Ambulance Operations DOT Instructor Training exercise Apr 24 2010 http://www.emtb.com

Ambulance Operations

presented by

David Sovinski and Susan Torkelson

Objectives

  1. Identify the stages of an ambulance call
  2. Describe what information is collected to be able to dispatch an ambulance.
  3. Discuss considerations and attitudes while en-route to the scene.
    • Both driving and preparations
  4. Recognize safe vehicle placement at medical scenes.
  5. Analyze safe vehicle placement at a motor vehicle collision.
  6. Identify hazards at a collision scene.
  7. Explain the factors to consider in transportation of patient.

Instructor Evaluation Form

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Quiz

  1. Place the phases of an ambulance call in the proper order.
    • ____ Transferring patient to ambulance
    • ____ Terminating the call
    • ____ Preparation
    • ____ Transfer patient to hospital staff
    • ____ Receiving and responding
    • ____ Transport to hospital
  2. If your unit is the first to arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle collision you should park the ambulance
    1. 100 feet behind the scene
    2. On the traffic side of the scene
    3. 100 feet ahead of the scene
    4. On the curb side of the scene
  3. You are responding lights and sirens to a critical patient. You may pass a stopped school bus that has its flashers on
    1. Only after turning off the lights and siren
    2. Only after the bus driver waves you on through
    3. If you slow down
    4. Never
  4. Reflective vests need only be worn at night.
    1. True
    2. False
  5. Which of the following could affect response time
    1. Railroad crossing
    2. Weather
    3. Time of day
    4. All the above
  6. What factors should be considered when parking at a medical scene (select all that apply)
    1. Will I hear the radio if dispatch calls me
    2. Am I able to easily access additional equipment as needed.
    3. Will I be able to get the patient into the ambulance
    4. Could the ambulance be stolen while the crew is in a building
  7. Which of the following is not part of the information collected by the medical dispatcher?
    1. What is the patients age?
    2. What did the patient eat for breakfast?
    3. A telephone number in case of a disconnect.
    4. Is the patient conscious and breathing?
  8. Which is a hazard at a motor vehicle scene
    1. Vegetation
    2. Power lines
    3. Bystanders
    4. All are potentially a hazard
  9. When should you perform an ambulance check?
    1. Each month
    2. Every week
    3. At the beginning of each shift
    4. The previous crew always does the proper restocking and checks so it's not needed.
  10. How far should you park away from a hazardous material incident
    1. 100 feet
    2. 1/4 mile
    3. 1/2 mile
    4. 1 mile
  11. Which direction should you park from a hazardous material incident
    1. Up wind
    2. Down wind
    3. Doesn't matter, the wind can change at any time
    4. Cross wind
  12. En route to a scene you should (select all that apply)
    1. Discuss possible EMT roles for patient care
    2. Make note of equipment and procedures you'll likely need on-scene.
    3. Choose where you'll get coffee for the return trip.
    4. Consider whether Advanced Life Support should be started even before reaching the patient.
Notes (David)
  • Beep, beep, beep, Paging Chatfield Ambulance, Paging Chatfield Ambulance,
  • Safe Operation - Recount how I drove away while crew member was hanging out the door.
Notes (Susan)