Which of the following is not part of the items inspected daily on an ambulance?

• A. Fluids
• B. Tires
• C. Patient transport protocols
• D. Safety equipment

Answer: (C)

Daily ambulance inspections focus on the readiness of the vehicle and its gear for safe use. You verify fluids to make sure the engine and systems won’t fail, check tires for proper inflation and tread to prevent blowouts, and confirm safety equipment is present and functional so you can protect both patient and crew. Patient transport protocols are the written guidelines for how to move and care for a patient during transport; they guide practice but are not physical items you inspect on the vehicle. They belong to training and procedures, not the actual condition of the ambulance. That’s why protocols aren’t part of the daily vehicle check, while fluids, tires, and safety equipment are.