Ambulance Driving Test CA Flashcards

Ambulance Driving Test CA Flashcards Required emergency care equipment may be legally

removed from the ambulance:A. When making

non-emergency patient transferB. While using the ambulances for infant transportationC. To accommodate extra patientsD. None of the above B Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last year, you may not respond

to an emergency call:A. If your drivers license has been

suspendedB. If your required EMT has expiredC. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two yearsD. If any of the above circumstances exist B

Smoking in an ambulance is:A. Not mentioned in the

regulationsB. Permitted by regulationC. Prohibited only in the patient compartmentD. Prohibited only as specified by regulation A When the regularly assigned ambulance driver and attendant are both needed to provide patient care, a

substitute drive does not need:A. A valid driver's licenseB.

A valid EMT-I (Ambulance) certificateC. Knowledge of the regulationsD. Any of the above B

If an ambulance must be backed, the driver should:A.

Station an observer outside and to the left rear of the vehicleB. Check mirrors constantly while backingC. Do both actions described in (A) and (B) aboveD. Rely solely on the outside observer to warn of hazards C Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver

must obtain a valid EMT-I (Ambulance) certificate:A. Within

one year of initial employmentB. After two years of employmentC. Only if needed to work as an attendantD.Only to renew an ambulance drivercertificate A

Utility flood lights on the ambulance may be displayed:A.

Only during darknessB. While loading or unloading patientsC. When proceeding "Code 3"D. Whenever deemed necessary by the driver B When not driving under "Code 3" conditions and when passing a school while children are going to and from

school, the speed limit (unless otherwise posted) is:A. 10

MPHB. 15 MPHC. 25 MPHD. 30 MPH

C Your ambulance driver certificate may be denied or

revoked for conviction of:A. Possession of stolen

propertyB. Possession of marijuanaC. Indecent exposureD.

Any of the above D A conviction which has been set aside or dismissed following probation as permitted by Penal Code Section

1203.4:A Public safety agency having investigative

authorityB. ParamedicC. Need not be reported on the applicationD. May not be used to disqualify an applicant A

The driver of an ambulance operated "Code 3" is not

exempt from:A. Prima facie speed limitsB. Reckless driving

statutesC. Maximum speed limitsD. The basic speed law B

You may not legally operate an unsafeambulance:A. At any

timeB. Except in an emergencyC. Unless directed to do so by your employerD. Unless your partner insists A

The ambulance driver's primary responsibility is:A. Safe

patient transportationB. Speedy transport to the nearest medical facilityC. Fuel conservationD. The quality of medical care provided to the patient A

"Code 3" operation is prohibited by regulation when:A

Traffic is so congested that ambulance movement would not be expeditedB. Responding to an emergency callC.Transporting a patient with spinal injuriesD. Such use might frighten the patient A

Although driving an ambulance "Code 3" you must obey:A.

A red or stop signal lightB. The maximum speed limitC. A traffic officer's directionsD. None of the above C

When transporting a stabilized patient, thedriver should:A.

Always operate the ambulance "Code 3"B. Use only the flashing red lights but not the sirenC. Not exceed the posted speed limitD. Have no need to be concerned about smooth driving C As required by regulations of Title 13, California

Administrative Code, every ambulance driver must be:A. A

negligent driverB. The holder of an Emergency Medical Technician CertificateC. Thoroughly familiar with the provisions of the ambulance regulationsD. All of the above B You shall not drive an ambulance when yourability to

operate the vehicle safely is affected by:A. Fatigue or

illnessB. A temporary disabilityC. A permanent disabilityD.Any of the above D The minimum supply of oxygen required prior to

responding to an emergency call is:A. A fully charged

E-size cylinderB. A 20 minute supply at 10 lpm in a portable cylinderC. Not specified in the regulationsD. 150 psi indicated on an installed M-size cylinder B If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of not less

than:A. Six monthsB One yearC. Two yearsD. Three years

B Dismissal of a driver because of a dishonest act

committed:A. Should be reported to CHPB. Must be

reported to DMVC. Is of no interest to the DMVD. Is confidential and cannot be disclosed B