Transport Operations
This is the safest seating position for an EMT in the ambulance while transporting a patient.
What is a seated and belted position?
This is the safest seating position for an EMT in the ambulance while transporting a patient.
What is a seated and belted position?
This rescue involves water and strong currents.
What is water rescue?
This is the first step of every EMS call.
What is BSI and scene safety?
This is used to communicate with dispatch.
What is a radio?
Before transport, this information must be given to the receiving facility.
What is patient condition, age, chief complaint, and ETA?
Before transport, this information must be given to the receiving facility.
What is patient condition, age, chief complaint, and ETA?
This rescue occurs in areas with limited access or high elevation.
What is rope or high-angle rescue?
These indicate a potentially dangerous rescue scene.
What are traffic, fire, unstable vehicles, or hazardous materials?
This type of communication avoids codes and uses clear language.
What is plain language communication?
This device is used to safely secure a patient during ambulance transport.
What are stretcher straps or seat belts?
This device is used to safely secure a patient during ambulance transport.
What are stretcher straps or seat belts?
The EMT-B’s main responsibility during special rescue operations.
What is patient assessment and medical care?
Who is in charge at a multi-agency rescue scene?
What is the Incident Commander?
When giving a radio report, this is always included.
What is patient age, condition, and chief complaint?
When should lights and sirens be used during transport?
What is during life-threatening emergencies only?
When should lights and sirens be used during transport?
What is during life-threatening emergencies only?
This type of rescue requires specialized training and equipment.
What is confined space rescue?
This system organizes emergency scenes.
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?
This term describes repeating information to confirm accuracy.
What is read-back?
This is the correct order for patient movement during transport.
What is stabilize → move → secure → reassess?
This is the correct order for patient movement during transport.
What is stabilize → move → secure → reassess?
During a hazardous rescue, EMTs should enter only when this is confirmed.
What is the scene is safe?
If a scene becomes unsafe, EMTs should do this immediately.
What is retreat and request additional resources?
Poor communication can lead to this major problem.
What is delayed or improper patient care?