Air Rescue SOGs exam
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Which of the following equipment is NOT part of the Air Rescue Equipment?

  • Air Rescue jump bag
  • FAA approved stretcher system
  • Airway bag
  • Pleurovac (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the QinFLOW disposable warmer unit?

  • To administer medications to the patient
  • To warm the patient's blood and fluids (correct)
  • To monitor the patient's vital signs
  • To provide oxygen to the patient

    • How often should the battery packs for the ZOLL® X SeriesTM Monitor be rotated?

  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily (correct)
  • Yearly

    • What should be done if the battery pack for the ZOLL® X SeriesTM Monitor is cracked or damaged?

    <p>Contact the ZOLL representative for a replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the QinFLOW housing, wire, and dust cap be cleaned?

    <p>With a damp, soapy cloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a necessary piece of information flight medics must obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Patient's condition and status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the patient's condition and status, what other information must flight medics obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Patient's weight and height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances does Air Rescue response become necessary?

    <p>Patients located in areas inaccessible by ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel take into account when requesting Air Rescue for patient transport?

    <p>Weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary consideration when choosing an optimal landing zone (LZ) for Air Rescue?

    <p>Presence of trees or obstacles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a safety consideration when requesting Air Rescue for patient transport?

    <p>Patient weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum size requirement for an optimal landing zone (LZ) for Air Rescue?

    <p>100 feet by 100 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do upon Air Rescue's arrival on scene?

    <p>Keep the patient inside the rescue unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ground personnel do following patient loading onto the helicopter?

    <p>Leave the landing zone area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can assist in offloading the patient from the helicopter upon arrival at the designated receiving hospital's helipad?

    <p>Hospital staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients should be transported to the nearest Hyperbaric Chamber Center?

    <p>Patients with both decompression sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered if a Critical patient's transport time is greater than 20 minutes?

    <p>Transport the patient by air rescue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances will a helicopter not be used for transport?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should air rescue response be necessitated?

    <p>When the ground transport time is greater than 20 minutes to an appropriate trauma facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Diver Alert Network (D.A.N)?

    <p>To provide assistance for patients with decompression sickness or carbon monoxide poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the temperature tab on the blood packaging reads RED?

    <p>The blood should be removed from service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator be checked for proper operation?

    <p>Every 1,000 hours of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the removable foam filter in the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator be inspected and replaced if necessary?

    <p>Every 1,000 hours of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the CAREvent® Resuscitator be cleaned after each patient use?

    <p>Thoroughly with a mild soap solution or a commercially available disinfectant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some parameters that may cause a mission to be declined in the Air Rescue - Local Flying Area?

    <p>Inclement weather, pilot duty time limitations, distance greater than 200 nautical miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a required piece of information flight medics must obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Patient's age and gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do when the helicopter has landed safely on the ground?

    <p>Continue normal radio traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required safety measure for personnel directly involved with loading or offloading the patient?

    <p>Proper head and eye protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ground personnel do upon the helicopter's arrival at the designated receiving hospital's helipad?

    <p>Remain clear of the landing area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should flight medics do upon arrival at the sending facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>every attempt should be made by the flight medics to accept the patient inside of the hospital for the proper transfer of care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following equipment is NOT part of the Air Rescue Equipment?

    <p>QinFLOW disposable warmer unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the battery pack for the ZOLL® X SeriesTM Monitor is cracked or damaged?

    <p>Replace it with a new one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the QinFLOW housing, wire, and dust cap be cleaned?

    <p>With a damp, soapy cloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ground personnel do upon the helicopter's arrival at the designated receiving hospital's helipad?

    <p>Assist flight medics in unloading the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ground personnel do upon Air Rescue's arrival on scene?

    <p>Keep the patient inside the rescue unit until meeting with flight medics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do when the helicopter has landed safely on the ground?

    <p>Leave the landing zone area immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered if a Critical patient's transport time is greater than 20 minutes?

    <p>Patient weight and height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum size requirement for an optimal landing zone (LZ) for Air Rescue?

    <p>100 feet by 100 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should flight medics do upon arrival at the sending facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Obtain the patient's weight and height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do upon Air Rescue's arrival on scene?

    <p>Keep the patient inside of the rescue unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should air rescue transport be considered for patients with decompression sickness or carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>When the transport time is greater than 20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the guidelines for air ambulance transport?

    <p>The patient must have a trauma scorecard methodology and criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary safety consideration when requesting Air Rescue for patient transport?

    <p>Patient's condition and status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will a helicopter not be used for transport?

    <p>When the pilot or crew determines the patient is not safe to transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do when the helicopter has landed safely on the ground?

    <p>Resume normal radio traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should flight medics do upon arrival at the sending facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Accept the patient inside of the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Diver Alert Network (D.A.N)?

    <p>To provide resources for decompression sickness and carbon monoxide poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can assist in offloading the patient from the helicopter upon arrival at the designated receiving hospital's helipad?

    <p>Hospital staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should ground personnel do upon the helicopter's arrival at the designated receiving hospital's helipad?

    <p>Secure the helicopter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following information must flight medics obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Name and contact number of the sending physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the tactical channel in Air Rescue response?

    <p>To assign a communication channel for the mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following incidents necessitate Air Rescue response?

    <p>Extrication of a trauma patient is anticipated to exceed 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a safety consideration when requesting Air Rescue for patient transport?

    <p>Presence of trees in the landing zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if another helicopter air ambulance operator has refused or rejected the flight request?

    <p>Consider the reasons for refusal or rejection before accepting the flight request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the temperature tab on the blood packaging reads RED?

    <p>Remove the blood from service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator be checked for proper operation?

    <p>Every 1,000 hours of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the battery capacity of the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator is less than full?

    <p>Plug the battery into a power source until fully charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the CAREvent® Resuscitator be cleaned after each patient use?

    <p>Clean all components thoroughly with a mild soap solution or disinfectant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some parameters that may cause a mission to be declined in the Air Rescue - Local Flying Area?

    <p>Inclement weather, pilot duty time limitations, distance greater than 200 nautical miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a safety consideration when requesting Air Rescue for patient transport?

    <p>Patient weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ground personnel do upon the helicopter's arrival at the designated receiving hospital's helipad?

    <p>Remain clear of the landing area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must flight medics obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Patient condition and status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do upon Air Rescue's arrival on scene?

    <p>Keep the patient inside the rescue unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential safety hazards that should be considered when requesting Air Rescue?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a guideline for maintaining the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator?

    <p>Regularly examine hoses for cracking, discoloration, and disfigurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the temperature tab on the blood packaging reads RED?

    <p>Remove the blood from service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator be checked for proper operation?

    <p>Every 1,000 hours of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the battery capacity of the ZOLL® EMV+ portable ventilator is less than full?

    <p>Plug it into a power source until fully charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after using the CAREvent® Resuscitator on a patient?

    <p>Operate the resuscitator to blow out any contaminant from the patient valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following equipment is NOT included in the Air Rescue jump bag?

    <p>Set of controlled medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper use of the SurePowerTM I Battery Pack for the ZOLL® X SeriesTMM monitor/defibrillator?

    <p>Charging it fully before the first use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the QinFLOW disposable warmer unit be powered on for self-check?

    <p>Press and hold the green button for 3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the battery capacity of the ZOLL® EMV+ portable critical care ventilator is less than full?

    <p>Plug it into a power source until fully charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should the ZOLL® X SeriesTMM monitor/defibrillator battery packs be rotated?

    <p>Daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following information must flight medics obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Patient's weight and height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criteria for Air Rescue response?

    <p>Patient's location is inaccessible by ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What safety consideration should personnel take into account when requesting Air Rescue for patient transport?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must on-scene personnel communicate to Air Rescue as quickly as possible?

    <p>Patient's status and airway compromise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the landing zone requirements for optimal landing zones (LZ)?

    <p>A 100 feet by 100 feet area free from any potential safety hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a helicopter rescue mission, when can normal radio traffic resume?

    <p>After the helicopter has landed safely on the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do upon Air Rescue's arrival on scene?

    <p>Keep the patient inside the rescue unit until the flight medics meet with the crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must flight medics obtain when making contact with the requesting facility for an inter-facility patient transfer?

    <p>Location of the patient and the time they will be ready for transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What safety measure should personnel directly involved with loading or offloading the patient have in place?

    <p>Proper head and eye protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ground personnel do following patient loading onto the helicopter?

    <p>Leave the landing zone area immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should air rescue transport be considered for patients with decompression sickness or carbon monoxide poisoning?

    <p>When the transport time is greater than 20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Diver Alert Network (D.A.N)?

    <p>To serve as a resource for divers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances does Air Rescue response become necessary?

    <p>When the ground transport time to an appropriate trauma facility is greater than twenty (20) minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the guidelines for air ambulance transport?

    <p>Trauma patients that meet the trauma scorecard methodology and criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incidents necessitate Air Rescue response?

    <p>Level 1 trauma patient with a ground transport time of greater than twenty (20) minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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