UCLA OPERATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
List some medical conditions or pathogens which would make the E.M.T. don an N95
mask aka particulate respirators - Answers :tuberculosis
airborne infections
during tasks that are likely to generate droplets of blood, saliva, sputum, or other bodily
fluids
influenza
measles
mumps
rubella
pertussis
varicella-zoster (Chickenpox)
List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield. - Answers :blood
splatters
any situation where there may be bodily fluids splattering
splashes, spray, splatter, droplets, or aerosols of blood or OPIM(other potentially
infectious materials) may be generated and eye, nose, or mouth contamination can be
reasonably anticipated
Three basic principles of using lights and sirens: the unit must be on a TRUE
emergency call, audible and visual warning devices must be used simultaneously, the
unit must be operated with due regard for the safety of all others on and off the roadway
Explain the process of approaching a school bus in an ambulance with lights and sirens.
p 1374 - Answers :An emergency vehicle is NEVER allowed to pass a school bus that
has stopped to load or unload children and is displaying its flashing red lights or
extended "stop arm". If you approach a school bus that has its lights flashing, you
should stop before reaching the bus and turn off your siren. Next, you should wait for
the bus driver to make sure the children are safe, close the bus door, and turn off the
flashing lights. Only then may you proceed past the stopped school bus.
Describe the type of patient who would benefit from helicopter transport. - Answers :Pt's
with time-dependent injuries/illnesses, suspected of having a stroke, heart attack,
serious spinal cord injury(from a motor vehicle accident, while diving into a swimming
pool, horseback riding), scuba diving accidents, near drownings, or skiing and
wilderness accidents, TRAUMA pt's, candidates for limb replantation(for amputations),
pt's requiring air transport to a burn center, a hyperbaric chamber center, or a
venomous bite center
List techniques to improve radio communication. Table 4-10 - Answers :Turn radio on &
adjust volume, ensure clear frequency before speaking, to speak use "press to talk
button" an wait one second before speaking, hold microphone 2-3 inches from mouth,
address the unit you're calling and provide name of your unit, when transmitting
numbers provide both the number and individual digits, Brief and easily understood,
, plain English, no code words, tone and pace should be slow, relaxed and clear, you
don't need to use excessively polite language, avoid wordiness (wastes radio time),
don't use pt's names, remain objective, NEVER use profanity, use words "affirmative"
and "negative" instead of yes and no, after finished transmitting say "over", DON'T
provide diagnosis of pt's problem, use EMS frequencies ONLY for EMS
communications
Describe the proper handwashing techniques. - Answers :handwashing is the most
effective way to control disease transmission.
Run warm water, rinse hands, lather hands with soap for at least 20 seconds (paying
particular attention to finger nails, between fingers, and back of hands), rinse hands, dry
hands with paper towel, use paper towel to turn off the faucet
List the steps in preparing for your shift and describe your responsibilities as an EMT -
Answers :Keep vehicles and equipment ready for an emergency
Ensure the safety of yourself, your partner, patient, and bystanders
Emergency vehicle operation
Be an on-scene leader
Perform an evaluation of the scene
Call for additional resources as needed
Gain patient access
Perform a patient assessment
Give emergency medical care to the patient while awaiting the arrival of additional
medical resources
Give emotional support to the patient, the patient's family, and other medical responders
Maintain continuity of care by working with other medical professionals
Resolve emergency incidents
Uphold medical legal standards
Ensure and protect patients privacy
Give administrative support
Constantly continue your professional development
Cultivate and sustain community relations
Give back to the profession
Appearance
Attitude/behavior should reflect you are knowledgeable and sincerely dedicated to
serving the injured/has an acute medical emergency
Describe the safe driving habits while responding in an ambulance with lights and
sirens. p 1370 Table 37-6 - Answers :Use your siren if you turn on the emergency lights
Always assume other drivers will not hear the siren or see your emergency lights
List the components which are assessed during scene size up.
page 7, 317- - Answers :involves awareness of scene safety and big-picture awareness
of overall situation
EMT's primary job is to ensure it's as safe as possible
List some medical conditions or pathogens which would make the E.M.T. don an N95
mask aka particulate respirators - Answers :tuberculosis
airborne infections
during tasks that are likely to generate droplets of blood, saliva, sputum, or other bodily
fluids
influenza
measles
mumps
rubella
pertussis
varicella-zoster (Chickenpox)
List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield. - Answers :blood
splatters
any situation where there may be bodily fluids splattering
splashes, spray, splatter, droplets, or aerosols of blood or OPIM(other potentially
infectious materials) may be generated and eye, nose, or mouth contamination can be
reasonably anticipated
Three basic principles of using lights and sirens: the unit must be on a TRUE
emergency call, audible and visual warning devices must be used simultaneously, the
unit must be operated with due regard for the safety of all others on and off the roadway
Explain the process of approaching a school bus in an ambulance with lights and sirens.
p 1374 - Answers :An emergency vehicle is NEVER allowed to pass a school bus that
has stopped to load or unload children and is displaying its flashing red lights or
extended "stop arm". If you approach a school bus that has its lights flashing, you
should stop before reaching the bus and turn off your siren. Next, you should wait for
the bus driver to make sure the children are safe, close the bus door, and turn off the
flashing lights. Only then may you proceed past the stopped school bus.
Describe the type of patient who would benefit from helicopter transport. - Answers :Pt's
with time-dependent injuries/illnesses, suspected of having a stroke, heart attack,
serious spinal cord injury(from a motor vehicle accident, while diving into a swimming
pool, horseback riding), scuba diving accidents, near drownings, or skiing and
wilderness accidents, TRAUMA pt's, candidates for limb replantation(for amputations),
pt's requiring air transport to a burn center, a hyperbaric chamber center, or a
venomous bite center
List techniques to improve radio communication. Table 4-10 - Answers :Turn radio on &
adjust volume, ensure clear frequency before speaking, to speak use "press to talk
button" an wait one second before speaking, hold microphone 2-3 inches from mouth,
address the unit you're calling and provide name of your unit, when transmitting
numbers provide both the number and individual digits, Brief and easily understood,
, plain English, no code words, tone and pace should be slow, relaxed and clear, you
don't need to use excessively polite language, avoid wordiness (wastes radio time),
don't use pt's names, remain objective, NEVER use profanity, use words "affirmative"
and "negative" instead of yes and no, after finished transmitting say "over", DON'T
provide diagnosis of pt's problem, use EMS frequencies ONLY for EMS
communications
Describe the proper handwashing techniques. - Answers :handwashing is the most
effective way to control disease transmission.
Run warm water, rinse hands, lather hands with soap for at least 20 seconds (paying
particular attention to finger nails, between fingers, and back of hands), rinse hands, dry
hands with paper towel, use paper towel to turn off the faucet
List the steps in preparing for your shift and describe your responsibilities as an EMT -
Answers :Keep vehicles and equipment ready for an emergency
Ensure the safety of yourself, your partner, patient, and bystanders
Emergency vehicle operation
Be an on-scene leader
Perform an evaluation of the scene
Call for additional resources as needed
Gain patient access
Perform a patient assessment
Give emergency medical care to the patient while awaiting the arrival of additional
medical resources
Give emotional support to the patient, the patient's family, and other medical responders
Maintain continuity of care by working with other medical professionals
Resolve emergency incidents
Uphold medical legal standards
Ensure and protect patients privacy
Give administrative support
Constantly continue your professional development
Cultivate and sustain community relations
Give back to the profession
Appearance
Attitude/behavior should reflect you are knowledgeable and sincerely dedicated to
serving the injured/has an acute medical emergency
Describe the safe driving habits while responding in an ambulance with lights and
sirens. p 1370 Table 37-6 - Answers :Use your siren if you turn on the emergency lights
Always assume other drivers will not hear the siren or see your emergency lights
List the components which are assessed during scene size up.
page 7, 317- - Answers :involves awareness of scene safety and big-picture awareness
of overall situation
EMT's primary job is to ensure it's as safe as possible
