Santa Clara EMS Test Questions &
Answers
Risk Refusal - turn down Correct Ans-EMS crew has determined that because of safety
concerns they cannot take care of patient. EMS field supervisor completes system variance report
Turn Down occurs because of... Correct Ans--violation of safe work practices
-Environmental conditions
-Individuals lacking qualifications or experience
-defective equipment being used
-assignment violates law or regulation, policies, or procedures
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) Correct Ans--welfare check to verify safety/security
of responders
-includes all EMS unit including ride alongs
PAR report Correct Ans--visualize all personnel assigned to unit
-determine that they are safe and present
-Unit ID, Has par or does not have PAR, # assigned crew present, # non crew present
-last assignment
-last known location of personnel present
, Routine Medical Care Adult Correct Ans-Vitals, Glasgow Coma scale, BP, RR, Pulse, Pulse
Ox, Temp, Glucose, ECG, Capnography
Pediatric patient definition Correct Ans-neonate: 0-4 months
infant: 1 month-1 year
child: >1 year
pediatric <15 years
Infectious Disease Control Correct Ans-Nitrile Gloves
Eye protection
hand washing after ever patient
waterless hand sanitizer
Contact transmission of Infectious disease control Correct Ans-occurs through pathogens
through skin, vomit, draiing wounds, secretions (saliva, sweat). Wear impermeable gown
Droplet transmissions Of Infectious disease control Correct Ans-occurs through inhalation or
absorption of bodily fluid/substance droplets (influenza, rhinovirus). Wear surgical mask/face
shields, impermeable gowns
Airborne Transmission of Infectious Disease Control Correct Ans-occurs through inhalation
or absorption of air that contains TB, measles, chickenpox. Wear N95/N100 respirator/
impermeable gowns
Answers
Risk Refusal - turn down Correct Ans-EMS crew has determined that because of safety
concerns they cannot take care of patient. EMS field supervisor completes system variance report
Turn Down occurs because of... Correct Ans--violation of safe work practices
-Environmental conditions
-Individuals lacking qualifications or experience
-defective equipment being used
-assignment violates law or regulation, policies, or procedures
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) Correct Ans--welfare check to verify safety/security
of responders
-includes all EMS unit including ride alongs
PAR report Correct Ans--visualize all personnel assigned to unit
-determine that they are safe and present
-Unit ID, Has par or does not have PAR, # assigned crew present, # non crew present
-last assignment
-last known location of personnel present
, Routine Medical Care Adult Correct Ans-Vitals, Glasgow Coma scale, BP, RR, Pulse, Pulse
Ox, Temp, Glucose, ECG, Capnography
Pediatric patient definition Correct Ans-neonate: 0-4 months
infant: 1 month-1 year
child: >1 year
pediatric <15 years
Infectious Disease Control Correct Ans-Nitrile Gloves
Eye protection
hand washing after ever patient
waterless hand sanitizer
Contact transmission of Infectious disease control Correct Ans-occurs through pathogens
through skin, vomit, draiing wounds, secretions (saliva, sweat). Wear impermeable gown
Droplet transmissions Of Infectious disease control Correct Ans-occurs through inhalation or
absorption of bodily fluid/substance droplets (influenza, rhinovirus). Wear surgical mask/face
shields, impermeable gowns
Airborne Transmission of Infectious Disease Control Correct Ans-occurs through inhalation
or absorption of air that contains TB, measles, chickenpox. Wear N95/N100 respirator/
impermeable gowns
