Question 1

Which of the following types of health care providers generally compose the crew for infant transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discharge planner and nurse 
B)  Respiratory therapist and nurse 
C)  Physician and nurse 
D)  Discharge planner and physician 
A)  Discharge planner and nurse 
B)  Respiratory therapist and nurse 
C)  Physician and nurse 
D)  Discharge planner and physician B

Question 2

Why must fixed-wing aircraft have the ability to control cabin pressure during the transport of critically patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  To avoid the crew "blacking out" 
B)  To provide the patient's oxygenation needs 
C)  To avoid the patient becoming hypercarbic 
D)  To reduce the risk of fire 
A)  To avoid the crew "blacking out" 
B)  To provide the patient's oxygenation needs 
C)  To avoid the patient becoming hypercarbic 
D)  To reduce the risk of fire B

Question 3

Which of the following communication systems is the most advantageous for fixed-wing ambulances to have to accomplish air-to-hospital communications?

Accepted Answer

A)  UHF/AM transceiver 
B)  Walkie-talkie type phone 
C)  VHF radios 
D)  Satellite-type cell phone 
A)  UHF/AM transceiver 
B)  Walkie-talkie type phone 
C)  VHF radios 
D)  Satellite-type cell phone D

Question 4

How large should the interior of an ambulance be for accommodating equipment and personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large enough for two incubators and eight personnel 
B)  Large enough for one large incubator and two team members 
C)  Large enough to secure two transport incubators and room to seat enough team members to provide care 
D)  Large enough to be versatile regardless of the equipment and personnel needs 
A)  Large enough for two incubators and eight personnel 
B)  Large enough for one large incubator and two team members 
C)  Large enough to secure two transport incubators and room to seat enough team members to provide care 
D)  Large enough to be versatile regardless of the equipment and personnel needs

Question 5

What is the most expensive component of a pediatric transport program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personnel salaries 
B)  Cost associated with training personnel 
C)  Transport vehicles 
D)  Updating equipment 
A)  Personnel salaries 
B)  Cost associated with training personnel 
C)  Transport vehicles 
D)  Updating equipment

Question 6

During transport, how is the decision made to provide volume- or pressure-controlled ventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient always receives volume-controlled ventilation. 
B)  The patient always receives pressure-controlled ventilation. 
C)  The type of ventilation used is determined by the physician's order. 
D)  The type of ventilation used depends on the patient's needs. 
A)  The patient always receives volume-controlled ventilation. 
B)  The patient always receives pressure-controlled ventilation. 
C)  The type of ventilation used is determined by the physician's order. 
D)  The type of ventilation used depends on the patient's needs.

Question 7

How much medical gas needs to be taken on a transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enough to last 30 minutes beyond the calculated duration. 
B)  Twice the calculated amount. 
C)  Three times the calculated amount. 
D)  Enough gas is always on board. 
A)  Enough to last 30 minutes beyond the calculated duration. 
B)  Twice the calculated amount. 
C)  Three times the calculated amount. 
D)  Enough gas is always on board.

Question 8

What has proved to be the benefit of point-of-care blood analysis during transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-effectiveness 
B)  Durability of the equipment 
C)  Reduced patient stabilization time 
D)  The need for fewer blood samples 
A)  Cost-effectiveness 
B)  Durability of the equipment 
C)  Reduced patient stabilization time 
D)  The need for fewer blood samples

Question 9

Which of the following effects is expected during ascent in air transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased urine output 
B)  Respiratory rate decreases 
C)  Endotracheal tube cuff pressure decreases 
D)  Depth of breathing increases 
A)  Decreased urine output 
B)  Respiratory rate decreases 
C)  Endotracheal tube cuff pressure decreases 
D)  Depth of breathing increases

Question 10

Which of the following professional organizations have developed educational requirements or training programs for pediatric transport personnel?
I. National Board for Respiratory Care
II. American Association for Respiratory Care
III. American Academy of Pediatrics
IV. Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  I, II, and III only 
D)  II, III, and IV only 
A)  I and II only 
B)  III and IV only 
C)  I, II, and III only 
D)  II, III, and IV only

Question 11

Which of the following distances is generally considered the maximum mileage in one direction for ground transport of a critically ill child?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 miles 
B)  30 miles 
C)  45 miles 
D)  60 miles 
A)  15 miles 
B)  30 miles 
C)  45 miles 
D)  60 miles

Question 12

What are some of the operational features that characterize a pediatric transport unit?
I. 110-V AC electrical power
II. Point-of-care radiographic equipment
III. Medical air and oxygen
IV. Suction capabilities and equipment

Accepted Answer

A)  III and IV only 
B)  I, II, and IV only 
C)  I, III, and IV only 
D)  II, III, and IV only 
A)  III and IV only 
B)  I, II, and IV only 
C)  I, III, and IV only 
D)  II, III, and IV only

Question 13

What are the negative effects of an aircraft flown with a sea-level cabin altitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  A higher flight altitude is necessary. 
B)  Air-to-ground communications become difficult. 
C)  Fuel consumption often increases. 
D)  The aircraft may encounter more altitude-related concerns. 
A)  A higher flight altitude is necessary. 
B)  Air-to-ground communications become difficult. 
C)  Fuel consumption often increases. 
D)  The aircraft may encounter more altitude-related concerns.

Question 14

Which of the following distances is considered the effective radius for rapid transport of critically ill patients via helicopter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 30 miles 
B)  Between 30 and 150 miles 
C)  Between 150 and 250 miles 
D)  Between 250 and 300 miles 
A)  Less than 30 miles 
B)  Between 30 and 150 miles 
C)  Between 150 and 250 miles 
D)  Between 250 and 300 miles

Exam 34: Transport of Infants and Children

Which of the following types of health care providers generally compose the crew for infant transport?

Why must fixed-wing aircraft have the ability to control cabin pressure during the transport of critically patients?

Which of the following communication systems is the most advantageous for fixed-wing ambulances to have to accomplish air-to-hospital communications?

How large should the interior of an ambulance be for accommodating equipment and personnel?

What is the most expensive component of a pediatric transport program?

During transport, how is the decision made to provide volume- or pressure-controlled ventilation?

How much medical gas needs to be taken on a transport?

What has proved to be the benefit of point-of-care blood analysis during transport?

Which of the following effects is expected during ascent in air transport?

Which of the following distances is generally considered the maximum mileage in one direction for ground transport of a critically ill child?

What are some of the operational features that characterize a pediatric transport unit? I. 110-V AC electrical power II. Point-of-care radiographic equipment III. Medical air and oxygen IV. Suction capabilities and equipment

What are the negative effects of an aircraft flown with a sea-level cabin altitude?

Which of the following distances is considered the effective radius for rapid transport of critically ill patients via helicopter?

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