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You have transported a stable patient with complaints of having abdominal pain for the last three weeks to the hospital. On arrival, you notice the emergency department is very busy and there are no empty beds to be found. You have attempted to get the a
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Because of the extra equipment now placed on ambulances for specialty rescue, advanced life support, and hazardous materials operations, their gross vehicle weight has been easily exceeded in some communities. This has necessitated introduction of a _
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Ch. 36
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You have transported a stable patient with complaints of having abdominal pain for the last three weeks to the hospital. On arrival, you notice the emergency department is very busy and there are no empty beds to be found. You have attempted to get the a | You could possibly be charged with abandonment. |
| Because of the extra equipment now placed on ambulances for specialty rescue, advanced life support, and hazardous materials operations, their gross vehicle weight has been easily exceeded in some communities. This has necessitated introduction of a _ | medium-duty |
| When heading back to quarters, on what should you place your emphasis? | a safe return |
| After responding to the scene of a patient complaining of difficulty breathing, you and your partner determine that the patient's condition is not life threatening based on a thorough assessment. You should transport the patient to an appropriate medica | neither lights nor siren activated |
| You have transported a patient to the emergency department and are in the process of cleaning the ambulance while your partner is completing all required paperwork. At what point is the final phase of an ambulance call complete? | After your partner completes all required paperwork and you have the ambulance completely cleaned and restocked |
| At which point should you complete your patient care report (PCR)? | As soon as you are free from patient duties |
| What is an appropriate-sized landing zone for a helicopter? | 100 feet by 100 feet |
| A patient-carrying device should have at least ________ straps to hold the patient securely. | 3 |
| Which of the following is NOT essential equipment on an ambulance? | automatic transport ventilator -portable suction unit -pediatric oxygen administration devices -portable oxygen tanks |
| The process of combining the patient and patient-carrying device into a unit ready for moving and transporting the patient is called: | packaging |
| Which of the following situations may warrant the use of helicopter transport from the scene to a medical facility? | The patient s located in a remote area. |
| An EMT's BEST defense against potential legal liability is: | practicing excellent prehospital care |
| Safety studies have shown that drivers of other vehicles do not usually see or hear ambulances or other emergency vehicles until they are within ________ feet of it. | 100 feet |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding helicopter transport? | Most treatment should be done prior to loading the patient. |
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