CPS - Jsumc (3.5 CEUS)

30 Questions | By NJEMSC | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 40

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center1945 Corlies Ave (Hwy 33)Neptune, NJ. 07753

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1.

According to research which of the following is true of crashes that occur in ambulances:
- A.
  
  Out of 300 fatal crashes 99% were considered frontal impacts.
- B.
  
  10,000 ambulances crashes occur every year that cause death or injury.
- C.
  
  82% of fatally injured rear occupants were restrained properly.
2.

The NHTSA organized the “EMS Solutions for Transporting Children in EmergencyVehicles Work Group” in 2009 to:
- A.
  
  Evaluate EMS transport practices and formulate recommendations for inter-hospital transport.
- B.
  
  Address urgent transportation services provided by ambulances only.
- C.
  
  Address transportation services from vehicle accident scene to hospital only.
3.

The CDC and EMSC recommendations for transporting children in ambulances do not:
- A.
  
  Provide general recommendations (i.e., the “dos and don’ts) for transporting children in ambulances.
- B.
  
  Address protocol and policy development.
- C.
  
  Recommend children who are not patients ride properly restrained in an alternate passenger vehicle whenever possible.
4.

Child restraints are designed to:
- A.
  
  Protect the child from damaging their extremities during a crash.
- B.
  
  Position the child upright on the cot for medical procedures.
- C.
  
  Prevent ejection, spread forces over a wide area via use of a five-point-harness contacting the body at the strongest parts, slow down the body reducing crash forces, and protect the brain, spinal cord and internal organs.
5.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for child safety seat (CSS) use in ambulances:
- A.
  
  Have been established since 1982 for CSS use in the rear compartment.
- B.
  
  Do not exist.
- C.
  
  Are established for CSS use on the captain’s chair only.
6.

When installing a child safety seat (CSS) in any vehicle one should always:
- A.
  
  Use non-regulated products and padding under and behind the child if needed.
- B.
  
  Read all manufacturer’s instructions before use.
- C.
  
  Install CSS if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash.
7.

When assessing harness fit the following is true:
- A.
  
  The harness retainer clip should be positioned below the arm pits.
- B.
  
  The harness should fit snug enough to fit one finger under the strap.
- C.
  
  The harness should fit snuggly so that you are unable to pinch the webbing at the shoulder and the retainer clip should be positioned at arm pit level.
8.

When using an infant only child safety seat the following is true:
- A.
  
  It can only be used forward-facing in the vehicle.
- B.
  
  It can usually accommodate infants up to 40 pounds.
- C.
  
  It can never be used in front of an air bag
9.

A convertible child safety seat:
- A.
  
  Can only be used forward-facing in the vehicle.
- B.
  
  Can be used rear-facing and forward-facing using the same belt path.
- C.
  
  Can be used rear-facing and forward-facing using different belt paths for each mode (2 belt paths are present).
10.

A belt-positioning booster seat should always be used with:
- A.
  
  A lap belt
- B.
  
  LATCH
- C.
  
  A lap and shoulder belt.
11.

For an uninjured child, the best place to ride is:
- A.
  
  In the front passenger seat of the ambulance using their child restraint.
- B.
  
  In the rear compartment of the ambulance riding in a convertible car seat.
- C.
  
  In a passenger vehicle in a child restraint appropriate for their height, weight, and age when possible.
12.

If a child safety seat must be used in the ambulance, it can:
- A.
  
  Be used in any seating position with seat belts that meet FMVSS standards
- B.
  
  Never be installed on a side-facing bench seat or captain’s chair.
- C.
  
  Be carried on the lap of the parent if the harness is used to restrain the child.
13.

The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) that regulates child restraints in passenger vehicles is:
- A.
  
  FMVSS 206
- B.
  
  FMVSS 213
- C.
  
  FMVSS 205
14.

A list of certified child passenger safety technicians and upcoming standardized certification courses can be found at:
- A.
  
  Www.aap.org
- B.
  
  Www.nhtsa.dot.gov
- C.
  
  Http://cert.safekids.org
15.

It is not appropriate to install a combination child safety seat (CSS) on the ambulance cot because:
- A.
  
  This type of CSS has only one belt path.
- B.
  
  This type of CSS does not have a belt path.
- C.
  
  This type of CSS does not have a five-point-harness.
16.

An infant-only child safety seat (CSS) should not be installed:
- A.
  
  On the front passenger seat of the ambulance chaise with no active air bag.
- B.
  
  On the rear-facing captain’s chair.
- C.
  
  On the forward-facing captain’s chair that meets FMVSS 208 and 209.
17.

According to recommendations published by Bull et.al (2001) the following is true when using a convertible child safety seat (CSS) on an ambulance cot:
- A.
  
  Choose CSS with a three-point harness and install facing the rear of the ambulance.
- B.
  
  Choose CSS with a five-point harness and install facing the rear of the ambulance.
- C.
  
  Do not elevate the cot backrest to fully upright position.
18.

It may not be appropriate to transport a child in a convertible CSS on an ambulancecot if:
- A.
  
  The child may have a spinal cord injury.
- B.
  
  The child is uninjured but must be transported in the ambulance.
- C.
  
  The child is injured but not acutely ill and able to be treated in a semi-reclined position.
19.

According to recommendations published by Bull et.al (2001) which of the following is not true when using a Dream Ride Car Bed (for child weighing 5-20 pounds) on an ambulance cot:
- A.
  
  Only use car bed using two belt systems by obtaining a second set of loops from the manufacturer.
- B.
  
  Do not elevate cot backrest to fully upright position.
- C.
  
  Position head away from side of vehicle.
20.

It may not be appropriate to transport a child in a Dream Ride Car Bed on an ambulance cot if:
- A.
  
  The child’s injuries are able to be treated while secured in the car bed.
- B.
  
  The child is acutely ill or unable to maintain thermoregulatory stability.
- C.
  
  The child does not have a spinal cord injury.
21.

According to research published by Bull et.al (2001) which of the following was true when testing adult cot-mounted harness systems:
- A.
  
  Adult cot-mounted harness systems provide adequate protection to children if adjusted properly.
- B.
  
  Adult cot-mounted harness systems provide adequate protection to children if extra strapping is used to restrain the child.
- C.
  
  Adult cot-mounted harness systems may not provide adequate restraint to pediatric patients in the event of a crash.
22.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for Ambulance Specific Restraints:
- A.
  
  Regulate ambulance specific crash test criteria similar to FMVSS 213.
- B.
  
  Have not been developed.
- C.
  
  Regulate height and weight of patients that can use Ambulance Specific restraints on the ambulance cot.
23.

If an uninjured child must ride in the rear compartment of the ambulance:
- A.
  
  Secure them with a seat belt on the lap of an adult when possible.
- B.
  
  Secure them with a child restraint on a side-facing bench seat.
- C.
  
  Secure them by utilizing an integrated child restraint when possible.
24.

What is not a feature of the Baby Pod II cot-mounted child restraint by Ferno:
- A.
  
  A transparent shield for viewing infant.
- B.
  
  Staps to secure restraint to the ambulance cot and straps for infant.
- C.
  
  Precise temperature controls for acutely ill or low birth weight infants.
25.

Specialized child restraints:
- A.
  
  Can be installed on the ambulance cot using one belt path.
- B.
  
  Should not be installed in any seating position in the rear-compartment.
- C.
  
  Can be installed on the ambulance cot if tether requirements are met.