EMS OPS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Which of the following best described peak load? - ANS the highest volume of calls at a given
time
Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design? -
ANS DOT KKK 1822 specs
When is a spotter used? - ANS When you are moving the unit in reverse
Most state rules regarding ambulance supplied tend to regulate which of the following types of
standards? - ANS Minimum
Which of the following refers to the equipment and supplied required on every embulance? -
ANS Essential equipment
Which of the following items would not typically be seen on a vehicle/equipment checklist? -
ANS Crew members' appearance rating
Which of the following best describes the danger in using an escort to or from? - ANS A gap
can open between the vehicles, which can confuse drivers and cause a collision
How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made? -
ANS Beginning of every shift
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, Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of
crash involving an ambulance? - ANS Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no
weather issues
Which of the following is acceptable regarding the amount of slope for a helicopter landing
zone? - ANS Flat as possible, No slope, Little Slope
You have been dispatched to assist a BLS unit on the scene of a crash approximately 10 miles
outside town. The BLS crew reports that they have a 55 y/o female involved in a single vehicle
crash. Her blood pressure is 90/60, her heart rate 120, and her respiratory rate 20. She has
multiple significant injuries. You are 15 minutes by ground from a level 1 trauma center. That
center does have a helicopter. What is your best action? - ANS Do not call for the helicopter,
because by the time it would arrive you could almost be at the hospital
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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 100 feet x 100 feet
What type of flight rules can be characterized by the pilot(s) relying almost exclusively on line of
sight? - ANS Visual flight rules
Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with standard van chassis? - ANS Type
2
Which of the following configurations have been used for a critical care transport team? -
ANS RN/Physician, Paramedic/Paramedic, RN/Paramedic
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Which of the following best described peak load? - ANS the highest volume of calls at a given
time
Which of the following documents details the regulations regarding ambulance design? -
ANS DOT KKK 1822 specs
When is a spotter used? - ANS When you are moving the unit in reverse
Most state rules regarding ambulance supplied tend to regulate which of the following types of
standards? - ANS Minimum
Which of the following refers to the equipment and supplied required on every embulance? -
ANS Essential equipment
Which of the following items would not typically be seen on a vehicle/equipment checklist? -
ANS Crew members' appearance rating
Which of the following best describes the danger in using an escort to or from? - ANS A gap
can open between the vehicles, which can confuse drivers and cause a collision
How often should a thorough check of equipment on the ambulance be made? -
ANS Beginning of every shift
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, Which of the following was identified by data from New York State as the most common type of
crash involving an ambulance? - ANS Lateral impact at a controlled intersection with no
weather issues
Which of the following is acceptable regarding the amount of slope for a helicopter landing
zone? - ANS Flat as possible, No slope, Little Slope
You have been dispatched to assist a BLS unit on the scene of a crash approximately 10 miles
outside town. The BLS crew reports that they have a 55 y/o female involved in a single vehicle
crash. Her blood pressure is 90/60, her heart rate 120, and her respiratory rate 20. She has
multiple significant injuries. You are 15 minutes by ground from a level 1 trauma center. That
center does have a helicopter. What is your best action? - ANS Do not call for the helicopter,
because by the time it would arrive you could almost be at the hospital
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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 100 feet x 100 feet
What type of flight rules can be characterized by the pilot(s) relying almost exclusively on line of
sight? - ANS Visual flight rules
Which of the following refers to the type of ambulance with standard van chassis? - ANS Type
2
Which of the following configurations have been used for a critical care transport team? -
ANS RN/Physician, Paramedic/Paramedic, RN/Paramedic
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