Ambulance Driver Test

Ambulance Driver Test  Private Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if - ANSWER-CHP has authorized them to Definition of Ambulance - ANSWER-Rescue vehicle Vehicle modified to transport injured people Code 3 Operation describes - ANSWER-use of lights and sirens Code 3 is justified for 3 reasons - ANSWER-1 to save a life

• prevent undue suffering
• prevent disability

Do guilty vertics that have dismissed by courts still count as convictions? - ANSWER- Yes Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the same name? - ANSWER-Yes How many hours of service must be provided under each license? - ANSWER-24, unless the ambulance does not respond to calls from public agencies.Fire extinguishers - ANSWER-must be inspected and serviced yearly or immediately after use Ambulances will be inspected by CHP - ANSWER-initially yearly and randonmly Destination restrictions prevent - ANSWER-ambulances from taking unnecessarily long routes.Escorts for patients: The prohibition against unqualified drivers and attendants serving as patient escorts does not exclude - ANSWER-Family, other persons concerned with the patients well being minors should be allowed to come whenever possible Good Samaritan Laws do not protect EMT's when - ANSWER-acts or omissions are performed in a grossly negligent manner or not in good faith.Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements? - ANSWER-No Purpose of DMV ambulance driver test is - ANSWER-not to prove driving competence, but to screen those with criminal backgrounds, physical disabilities, or poor driving habits. 1 / 2

You do not need an ambulance driving license if - ANSWER-are a police officer firefighter or if you are licensed in an a different state and driving in an emergency into CA.

• Prerequisites to getting an Ambulance license. - ANSWER-1. 18 years old
• Hold a valid CA driving license
• File a complete application including criminal convictions and certain traffic offenses
• Pass a written test
• Submit fingerprints
• Complete meddical form DL-51

Temporary certificates last _____ days - ANSWER-180 Regular certificate lasts - ANSWER-no longer than 5 years, and expires the same day as your drivers license Conditional validity means that your ambulance license is only valid when you have - ANSWER-valid drivers license medical examination certificate.and after one year an (EMT)-I certificate Renewal Applications will be excepted - ANSWER-within 6 months of expiration of your drivers license.If your ambulance drivers license is revoked, you can - ANSWER-submit a written request for a hearing within ten days.Hearing committee is composed of - ANSWER-3 members representing the DMV, CHP, and EMS Authority.An ambulance drivers primary responsibility is - ANSWER-Safe transport of the patient Safe means - ANSWER-1. not risking an accident

• smooth driving
• that does not stress or traumatize the patient
• that permits attendant to give medical care

Negative affects of Code 3 transport include - ANSWER-1. frightening patient

• putting a stable patient into shock
• Disrupting ongoing medical treatment

Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of trips - ANSWER-5-7 Medical conditions that require Code 3 transport include - ANSWER-1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage

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