EMS Emergency Response & Transport 3

Question 1

An EMT is transporting a patient who suddenly deteriorates during transport. What is the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Pull over and perform a focused reassessment

Answer

Stopping to reassess identifies the specific problem and guides whether ALS, diversion, or expedited transport is needed.

Question 2

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires EMS personnel to use which level of PPE when exposed to blood or body fluids?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions (gloves, eye protection, mask as needed)

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires standard precautions using appropriate barriers based on the level of anticipated exposure.

Question 3

A bariatric patient requiring transport does NOT fit on a standard stretcher. The BEST resource to contact is:

Accepted Answer

A specialty bariatric transport service or bariatric-capable unit

Answer

Bariatric transport services have reinforced equipment and trained crews to safely move and transport morbidly obese patients.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the 'due regard' legal standard in EMS?

Accepted Answer

Require EMS drivers to exercise reasonable caution to protect others even during emergency response

Answer

'Due regard' means that even with legal exemptions, EMS drivers must not create unreasonable danger for other motorists and pedestrians.

Question 5

Which hand position on a wheeled stretcher provides the MOST control when loading into the ambulance?

Accepted Answer

One hand on each long side rail

Answer

Holding one hand on each side rail distributes force evenly and allows the EMT to guide and control the stretcher's lateral position during loading.

(EMS) Emergency Medical Services Certified Practice Test