EMS Operations Exam Questions And Answers 2023

List some medical conditions or pathogens which would make the EMT don an N95 mask (surgical mask). - Answer- If disease agent is airborne, Infections with small particles like TB List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield. - Answer- Blood splatter, any contact with fluids, any suspected transmission by air particles like coughing Describe the proper hand washing techniques. - Answer- 20 seconds with hot-warm water , soap List the steps in preparing for your shift and describe your responsibilities as an EMT. - Answer- upon arrival check out ambulance, equipment, and supplies be ready to respond Describe the safe driving habits while responding in an ambulance with lights and sirens. - Answer- drive with due regard, proceed only after considering the safety of all before passing when driving code 3, pass of left! on highway truncates off siren and lights until you reach far left lane pedestrian always wins try not honk Negligence - Answer- duty to act breach of duty causation damage Describe the type of patient who would benefit from helicopter transport. - Answer- patient with time-dependent injuries or illnesses , remote location , trauma patients, candidates for limb replacement (amputations), transport to burn center, transport to poison control center, hyperbaric center List techniques to improve radio communication - Answer- Use clear text, not codes, say who you are where you are, what you have what you need, illustrate scene, but keep it short List the components which are assessed during scene size up. - Answer- PENMAN, determine MOI/NOI, consider the need for rapid extrication List the resources an EMT has to help identify an unknown hazardous material. - Answer- refer to HAZWOPPER guidleines and the emergency response guidebook, chemical transportation emergency center (CHEMTREC) number is , ability