Which of the Following Is a Responsibility of the Paramedic

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of the paramedic during helicopter take-off?

• A) Determining wind direction and speed
• B) Continuous communication with the pilot and flight crew
• C) Visually assessing for straps left hanging out of aircraft doors
• D) Notifying the receiving hospital that the flight crew is departing

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Definitions:

Annular Ligament

A fibrous band of tissue that encircles and stabilizes a joint.

Radial Head

The proximal end of the radius bone in the forearm, near the elbow, that allows for arm rotation.

Knee Joint

A complex hinge joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), allowing for movement in the lower leg.

Hinge Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement primarily in one plane, similar to the motion of a door hinge.