LA County EMS Destination & Protocol Review Test 1 - Questions & Verified Answers
When may a hospital divert a BLS unit? Only during an internal disaster.
When should dependent adult or child abuse be reported? When there is reasonable suspicion abuse occurred.
GSW abdomen patient in cardiac arrest during transport Trauma Center (TC).
destination
Most accurate description of a MAR Facility most appropriate for patient's needs and chief complaint.
Requirement to pronounce death in the field Assess apical pulse for 60 seconds.
Requirement to function as paramedic or MICN in LA Approved provider employment and current CA state license.
County
Who may request discontinuing pediatric CPR? Parent or guardian.
11yo female, minor non-bleeding laceration, no Release patient to self.
ALS/transport needed
Drug used in conjunction with 2-PAM Atropine.
Indication for 2-PAM Nerve agent exposure.
Who has ultimate authority on patient destination? The assigned base hospital.
Anatomical location for needle thoracostomy Midclavicular line, 2nd intercostal space, above 3rd rib.
What is NOT a trauma guideline criteria? Physiology of helicopter, air transport, or altitude.
What is NOT an appropriate pain management method? Rapid transport.
Example of chest pain patient requiring base contact 26-year-old complaining of pleuritic chest pain.
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, LA County EMS Destination & Protocol Review Test 1 - Questions & Verified Answers
Treatment for V-tach patient becoming unresponsive Synchronized cardioversion.
First drug for respiratory distress of cardiac origin Nitroglycerin.
Age definition of pediatric patient in LA County 14 years and younger.
Pediatric injury location meeting trauma criteria per Ref Injuries between midclavicular lines.
506
Suspected condition for unilateral adventitious/rales Pneumonia.
sounds
Action for patient who was seizing and is now postictal Contact base.
Action when patient requiring transport refuses ALS Contact base.
care/transport
Pediatric age group requiring transport regardless of chief 12 months and younger.
complaint
Pediatric swollen vocal cords treatment (>1yr vs <1yr) >1 yr: 5mg 1:1000 neb; <1 yr: 2.5mg HHN.
Requirement when treating hospice patient with morphine Patient must sign AMA.
When to transport full cardiopulmonary arrest patient on After ROSC is achieved.
scene
Where can patients request a copy of their EMS report? LA County Hall of Records.
What is NOT a barrier to pain management? Time of day.
Required procedure immediately after achieving ROSC Acquire 12-lead ECG.
Pediatric patient requiring PMC transport Choking patient with brief cyanosis no longer choking.
Stuvia | Latest | Grade A+
When may a hospital divert a BLS unit? Only during an internal disaster.
When should dependent adult or child abuse be reported? When there is reasonable suspicion abuse occurred.
GSW abdomen patient in cardiac arrest during transport Trauma Center (TC).
destination
Most accurate description of a MAR Facility most appropriate for patient's needs and chief complaint.
Requirement to pronounce death in the field Assess apical pulse for 60 seconds.
Requirement to function as paramedic or MICN in LA Approved provider employment and current CA state license.
County
Who may request discontinuing pediatric CPR? Parent or guardian.
11yo female, minor non-bleeding laceration, no Release patient to self.
ALS/transport needed
Drug used in conjunction with 2-PAM Atropine.
Indication for 2-PAM Nerve agent exposure.
Who has ultimate authority on patient destination? The assigned base hospital.
Anatomical location for needle thoracostomy Midclavicular line, 2nd intercostal space, above 3rd rib.
What is NOT a trauma guideline criteria? Physiology of helicopter, air transport, or altitude.
What is NOT an appropriate pain management method? Rapid transport.
Example of chest pain patient requiring base contact 26-year-old complaining of pleuritic chest pain.
Stuvia | Latest | Grade A+
, LA County EMS Destination & Protocol Review Test 1 - Questions & Verified Answers
Treatment for V-tach patient becoming unresponsive Synchronized cardioversion.
First drug for respiratory distress of cardiac origin Nitroglycerin.
Age definition of pediatric patient in LA County 14 years and younger.
Pediatric injury location meeting trauma criteria per Ref Injuries between midclavicular lines.
506
Suspected condition for unilateral adventitious/rales Pneumonia.
sounds
Action for patient who was seizing and is now postictal Contact base.
Action when patient requiring transport refuses ALS Contact base.
care/transport
Pediatric age group requiring transport regardless of chief 12 months and younger.
complaint
Pediatric swollen vocal cords treatment (>1yr vs <1yr) >1 yr: 5mg 1:1000 neb; <1 yr: 2.5mg HHN.
Requirement when treating hospice patient with morphine Patient must sign AMA.
When to transport full cardiopulmonary arrest patient on After ROSC is achieved.
scene
Where can patients request a copy of their EMS report? LA County Hall of Records.
What is NOT a barrier to pain management? Time of day.
Required procedure immediately after achieving ROSC Acquire 12-lead ECG.
Pediatric patient requiring PMC transport Choking patient with brief cyanosis no longer choking.
Stuvia | Latest | Grade A+
