on
the paramedic operator. What is the hallmark for this liability? - Answers - Due regard
for all others
It is 10:00 pm when EMS arrives on the scene of a motor vehicle collision on a busy
four-lane divided highway. The fire department is on the scene and is behind the
collision. Police have a 10-minute ETA. Which is the most appropriate manner to
position the vehicle? - Answers - Past the site of the collision
What does the 2-second rule state? - Answers - Have at least a 2-second delay
between you and the vehicle in front of you
Techniques for medical evacuation by helicopter were developed primarily during
military response in which war? - Answers - Korea
, Generally, an aeromedical helicopter requires a landing zone with which minimum
dimensions? - Answers - 100 feet x 100 feet
When preparing for a nighttime helicopter landing, how should the paramedic mark the
LZ? - Answers - Traffic cones with reflectors to enhance visibility
Why was the incident command system developed? - Answers - Organize interagency
functions and responsibilities
What is the cornerstone of successful implementation of the incident command system
in the singular command mode? - Answers - There is only one person who has the
responsibility of incident command
What is the optimum number of people one section chief can manage effectively? -
Answers - 3-7
To enhance balanced decision making during complex incidents, an incident command
theory whereby the "right" agency leads command at the "right" time may be used.
What type of command is that know as? - Answers - Unified
Drills and "tabletop" exercises are typically conducted during what phase of a major
incident plan? - Answers - The preplanning phase
What is the role of a section chief in an incident command system? - Answers - Enact
the plans and strategies of the incident commander
Who has the responsibility of the development of an incident action plan? - Answers -
Planning section
Safety is the responsibility of each individual at an emergency scene. What section is in
charge of the overall safety of operations personnel? - Answers - Operations section
Which action would be most appropriate for a paramedic assigned as the treatment-
section chief? - Answers - Communicating with the transportation section
Who has the responsibility of the communications support for a major incident? -
Answers - Logistics section
Paramedics are dispatched to a plane crash in an industrial complex that is rich in
hazardous materials. Medical crew responsible for direct patient care should be working
under which section? - Answers - Operations section
What do effective radio communications during a major incident require? - Answers -
Succinct, "plain-English" transmission
