EMT

EMT practice questions, page 10 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 46

What is among the greatest causes of crashes in a modern ambulance?

  1. distracted driving
  2. increased vehicle traffic
  3. high speed driving
  4. other vehicles

Question 47

Who is responsible for the daily inspection of an ambulance?

  1. the chief or supervisor
  2. the staff assigned to the vehicle for that shift
  3. the government licensing authority
  4. the staff who last used the vehicle

Question 48

Upon arrival on a scene, your first responsibility after BSI and PPE is to ____.

  1. size-up the scene
  2. evaluate for spinal immobilization
  3. begin care of the patient
  4. gown/glove up for patient care

Question 49

The lights and siren on an emergency vehicle ____.

  1. allow the operator of an emergency vehicle to drive without regard for the safety of others
  2. allow an emergency vehicle to be driven as fast as possible
  3. are a request for drivers to yield right of way
  4. allow the emergency vehicle driver to disregard all traffic laws

Question 50

Which of these procedures are necessary in preparation for an ambulance call?

  1. checking the equipment and vehicle for proper operation.
  2. familiarizing yourself with the operating area and facilities you will transport to and from.
  3. checking supplies for expired and missing items and replacing them, when needed.
  4. all of these.