NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

As an EMR, you are assisting the ambulance crew with transferring a critically ill patient to helicopter that has just landed. When is the proper time to approach the aircraft?
  1. When the aircraft is on the ground and the engine has stopped
  2. When the EMT on the ambulance gives the all clear to approach
  3. When advised by a member of the aircrew that it is safe to approach
  4. As soon as the skids of the aircraft are on the ground as they generally will not shut off the engine
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - As a member of ground crew, it is important that personnel only approach the aircraft when advised it is safe to do so by a member of the aircrew. It is important that the EMR is sure of the instructions that the aircrew is giving to prevent potential injury associated with aircraft operations.
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