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1
Q

Who can call for ATUs or place them on stand-by?

A

any JFRD personnel, as needed, even if those personnel are not on-scene.

2
Q

Who can cancel the ATU?

A

the paramedic in-charge of the patient.

3
Q

ATUs are generally not indicated in patients in?

A

Cardiac or Trauma arrest.

4
Q

ATUs may be utilized for confirmed?

A

STEMIs, Stroke Alerts,

or situations where an extended ground transport time or lace of available resources is most likely to produce a negative outcome for the patient.

5
Q

_____ will continuously monitor and evaluate use of ATUs.

A

Rescue Chiefs

6
Q

A ____ will be dispatched upon any request for an ATU. He/she will respond to the scene to _____ .

A

Rescue Chief

evaluate patient care

7
Q

The minimum LZ size is

A

100’ x 100’ during the day or night

8
Q

In regards to min LZ size, hard surface roads must have a minimum of

A

2 lanes

9
Q

Ground slopes less than?

A

5 degrees

10
Q

Whenever possible use ___ in the ATU kit to define the LZ.

A

emergency strobes

11
Q

Whenever possible ______ around the LZ and to increase ATUs visibility.

A

reduce scene lights

12
Q

Whenever possible use ______ or ______ if no ____ are available to identify hazards or as point of reference.

A
  1. police cars
  2. fire apparatus
  3. police cars
13
Q

A _____ must be designated as soon as possible after calling for an ATU.

A

Ground guide

14
Q

LZ must be free of

A

wires, poles, loose objects, and loose sand

15
Q

Keep emergency personnel a minimum of __ from the touchdown area.

A

100 feet

16
Q

Keep bystanders a minimum of ___ from the touchdown area.

A

200 feet

17
Q

Do not approach ATU until signaled by ?

A

the flight crew

18
Q

Never approach the ATU from?

A

the rear

19
Q

Patient exposed to hazardous materials should be ______ before ATU transport.

A

decontaminated

20
Q

Who communicates with the ATU?

A

the ground guide

21
Q

The ground guide shall contact the ATU using?

A

the frequency assigned by FRCC ( often A-5)