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A mechanical CPR compressor is commonly called a "_______".

	pounder
	cardioverter
	pile driver
	thumper

Requirements for a helicopter landing zone include:

	an area of 50-by-50 feet, with less than an 8-degree slope.
	marking it by a flare in a downwind position.
	being clear of wires, towers, people, and loose objects.
	all of the above.

When responding to the scene of a motor vehicle collision, be sure to take all steps to size up the scene, including:

	parking behind the wreckage if you are the first on the scene to warn motorists from behind.
	parking downwind and downhill to avoid fire or escaping hazardous liquids.
	parking at least 50 feet away from the wreckage if there is no fire or escaping liquids.
	leaving all emergency revolving beacons, headlights, and flashers on for visibility.

Which fluid level should be checked while the engine is running?

	Brake
	Transmission
	Oil
	Power steering

Which of the following is true about using a siren when responding to an emergency?

	You can safely assume that all motorists will hear your siren.
	Assume that some motorists will hear your siren but ignore it.
	All drivers will pull over to the right and stop when they hear your siren.
	If a vehicle won't move out of your way, pull close behind it and sound your siren.

An emergency medical dispatcher is trained to perform which of the following tasks?

	Provide pre-arrival medical instructions to callers.
	Diagnose patient's medical problems.
	Advise callers to discontinue CPR in obvious deaths.
	Give medical direction to EMT-Basics on scene.

A childbirth kit should include all of the following items except:

	sanitary napkins.
	surgical scissors.
	constriction bands.
	large, plastic garbage bags.

The ambulance vehicle should be regularly inspected. Inspections done while the ambulance engine is turned OFF include:

	dash-mounted gauges.
	turning the steering wheel from side to side.
	the level of coolant/antifreeze and the pressure cap on the radiator.
	the parking brake.

Medications carried on the ambulance should include:

	metered-dose inhalers.
	oral glucose.
	Epi-pens.
	nitroglycerin pills or spray.

In addition to patient-care equipment, equipment for the transfer of the patient that should be carried on the ambulance includes a:

	heavy-duty power winch.
	canvas cot.
	child safety seat.
	full-body harness.

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