FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AIR MEDICAL OPS EXAM

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT AIR MEDICAL OPS EXAM

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Question 1: How close should an ambulance park to a helicopter?

Answer:

No closer than 25 feet away

Question 2: What does the "A" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym?

Answer:

Animals

Question 3: What should be used to mark the perimeter of an LZ?

Answer:

Traffic Cones

Question 4: What does the "W" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym?

Answer:

Wind/Weather

Question 5: What is IFR?

Answer:

This stands for Instrument Flight Rules. This means the pilot can fly in total blackout conditions and fly just by using his/her instrument panel for navigation.Question 6: True or False: It is standard practice for you to approach an aircraft as soon as it lands.

Answer:

False. Do not approach the aircraft until you are instructed to do so. Usually the flight crew will come meet you and get patient information and receive transfer of care before loading the patient onto the aircraft.Question 7: In most systems, medical helicopters are staffed with what type of crew?

Answer:

A three person crew (Pilot, Paramedic & Nurse) Question 8: The main rotor blades on a helicopter can dip as low as:

Answer:

• feet off the ground

Question 9: Fixed-wing aircraft are usually used for interhospital transfers over distances

greater then:

Answer:

150 miles

Question 10: What does the "H" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym?

Answer:

Hazards

Question 11: What acronym should you utilize when setting up an LZ?

Answer:

HOTSAW

Question 12: True or False: A helicopter will usually always land and take off into the wind.

Answer:

True Question 13: The most dangerous phases of air medical transport occurs:

Answer:

During takeoff and landing Question 14: How close should an LZ be set up next to the scene of a motor vehicle accident?

Answer:

At least 150 feet away Question 15: True or False: You should always approach a helicopter from the tail end.

Answer:

False. You always approach a helicopter from the side Question 16: True or False: On a highway, traffic should always be stopped in both directions when landing an aircraft on the roadway.

Answer:

True

Question 17: What is VFR?

Answer:

This stands for Visual Flight Rules. This means the pilot must be able to physically see out of the aircraft to fly.

Question 18: What does the "O" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym?

Answer:

Obstructions Question 19: A helicopter is requested to respond to an accident by a paramedic who is currently on scene with the patient. This is known as what type of response?

Answer:

Secondary Response

Question 20: If a helicopter has to land on uneven ground, which side should you approach from?

Answer:

From the downhill side

Question 21: What are NVG's?

Answer:

They are Night Vision Goggles. This assists the flight crew with seeing at night

Question 22: What does the "T" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym?

Answer:

Terrain

Question 23: What is the ideal size of an LZ during day time operations?

Answer:

The ideal size is always at least 100 X 100 feet Question 24: At the scene of an LZ, who has the right to say something if they see something that is unsafe?

Answer:

Anyone!!

Question 25: What is the minimum size of an LZ during night time operations?

Answer:

The minimum size of an LZ at night is 100 X 100 feet

Question 26: What were helicopters initially used for in EMS?

Answer:

For trauma patients

Question 27: What does the "S" stand for in the HOTSAW acronym?

Answer:

Surface