Sirens - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 24 yo male is found unresponsive in a public restroom. From the door, you notice streaks of dried blood smeared on the wall and a knife lying on the floor. The patient's body is covered with flies and you note the strong odor of decomposition. You should: A. not enter B. assess a pulse C. secure the knife D. request ALS Correct Answer-A. not enter When proceeding through a red light you must: A. slow to at least 5 mph B. come to a complete stop C. use the yelp setting on ...

In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - correct answer the anchor When does brake fade occur? - correct answer when the brakes overheat from excessive use What area is between wild-land and rural area? - correct answer Wild land urban interface Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - correct answer Hydraulic braking system If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should he do? - correct answer No...

Test Bank For Prehospital Emergency Care 11e (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1-46 | Complete Guide (ANSWERED). Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e (Mistovich et al.) Chapter 1 Emergency Care Systems, Research, and Public Health 1) What is a primary purpose of the modern-day EMS system? A) Provide a means of transport to and from the hospital B) Ensure that all members of society have equal access to hospitals C) Decrease the incidence of death and disability related to injury and illness D) Provid...

Cribbing at the scene of a machinery rescue is of no importance. True or False - False The best way to shield a patient or rescue from a crowd is for rescuers to __________ a.) Threaten the crowd with the pike pole b.) Turn on sirens to distract bystanders c.) Stand side by side d.) Shine flashlights and floodlights into their eyes - c.) Stand side by side Which of the following are examples of environmental and geographical conditions that might affect a rescue scene? a.) Day/night b....

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Control (EVOC) Certification Exam (2018 Law Enforcement Recruit Academy, 720 Hours, WI) | Questions & Answers (100% Verified- Rated A+) Emergency Vehicle Operations and Control (EVOC) Certification Exam (2018 Law Enforcement Recruit Academy, 720 Hours, WI) | Questions & Answers (100% Verified- Rated A+) Distinguish among the various types of law enforcement driving - ANSWER - 1. Normal Patrol Operations - must be alert and prepared to shift into emergency m...

List parts of your health that can affect your driving? - ANSWER - Vision: Be able to notice hazards in different types of lighting judge distances, adjust to traffic speed and read road signs - Hearing: Hear horns, sirens, motorcycles or screeching tires that may alert you of hazards. It's illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving - Fatigue & Drowsiness: Can affect your vision and increase reaction time to hazards - Physical & Mental: Be alert to quickly decid...

Common Misconceptions About EMDs 1. Callers are too upset to provide accurate and useful responses to the EMD 2. Callers would not be able to provide the EMD with required information that is necessary to effectively dispatch emergency medical resources 3. The medical expertise required for effective emergency medical dispatch is not important, therefore public safety officials should use non-EMD dispatchers to dispatch resources 4. All EMS calls will be answered "lights and sirens" 5. ...

SCCJA BLOCK 4 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+/ 100% ACCURATE/ goals of drivers orientation - -improve confidence, attitude, and skills when driving you are operating - -the most lethal weapon in the police arsenal law enforcememtn officers have ____ the collision rate than most citizens - -3x what is the most common cause of crashes in SC? - -driving too fast for conditions collision avoidance - -preparation, positioning, and attitude collision priorities - -a. safety of occupants ...

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 2 prevent undue suffering 3 prevent disability 2 | P a g e Do guilty vertics that have dismissed by courts still count as convictions? : Yes Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the ...

BLS Hot basic life support capability, lights & sirens Full Response "everything rolls" using the emergency response mode - FD, EMS & PD respond ALS Hot advanced life support capability, lights & sirens BLS Cold basic life support capability, normal response mode Which of the following is considered a Abdominal Pain Complaints atopic pregnancy defribilation must be given w/in 5 mins of unconsciousness phase 1 all callers interrogation