EMS Emergency Response & Transport 2

Question 1

When approaching an emergency scene involving a vehicle accident, which position should the ambulance ideally be parked?

Accepted Answer

Uphill and upwind from the scene

Answer

Parking uphill and upwind protects the crew from fuel spills and hazardous fumes that may ignite or drift toward responders.

Question 2

A patient in hemorrhagic shock is best transported in which position?

Accepted Answer

Supine with legs elevated 8-12 inches

Answer

Elevating the legs in the Trendelenburg-modified position helps return venous blood to central circulation in hypovolemic shock.

Question 3

Which radio communication principle requires the sender to wait briefly before transmitting to ensure the channel is clear?

Accepted Answer

Listening before keying

Answer

Listening before keying prevents interrupting ongoing transmissions and reduces radio traffic collisions on shared channels.

Question 4

During a multi-casualty incident, which patient would be tagged BLACK (expectant) in the START triage system?

Accepted Answer

A patient who is unresponsive with no spontaneous respirations after airway repositioning

Answer

In START triage, patients with no respirations even after airway opening are tagged black because survival is unlikely with available resources.

Question 5

What is the maximum speed typically permitted for a non-emergency ambulance transport on an interstate highway?

Accepted Answer

Posted speed limit only

Answer

Without lights and sirens activated for a true emergency, ambulances must obey all posted speed limits like any other vehicle.

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