Deck 50: Air Medical Transport

Question 1

Which of the following is a mechanism of injury that may require helicopter transport?

A) A motorcyclist who is thrown from the motorcycle.
B) A patient who falls from a height greater than 15 feet.
C) A vehicle crash with unrestrained passengers.
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 1

A patient who falls from a height greater than 15 feet.

Question 2

In which of the following circumstances should helicopter transport NOT be considered?

A) A pregnant patient has suffered an injury.
B) Transport time to a trauma center is more than 20 minutes by ground ambulance.
C) A patient needs transportation to a stroke care center.
D) A patient is entrapped, and extrication will take longer than 10 minutes.

Answer 2

A patient needs transportation to a stroke care center.

Question 3

What is the minimum size of a helicopter landing zone?

A) 50 by 50
B) 200 by 200
C) 150 by 150
D) 100 by 100

Answer 3

100 by 100

Question 4

A helicopter LZ (______ zone) requires a secured area at least 100 by 100 feet.

A) local
B) landing
C) loading
D) liftoff

Question 5

As the ground contact for a helicopter operation, you should

A) let the pilot know the air wind conditions so he can judge the correct landing path.
B) raise the face shield on your helmet and maintain eye contact with the pilot.
C) tell the pilot details about the landing zone during the approach.
D) look down toward the ground to protect your eyes.

Question 6

You should always approach a helicopter from the _________ for safety reasons.

A) back
B) front
C) left side
D) right side

Question 7

When working around a helicopter, you should

A) wear a helmet with a three-point chin strap.
B) wear ear and eye protection when approaching the helicopter.
C) approach the helicopter from the back, left side where the pilot can see you.
D) approach the helicopter only when the rotor blades are still and not while they are moving.

Question 8

When a helicopter lands on the ground, you should

A) cross behind the helicopter when moving from one side to the other.
B) approach from the downhill side of the helicopter if it is resting on a slope.
C) approach the helicopter and open the passenger door so the crew can get to the patient.
D) keep all vehicles and non-aircraft personnel 80 feet away from the helicopter.

Question 9

When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian at a speed of greater than ___ miles per hour, it is a mechanism of injury that may require helicopter transport.

A) 20
B) 5
C) 15
D) 10