Santa Clara EMS Test Questions and
Answers 100% Correct
A 26 year old male with an arrow through his left fore arm proximal to the elbow would
be categorized as a major trauma - ANSWER-False
A patient who is a major trauma patient can ask to go to a hospital that is out of county
and the EMT will comply - ANSWER-False
A physician on scene give more information than if they are giving online direction? -
ANSWER-False
Adult Trauma Hospitals - ANSWER-Stanford, Valley Med, Regional
Airborne Transmission of Infectious Disease Control - ANSWER-occurs through
inhalation or absorption of air that contains TB, measles, chickenpox. Wear N95/N100
respirator/ impermeable gowns
Ambulance Task Force - ANSWER-5 ambulances - 2 must be ALS ambulances. 1 task
force leader with separate vehicle.
Assessing the scene - ANSWER-If first on scene, one crew member becomes IC, other
responsible for overall safety
Fire/law enforcement takes over IC once on scene
BLS Inter facility Transport - ANSWER-Can transport: hospital to SNF/residence,
doctors appointment, or dialysis
CAN report - ANSWER-Conditions
Actions
Needs
Contact transmission of Infectious disease control - ANSWER-occurs through
pathogens through skin, vomit, draiing wounds, secretions (saliva, sweat). Wear
impermeable gown
Crew Safety - ANSWER--situational awareness especially when staging
-escape routes established
-IC designate safety zone for staging
Determination of Death - ANSWER--decapitation
-decomposition
-incineration
-obvious destruction of brain, lungs, heart
, -rigimortis
-no pulse + PCR
-elected to end life via end of life agreement
DNR include - ANSWER-POLST for No CPR, DNR, DNR Medallions, Durable Power of
Attorney
Droplet transmissions Of Infectious disease control - ANSWER-occurs through
inhalation or absorption of bodily fluid/substance droplets (influenza, rhinovirus). Wear
surgical mask/face shields, impermeable gowns
Emergency Vehicle Positioning - ANSWER--emergency vehicles will be used as a
barrier between scene and traffic
-If already protected, additional ambulances will be beyond scene to create safety for
crews
Emergent Definition - ANSWER-life or limp threatening condition that requires
immediate care such as: respiratory distress, airway comp, neuro changes, major
trauma criteria
Emergent Patient Transportation - ANSWER-Transported to nearest ED with red
lights/sirens IF time from on scene to ED is < than 10 min. Contact county for event
number
Emergent Patient Transportation > 10 min - ANSWER-contact 911 for ALS assistance,
if no one is available first arriving paramedic will ride to hospital with BLS crew
EMS directors in an MCI can do all of the following except - ANSWER-Take jurisdiction
of the local law enforcement
EMS duty chief - ANSWER-liaison between agencies that are requested by IC
Commander.
-delegate roles to ALS contractor supervisors
-Fill in IC system
-Delegate county health officer
EMS personnel badges expire the same day as their EMS license - ANSWER-True
EMS Protective Gear indicated when... - ANSWER-when directed by IC, public safety
personnel, county EMS supervisor, OSHA requirements call for gears
EMS standard ID - ANSWER-all EMS personnel will wear uniforms that identify
agencies when attached to 911 calls
Fire can transport when - ANSWER--pt needs RLS transport and county EMS is not on
scene for at least 18 minutes
Answers 100% Correct
A 26 year old male with an arrow through his left fore arm proximal to the elbow would
be categorized as a major trauma - ANSWER-False
A patient who is a major trauma patient can ask to go to a hospital that is out of county
and the EMT will comply - ANSWER-False
A physician on scene give more information than if they are giving online direction? -
ANSWER-False
Adult Trauma Hospitals - ANSWER-Stanford, Valley Med, Regional
Airborne Transmission of Infectious Disease Control - ANSWER-occurs through
inhalation or absorption of air that contains TB, measles, chickenpox. Wear N95/N100
respirator/ impermeable gowns
Ambulance Task Force - ANSWER-5 ambulances - 2 must be ALS ambulances. 1 task
force leader with separate vehicle.
Assessing the scene - ANSWER-If first on scene, one crew member becomes IC, other
responsible for overall safety
Fire/law enforcement takes over IC once on scene
BLS Inter facility Transport - ANSWER-Can transport: hospital to SNF/residence,
doctors appointment, or dialysis
CAN report - ANSWER-Conditions
Actions
Needs
Contact transmission of Infectious disease control - ANSWER-occurs through
pathogens through skin, vomit, draiing wounds, secretions (saliva, sweat). Wear
impermeable gown
Crew Safety - ANSWER--situational awareness especially when staging
-escape routes established
-IC designate safety zone for staging
Determination of Death - ANSWER--decapitation
-decomposition
-incineration
-obvious destruction of brain, lungs, heart
, -rigimortis
-no pulse + PCR
-elected to end life via end of life agreement
DNR include - ANSWER-POLST for No CPR, DNR, DNR Medallions, Durable Power of
Attorney
Droplet transmissions Of Infectious disease control - ANSWER-occurs through
inhalation or absorption of bodily fluid/substance droplets (influenza, rhinovirus). Wear
surgical mask/face shields, impermeable gowns
Emergency Vehicle Positioning - ANSWER--emergency vehicles will be used as a
barrier between scene and traffic
-If already protected, additional ambulances will be beyond scene to create safety for
crews
Emergent Definition - ANSWER-life or limp threatening condition that requires
immediate care such as: respiratory distress, airway comp, neuro changes, major
trauma criteria
Emergent Patient Transportation - ANSWER-Transported to nearest ED with red
lights/sirens IF time from on scene to ED is < than 10 min. Contact county for event
number
Emergent Patient Transportation > 10 min - ANSWER-contact 911 for ALS assistance,
if no one is available first arriving paramedic will ride to hospital with BLS crew
EMS directors in an MCI can do all of the following except - ANSWER-Take jurisdiction
of the local law enforcement
EMS duty chief - ANSWER-liaison between agencies that are requested by IC
Commander.
-delegate roles to ALS contractor supervisors
-Fill in IC system
-Delegate county health officer
EMS personnel badges expire the same day as their EMS license - ANSWER-True
EMS Protective Gear indicated when... - ANSWER-when directed by IC, public safety
personnel, county EMS supervisor, OSHA requirements call for gears
EMS standard ID - ANSWER-all EMS personnel will wear uniforms that identify
agencies when attached to 911 calls
Fire can transport when - ANSWER--pt needs RLS transport and county EMS is not on
scene for at least 18 minutes
