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| An ambulance driver's primary responsibility is: |
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| safe transport of patient |
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| "Code 3" transport could result in the following: (4) |
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- Frightening the patient.
- Putting a stabilized patient into shock.
- Disrupting ongoing medical treatment.
- Aggravating certain medical conditions sufficient to cause death or permanent disability.
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Certain medical conditions that probably require
"Code 3" operations include: (3)
and make up what percentage of total trips?
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- Uncontrolled hemorrhage (internal bleeding)
- Uncontolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment (CHF, wounds of the heart, plmonary edema)
- Complicated implending childbirth (requires operation)
5-7% of total cases
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T/F?
You should never travel over the speed limit when transporting a stabilized patient. |
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| If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of no less than: |
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| You should not drive an ambulance under any of the following conditions: |
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- Fatigue or illness
- Permanent disability
- Temporary disability
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| Smoking in the ambulance is: |
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| not mentioned in the regulations. |
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| While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if: |
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| the ambulance slows to 15 mph. |
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| Even if you possess a valid ambulance license, you may not respond to an emergency call if: |
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- Your drivers license has been suspended.
- Your required EMT license has expired.
- Your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years.
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| Medical conditions wherein especially smooth, low speed patient transportation is preferable include: |
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- Spinal injuries
- Serious fractures
- Heart conditions
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| When not operating under "Code 3" conditions, the ambulance must: |
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comply with all traffic laws to the same extent as any other vehicle on the highway.
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| In order to drive exempt from traffic laws, the ambulance must be: |
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- Responding to an emergency call
- Displaying a steady burning red warning lamp, visible from 1000 ft.
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| When determining whether or not the driver was exercising "due regard" in using signaling equipment, the courts will consider: |
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- Whether it was reasonably necessary to use signaling equipment.
- Whether the signaling equipment was in fact used.
- Whether the signal's was audible and/or visible to other motorists/pedestrians.
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| Studies have shown that sirens on emergency vehicles do not give sufficient warnings to: |
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| Drivers of vehicles approaching on a cross street |
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| Display of warning lights is restricted to conditions of: |
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| "extreme hazard" and "unusual traffic hazard" |
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| In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical examination every: |
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| A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in any two adjacent grooves is less than: |
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| Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1(ambulance) certificate: |
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| within 1 year of employment |
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| The rules governing the operation of an ambulance used for emergency services are contained in: |
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| Title 13, California Code of Regulations |
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| Dismissal of a driver because of a dishonest act committed must be reported to the: |
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T/F?
An ambulance driver is required to trained to use the defibrillator.
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| Both left and right turn signals flashing signifies: |
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| there is a hazard or accident. |
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| A safe following distance between vehicles can be obtained by: |
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| keeping three seconds time intervals behind the vehicle ahead. |
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If an ambulance must be backed, the driver should station an observer where?
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outside and to the left rear of the vehicle
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| Code 3 operation is prohibited by regulation when: |
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| traffic is so congested that ambulance movement would not be expedited. |
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| The minimum supply of oxygen required to responding to an emergency call is: |
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| 20 minute supply at 10 LPM in a portable cylinder. |
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An exemption from a requirement of Title 13 may only be granted for not more than:
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Utility floodlights on the ambulance may be displayed when:
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loading and unloading patients.
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| Ambulances must have a ____________ certificate. |
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| CHP yearly certificate or a temporary certificate. |
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