Chapter 46- Transport Operations
1. The use of the lights and siren on an ambulance:
A) gives you the legal right of way.
B) is a request for the right of way.
C) enables you to exceed the speed limit.
D) is statistically the safest mode of transport.
Ans: B
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2. In contrast to a type II ambulance, a type III ambulance:
A) is a specialty van that usually has a modular ambulance body.
B) does not allow access from the cab to the patient compartment.
C) is a standard van with a walk-through to the patient compartment.
D) has an ambulance body that can be transferred to a new chassis.
Ans: A
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3. What entity is responsible for making recommendations regarding infection control practices that
include all areas of personal protective equipment, sharps containers, and disinfecting equipment that is
carried on an ambulance?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B) United States Department of Transportation
C) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ans: D
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4. The equipment and supplies that are carried in the back of an ambulance:
A) are dictated by the medical director.
B) should follow standard federal guidelines.
C) must be stowed safely yet easily accessible.
D) should be standardized in every ambulance.
Ans: C
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5. Which of the following pieces of equipment requires regular calibration?
A) Pulse oximeter
B) Cardiac monitor
C) Non-invasive blood pressure cuff
, D) Electronic thermometer
Ans: B
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6. Which of the following entities created the first standardized list of equipment to be carried on an
ambulance?
A) U.S. Department of Transportation
B) American College of Surgeons
C) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
D) National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Ans: B
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7. The motor oil level of the ambulance:
A) should be checked prior to starting the engine.
B) should be checked while the engine is running.
C) is checked 5 minutes after the engine is turned off.
D) must be checked a minimum of three times per shift.
Ans: A
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8. Unless the fluid level is low, you should NOT uncap the brake fluid reservoir because:
A) air will be drawn into the hydraulic brake lines.
B) the reservoir is pressurized and may cause burns.
C) doing so releases pressure within the brake lines.
D) brake fluid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.
Ans: D
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9. When checking the ambulance engine, you note the odor of sewer gas. What should you do?
A) Thoroughly clean the battery terminals and cables.
B) Open the coolant cap and check the coolant level.
C) Close the hood and take the ambulance out of service.
D) Start the ambulance and check the voltage on the battery.
Ans: C
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10. Which of the following statements regarding belt noise is correct?
A) Belt noise is a low-pitched drone that is synchronous with road speed.
B) The noise made from an engine belt is usually harmless and corrects itself.
C) Belt noise is a squealing sound related to a load on one of the belt-operated appliances.
D) Belt noise is a sign that the engine's alternator or water pump is malfunctioning.
Ans: C
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1. The use of the lights and siren on an ambulance:
A) gives you the legal right of way.
B) is a request for the right of way.
C) enables you to exceed the speed limit.
D) is statistically the safest mode of transport.
Ans: B
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2. In contrast to a type II ambulance, a type III ambulance:
A) is a specialty van that usually has a modular ambulance body.
B) does not allow access from the cab to the patient compartment.
C) is a standard van with a walk-through to the patient compartment.
D) has an ambulance body that can be transferred to a new chassis.
Ans: A
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3. What entity is responsible for making recommendations regarding infection control practices that
include all areas of personal protective equipment, sharps containers, and disinfecting equipment that is
carried on an ambulance?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B) United States Department of Transportation
C) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Ans: D
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4. The equipment and supplies that are carried in the back of an ambulance:
A) are dictated by the medical director.
B) should follow standard federal guidelines.
C) must be stowed safely yet easily accessible.
D) should be standardized in every ambulance.
Ans: C
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5. Which of the following pieces of equipment requires regular calibration?
A) Pulse oximeter
B) Cardiac monitor
C) Non-invasive blood pressure cuff
, D) Electronic thermometer
Ans: B
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6. Which of the following entities created the first standardized list of equipment to be carried on an
ambulance?
A) U.S. Department of Transportation
B) American College of Surgeons
C) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
D) National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Ans: B
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7. The motor oil level of the ambulance:
A) should be checked prior to starting the engine.
B) should be checked while the engine is running.
C) is checked 5 minutes after the engine is turned off.
D) must be checked a minimum of three times per shift.
Ans: A
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8. Unless the fluid level is low, you should NOT uncap the brake fluid reservoir because:
A) air will be drawn into the hydraulic brake lines.
B) the reservoir is pressurized and may cause burns.
C) doing so releases pressure within the brake lines.
D) brake fluid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.
Ans: D
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9. When checking the ambulance engine, you note the odor of sewer gas. What should you do?
A) Thoroughly clean the battery terminals and cables.
B) Open the coolant cap and check the coolant level.
C) Close the hood and take the ambulance out of service.
D) Start the ambulance and check the voltage on the battery.
Ans: C
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10. Which of the following statements regarding belt noise is correct?
A) Belt noise is a low-pitched drone that is synchronous with road speed.
B) The noise made from an engine belt is usually harmless and corrects itself.
C) Belt noise is a squealing sound related to a load on one of the belt-operated appliances.
D) Belt noise is a sign that the engine's alternator or water pump is malfunctioning.
Ans: C
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