Ambulance Driver Test CA Study

Ambulance Driver Test CA Study Questions and Answers Graded A

Private Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if - CHP has authorized them to

Definition of Ambulance - Rescue vehicle Vehicle modified to transport injured people

Code 3 Operation describes - use of lights and sirens

Code 3 is justified for 3 reasons - 1 to save a life

• prevent undue suffering
• prevent disability

Do guilty vertics that have dismissed by courts still count as convictions? - Yes

Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the same name? - Yes

How many hours of service must be provided under each license? - 24, unless the ambulance does not respond to calls from public agencies.

Fire extinguishers - must be inspected and serviced yearly or immediately after use

Ambulances will be inspected by CHP - initially yearly and randonmly

Destination restrictions prevent - ambulances from taking unnecessarily long routes.

Escorts for patients: The prohibition against unqualified drivers and attendants serving as patient escorts does not exclude - 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 - acts or omissions are performed in a grossly negligent manner or not in good faith.

Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements? - No

Purpose of DMV ambulance driver test is - not to prove driving competence, but to screen those with criminal backgrounds, physical disabilities, or poor driving habits.

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You do not need an ambulance driving license if - 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. - 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 - 180

Regular certificate lasts - 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 - valid drivers license medical examination certificate.and after one year an (EMT)-I certificate

Renewal Applications will be excepted - within 6 months of expiration of your drivers license.

If your ambulance drivers license is revoked, you can - submit a written request for a hearing within ten days.

Hearing committee is composed of - 3 members representing the DMV, CHP, and EMS Authority.

An ambulance drivers primary responsibility is - Safe transport of the patient

Safe means - 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 - 1. frightening patient

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

Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of trips - 5-7

Medical conditions that require Code 3 transport include - 1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage

• internal chest or abdomen bleeding
• Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment
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