Ambulance Driver Certification Exam Practice Questions and Answers with complete solution

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Ambulance Driver Certification Exam Practice Questions and Answers with complete solution Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and operated as emergency vehicles nor ... respond to an emergency call unless -✔✔ The operating service has been licensed to do so by the California Highway Patrol. The term "Ambulance" refers to -✔✔ Ambulances used to respond to emergency calls. However, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when it has been specially modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured persons. "Code 3" is the term used to describe -✔✔ The use of red warning lamps and sirens if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call. "Code 3" is justified only when -✔✔ Initially responding to an emergency call or when speed in obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to save a life, prevent undue suffering, or to reduce or prevent disability. The service name of an ambulance must be displayed -✔✔ On both sides and the rear of each vehicle in letter that contrast sharply with the background. Lettering should be 4 in or more in height and in a color that is visible during the daytime. Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced -✔✔ Yearly or immediately after use Licensed vehicles are required to be inspected -✔✔ initially and then yearly by the California Highway Patrol. If not in compliance, the ambulance may be removed from service until the problem has been corrected. This applies to both private and publicly owned ambulances. Destination restrictions are established to -✔✔ Prevent ambulance transportation of emergency patients over unnecessarily long distances to obtain medical attention. The purpose of an ambulance driver certificate is -✔✔ not a verification of driving competence but to show that an individual has knowledge of the laws pertaining to ambulance operations and has not been disqualified from employment by criminal activities, physical disabilities, or poor driving habits. Ambulance driver certificate is not required for -✔✔ police officers, deputy sheriffs, members of a fire department, or someone driving an ambulance from out of state into California. Temporary ambulance driver certificate is good for -✔✔ 180 days Regular ambulance driver certificate is good for -✔✔ 5 years and expires the same day as the applicant's driver's license. Ambulance driver must possess an EMT certificate after -✔✔ one year of initial employment as an ambulance driver DL-51 form must be dated within -✔✔ two years of the application date. Renewal certificate applications will be accepted; A renewal applicant must have -✔✔ during the six month period prior to the expiration of the regular certificate; an EMT certificate Who is responsible for the operation of the service in compliance with statutes and regulations? -✔✔ Every ambulance service owner, operator, manager, or supervisor An ambulance driver must demonstrate his or her driving competence to -✔✔ the service owner Who is responsible for making sure the driver is trained and competent in the use of safety and emergency care equipment and trained to assist the attendant in patient care? -✔✔ the service owner Any ambulance attendant must at minimum posses -✔✔ an EMT certificate. EMT-II, paramedic, PA, RN, or physician are also applicable. An ambulance driver's primary responsibility is Other primary responsibilities are: -✔✔ the safe transport of the patient. 1) Not making an accident and 2) Smooth driving: a) Driving that will not stress or traumatize the patient and b) Driving in a manner that will permit the attendant to provide medical care to the patient. "Code 3" transport can result in the following: -✔✔ • Frighten the patient • Put a stabilized patient into shock • Disrupt ongoing medical treatment • Aggravate certain medical conditions "Code 3" transportations constitute -✔✔ only 5-7 percent of total trips. Three medical conditions that require "Code 3" operation: -✔✔ 1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage 2. Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment 3. Complicated impending child birth A decision to use "Code 3" operation must be made on the belief that -✔✔ the medical emergency justifies the risks incurred when demanding the right-of-way through traffic. What is "Code 3"? -✔✔ Displaying a steady burning red warning lamp that is visible 1000 ft in front of the vehicle and sounds a siren that is reasonably necessary. If not under "Code 3", the driver must comply with -✔✔ all traffic laws that apply to any other vehicle on the road. Even under "Code 3", a driver can still be held liable is involved in an accident where -✔✔ property damage, injury, or fatality occurs A driver must also drive with -✔✔ due regard for the safety of all persons using the road. In order to provide due regard for the safety of others, -✔✔ sufficient notice of the ambulance's approach must be given to allow other drivers and pedestrians to yield the right-of-way. Sirens do not give sufficient warning to drivers -✔✔ approaching head on or traveling on converging roads. In rural environment, a driver going ____ mph may not be aware of the siren until ____ ft away. In urban environment, driver may not detect siren until ___ ft away. -✔✔ 55 mph; 33 ft 123 ft The siren warning is only _____ as effective to a vehicle on crossroads compared to a vehicle traveling in front of am ambulance going the same way. -✔✔ one-third During Code 3, drivers should be cautious of: 1. 2. 3. -✔✔ 1. blind intersections and driveways 2. motorists with impaired hearing 3. inattentive drivers. Ambulance drivers should: - - - - -✔✔ -Assume other drivers don't hear the siren at safe distances, especially at intersections. -Be aware that other drivers usually have trouble locating the source of the siren. -Restrict the use of sirens to situations where they are most effective. -Avoid passing on the right. Excessive or indiscriminate use of warning lights -✔✔ reduces public awareness and respect of their purpose. Proper use of warning lights: - - - -✔✔ • The front steady burning red warning light should be displayed when an extreme hazard exists. • Flashing red light may only be displayed during extremely hazardous conditions, such as requiring traffic to stop or requiring the road to be blocked. • Flashing amber lights are used only when an unusual traffic hazard exists. Warning lamp effectiveness may be reduced by: • • • -✔✔ • Low sun or glare • Confusion with traffic signals or neon lights • Their position on the ambulance (If mounted too high or low, they might be out of vision to the driver of the vehicle ahead) The use of headlamps during the daylight is effective in -✔✔ reducing accidents by making the vehicle more visible to other drivers. What is defensive driving? -✔✔ doing everything reasonably possible to avoid being involved in a preventable accident, regardless of what the law is, what the other driver does, or in adverse driving conditions. [Show More]

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