2024 Orange County EMS Protocols
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What is a patient? - Correct Answers An individual becomes a patient when they request
assistance, when 911 has been contacted on their behalf, or when presenting with a chief
complaint or evidence of a medical condition or injury.
What is an EMT's scope of practice? - Correct Answers EMTs are authorized to apply pulse
oximetry (SpO2) and capnography (ETCO2) monitoring devices, perform blood glucose
evaluations, perform bag-valve-mask ventilation, perform Supraglottic (SGA) insertion and
ventilation, perform bag-valve ventilation of paramedic inserted endotracheal tubes and
administer intranasal Naloxone.
In patients that are non-critical, what should their SPO2 be? - Correct Answers 92% or Greater
When the paramedic uses a narcotic or sedative agent, what 3 things must be monitored? -
Correct Answers ECG (3-Lead and 12-Lead), ETCO2, and pulse oximetry
How do you define an invasive airway attempt? - Correct Answers Introducing an ETT or SGA
past the incisors.
How many invasive airway attempts is an EMT allowed to take? - Correct Answers 2
Do Orange County LIFEPAK 15s contain monophasic or biphasic energy? - Correct Answers
Biphasic
Which situations require an attendant (rider)? - Correct Answers 1. Patient requires active
airway assistance
2. Cardiac arrest/ROSC
3. Imminent delivery of a fetus
, Which situations allow for care to continue, DESPITE being on property? - Correct Answers 1.
Life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest, airway emergencies, or imminent delivery of a
fetus
2. Continuations of treatments started prior to arrival (e.g. nebulizers, CPAP, IV Fluids)
3. When specifically instructed to continue care by the ED Physician
How soon do you give pass off to the charge nurse/receiving nurse provider upon arrival to the
hospital? - Correct Answers 2 minutes
How does the protocol define triage level green? - Correct Answers Low acuity of illness/injury
How does the protocol define triage level yellow? - Correct Answers Serious, but not critical
How does the protocol define triage level red? - Correct Answers High acuity, but does not meet
ALERT criteria
When do you contact Med Control during LEO interaction with a patient? - Correct Answers If
the LEO denies transport for his prisoner but transport is indicated.
How is a patient positioned once they've been tased by a LEO? - Correct Answers Supine if
found in the prone position.
Who is authorized to refuse? - Correct Answers - 18 years old or older
- Court emancipated minor
- Legally married person of any age
- An unwed pregnant female under 18 on behalf of her pregnancy
- A parent of any age refusing on behalf of their child
Review with correct answers 100%
What is a patient? - Correct Answers An individual becomes a patient when they request
assistance, when 911 has been contacted on their behalf, or when presenting with a chief
complaint or evidence of a medical condition or injury.
What is an EMT's scope of practice? - Correct Answers EMTs are authorized to apply pulse
oximetry (SpO2) and capnography (ETCO2) monitoring devices, perform blood glucose
evaluations, perform bag-valve-mask ventilation, perform Supraglottic (SGA) insertion and
ventilation, perform bag-valve ventilation of paramedic inserted endotracheal tubes and
administer intranasal Naloxone.
In patients that are non-critical, what should their SPO2 be? - Correct Answers 92% or Greater
When the paramedic uses a narcotic or sedative agent, what 3 things must be monitored? -
Correct Answers ECG (3-Lead and 12-Lead), ETCO2, and pulse oximetry
How do you define an invasive airway attempt? - Correct Answers Introducing an ETT or SGA
past the incisors.
How many invasive airway attempts is an EMT allowed to take? - Correct Answers 2
Do Orange County LIFEPAK 15s contain monophasic or biphasic energy? - Correct Answers
Biphasic
Which situations require an attendant (rider)? - Correct Answers 1. Patient requires active
airway assistance
2. Cardiac arrest/ROSC
3. Imminent delivery of a fetus
, Which situations allow for care to continue, DESPITE being on property? - Correct Answers 1.
Life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest, airway emergencies, or imminent delivery of a
fetus
2. Continuations of treatments started prior to arrival (e.g. nebulizers, CPAP, IV Fluids)
3. When specifically instructed to continue care by the ED Physician
How soon do you give pass off to the charge nurse/receiving nurse provider upon arrival to the
hospital? - Correct Answers 2 minutes
How does the protocol define triage level green? - Correct Answers Low acuity of illness/injury
How does the protocol define triage level yellow? - Correct Answers Serious, but not critical
How does the protocol define triage level red? - Correct Answers High acuity, but does not meet
ALERT criteria
When do you contact Med Control during LEO interaction with a patient? - Correct Answers If
the LEO denies transport for his prisoner but transport is indicated.
How is a patient positioned once they've been tased by a LEO? - Correct Answers Supine if
found in the prone position.
Who is authorized to refuse? - Correct Answers - 18 years old or older
- Court emancipated minor
- Legally married person of any age
- An unwed pregnant female under 18 on behalf of her pregnancy
- A parent of any age refusing on behalf of their child
