CSB Date Approval Quiz: Medical Helicopters Procedures

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What is the purpose of the guideline mentioned in the text?

To serve as a guide for utilizing emergency medical helicopters for patient evacuation (correct)

To define the traffic conditions for helicopter landing

To outline landing procedures for medical helicopters

To provide instructions for requesting a medical helicopter

When should air transport be considered according to the text?

If ground transport time exceeds 30 minutes

If ground transport time is less than 12 minutes

If ground transport time is exactly 12 minutes

If ground transport time is more than 12 minutes (correct)

Who should requests for medical helicopters be made through?

Hospital-based radio systems

WPFD personnel directly at the scene

WPFD's Emergency Communication Center (correct)

Public safety personnel

What is the role of the Communications Center when a request for a medical helicopter is made?

Assign relevant cross streets and scene information Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should a medical helicopter be placed on stand-by status?

To commit the helicopter to the scene Signup and view all the answers

What are some considerations mentioned for requesting a medical helicopter?

Time of day, traffic conditions, access to roadways Signup and view all the answers

Why might ground transportation not be suitable for critically injured patients?

It may not be the quickest mode of transportation Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to mark a landing zone for a helicopter?

Vehicle headlights on low beam and portable highway strobes Signup and view all the answers

What should never be done during night time helicopter operations?

Shine a light at the helicopter Signup and view all the answers

Who should be appointed by the Incident Commander to secure an adequate landing zone and designate personnel to secure the safety zone?

The Landing Zone Coordinator (LZC) Signup and view all the answers

Who should be the only radio contact with the flight crew during helicopter landing or departure?

The Landing Zone Coordinator (LZC) Signup and view all the answers

What should be reported to the helicopter before landing?

All obstacles in or near the landing zone Signup and view all the answers

During the landing or departure of the helicopter, who should not enter the landing zone?

Unnecessary personnel, pedestrians, and vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When will a member of the flight crew contact ground scene personnel for landing zone information?

Shortly after the initial request for a medical helicopter Signup and view all the answers

What should be done along with securing an adequate landing zone?

Designate personnel to secure the safety zone Signup and view all the answers

What should the Landing Zone Coordinator (LZC) do once the helicopter has safely landed?

Notify 'Winter Park' that the helicopter is on the ground Signup and view all the answers

How should individuals approach the helicopter after it has landed?

Approach from the front, in sight of the pilot, in a crouched position Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding IV poles near the helicopter?

IV poles should not be used around the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for loading and unloading equipment and patients?

The flight crew Signup and view all the answers

Which area around the helicopter should be avoided at all times?

The tail of the helicopter Signup and view all the answers

Before the helicopter departs, what should the Landing Zone Coordinator (LZC) do?

Advise the flight crew that the landing zone is secure for departure Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals do if they need to move the patient into the landing zone?

Wait for assistance from the flight crew before moving the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is permitted when the flight crew is loading or unloading the helicopter?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the 'active request' status for air transport teams?

It allows air transport crews to plot coordinates and stand by for initial information Signup and view all the answers

What information is necessary for dispatching a helicopter?

Nature of the incident, scene location, nearest cross streets, and ground contact details Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for establishing a landing zone for a helicopter?

Minimum size: 100' x 100', maximum slope permitted 10 degrees, no wires or obstructions over the landing zone Signup and view all the answers

In a questionable transport situation, what is preferred over delaying the response of the helicopter?

Dispatching and later canceling the helicopter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'active request' status indicate in terms of dispatching air transport teams?

'Active request' alerts air transport crews and allows them to stand by for initial information Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured regarding obstructions around a helicopter landing zone?

No obstructions should be over 4' in height around the tail rotor, or 6' in height around the main rotor Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum slope permitted for a helicopter landing area?

+10 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Landing Zone Controller (LZC) regarding information to the flight crew?

Provide detailed information about the size, surface condition, and potential obstacles around the landing zone Signup and view all the answers

When should the LZC convey wind speed information to the flight crew?

Only if the wind speed exceeds 20 miles per hour Signup and view all the answers

When providing directional information to the flight crew, how should the LZC communicate it?

As if the LZC were sitting in the pilot's seat, looking at the landing zone Signup and view all the answers

What action should the LZC take once the aircraft is on final approach to land?

Direct 'Winter Park' to issue an alert tone and announce 'Emergency radio traffic only' Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should the LZC advise the aircraft to abort the landing?

If there is a breach of safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the aircraft circling around the landing zone a few times before landing?

To allow the pilot to visually inspect the landing zone for potential hazards Signup and view all the answers

What should the LZC do if the pilot requests directional information while the aircraft is circling overhead?

Provide the information as if the LZC were sitting in the pilot's seat, looking at the landing zone Signup and view all the answers

In the example provided in the text, what is the surface condition of the landing zone?

Firm grass surface Signup and view all the answers