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Air Medical Ops
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A helicopter is requested to respond to an accident by a paramedic who is currently on scene with the patient. This is known as what type of response? | Secondary Response |
| Rotor-Wing aircrafts are usually limited to how many miles? | 150-200 mile radius |
| In most systems, medical helicopters are staffed with what type of crew? | A three person crew (Pilot, Paramedic & Nurse) |
| What were helicopters initially used for in EMS? | For trauma patients |
| What is VFR? | This stands for Visual Flight Rules. This means the pilot must be able to physically see out of the aircraft to fly. |
| What is IFR? | This stands for Instrument Flight Rules. This means the pilot can fly in total blackout conditions and fly just by using his/her instrument panel for navigation. |
| What are NVG's? | They are Night Vision Goggles. This assists the flight crew with seeing at night |
| What is the minimum size of an LZ during day time operations? | The minimum size of an LZ during the day is 75 X 75 feet |
| What is the ideal size of an LZ during day time operations? | The ideal size is always at least 100 X 100 feet |
| What is the minimum size of an LZ during night time operations? | The minimum size of an LZ at night is 100 X 100 feet |
| What acronym should you utilize when setting up an LZ? | HOTSAW |
| True or False: A helicopter will usually always land and take off into the wind. | True |
| Fixed-wing aircraft are usually used for interhospital transfers over distances greater then: | 150 miles |
| The most dangerous phases of air medical transport occurs: | During takeoff and landing |
| True or False: It is good practice to use caution tape to secure the site of a landing zone. | False |
| The main rotor blades on a helicopter can dip as low as: | 4 feet off the ground |
| True or False: You should always approach a helicopter from the tail end. | False. You always approach a helicopter from the side |
| If a helicopter has to land on uneven ground, which side should you approach from? | From the downhill side |
| What should be used to mark the perimeter of an LZ? | Traffic Cones |
| At night, what should be utilized to mark the perimeter of an LZ? | Traffic cones that are laying down pointing towards the center of the LZ with flashlights in them, or strobes. |
| True or False: It is always good practice to guide a helicopter into the scene using a bright white spotlights. | False |
| What does the "H" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym? | Hazards |
| What does the "O" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym? | Obstructions |
| What does the "T" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym? | Terrain |
| What does the "S" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym? | Surface |
| What does the "A" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym? | Animals |
| What does the "W" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym? | Wind/Weather |
| True or False: It is standard practice for you to approach an aircraft as soon as it lands. | False. Do not approach the aircraft until you are instructed to do so. Usually the flight crew will come meet you and get patient information and receive transfer of care before loading the patient onto the aircraft. |
| At the scene of an LZ, who has the right to say something if they see something that is unsafe? | Anyone!! |
| How close should an ambulance park to a helicopter? | No closer than 25 feet away |
| How close should an LZ be set up next to the scene of a motor vehicle accident? | At least 150 feet away |
| True or False: On a highway, traffic should always be stopped in both directions when landing an aircraft on the roadway. | True |
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