UCLA OPERATIONS ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◉ List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield.
Part of the 8 Phases of an ambulance call. Answer: Spewing, Bodily
fluids, child birth, treating HAZMAT patient after HAZMAT crew
properly disinfected them
◉ Describe the proper hand washing techniques. Answer: Wash hands
between each patient with warm water and soap.
◉ List the steps in preparing for your shift and describe your
responsibilities as an EMT. Answer: Nutrition, Exercise & Relaxation,
Sleep, Disease Prevention, Balancing Life & Work. Proper Preparation
for the Job. Be Professional (Appearance/Dress), Maintains current
knowledge of local, state, and national issues affecting EMS, Put
patient's needs as a priority without endangering self.
◉ Describe the safe driving habits while responding in an ambulance
with lights and sirens. Answer: Lights and sirens only during cardiac
arrest or true emergency calls like MCI. Operate with due regard.
, Pedestrians always have right of way. Do not exceed speed limit. Yield
at intersections.
◉ Explain the process of approaching a school bus in an ambulance with
lights and sirens. Answer: Stop and turn lights off until school bus lights
are off and way is clear of kids/pedestrians.
◉ Describe the type of patient who would benefit from helicopter
transport. Answer: Critical patients, patient requiring prolonged
extrication, limb replantation, hyperbaric chamber patient.
◉ List techniques to improve radio communication. Answer: Do not
hold extremely close to face; use "plain speak"; don't use codes or slang;
be as concise as possible; push button and give 1 second to start up
before speaking to limit loss of words.
◉ List the components which are assessed during scene size up. Answer:
PENMAN
◉ PENMAN. Answer: Personal/Partner/Peeper Safety
Environmental Hazards
Number of Patients
Mechanism Of Injury/Nature Of Illness
Need for Additional Resources
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield.
Part of the 8 Phases of an ambulance call. Answer: Spewing, Bodily
fluids, child birth, treating HAZMAT patient after HAZMAT crew
properly disinfected them
◉ Describe the proper hand washing techniques. Answer: Wash hands
between each patient with warm water and soap.
◉ List the steps in preparing for your shift and describe your
responsibilities as an EMT. Answer: Nutrition, Exercise & Relaxation,
Sleep, Disease Prevention, Balancing Life & Work. Proper Preparation
for the Job. Be Professional (Appearance/Dress), Maintains current
knowledge of local, state, and national issues affecting EMS, Put
patient's needs as a priority without endangering self.
◉ Describe the safe driving habits while responding in an ambulance
with lights and sirens. Answer: Lights and sirens only during cardiac
arrest or true emergency calls like MCI. Operate with due regard.
, Pedestrians always have right of way. Do not exceed speed limit. Yield
at intersections.
◉ Explain the process of approaching a school bus in an ambulance with
lights and sirens. Answer: Stop and turn lights off until school bus lights
are off and way is clear of kids/pedestrians.
◉ Describe the type of patient who would benefit from helicopter
transport. Answer: Critical patients, patient requiring prolonged
extrication, limb replantation, hyperbaric chamber patient.
◉ List techniques to improve radio communication. Answer: Do not
hold extremely close to face; use "plain speak"; don't use codes or slang;
be as concise as possible; push button and give 1 second to start up
before speaking to limit loss of words.
◉ List the components which are assessed during scene size up. Answer:
PENMAN
◉ PENMAN. Answer: Personal/Partner/Peeper Safety
Environmental Hazards
Number of Patients
Mechanism Of Injury/Nature Of Illness
Need for Additional Resources
