Santa Clara County EMS Paramedic Protocol Test with complete solutions.

Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet? A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is impractical B. Over a bullet wound C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage D. None of the above Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage Who is the Medical/Health Operational Area Coordinator for Santa Clara County? A. County executive B. County Sheriff C. County Health Officer D. County Fire Chief County Health Officer When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation, does 911 system ambulance diversion apply? A. Yes B. No Yes In the event that a paramedic is found guilty of violating a local policy, which resulted in an injury to a patient, which of the following may occur? A. Loss or suspension of accreditation B. Civil or criminal legal action C. Loss or suspension of paramedic licensure by the state EMS authority D. All of the above All of the above What are the components of the TRAUMA hospital radio report? A. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Transport Time B. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment C. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Time on scene D. None of the above Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment Zofran is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. Giving zofran too quickly can cause a syncopal episode B. Giving zofran is indicated in the prevention and control of nausea and vomiting in adults and pediatrics C. Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and vomiting associated with ETOH ingestion D. A & B Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and vomiting associate