Santa Clara County EMS Paramedic Protocol Test:
Questions With Expert Guided Solutions
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet?
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is
impractical
B. Over a bullet wound
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
D. None of the above Correct Answer - Pediatric pt with an
uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
Who is the Medical/Health Operational Area Coordinator for Santa Clara
County?
A. County executive
B. County Sheriff
C. County Health Officer
D. County Fire Chief Correct Answer - County Health Officer
When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation, does 911
system ambulance diversion apply?
A. Yes
B. No Correct Answer - Yes
In the event that a paramedic is found guilty of violating a local policy, which
resulted in an injury to a patient, which of the following may occur?
A. Loss or suspension of accreditation
B. Civil or criminal legal action
C. Loss or suspension of paramedic licensure by the state EMS authority
D. All of the above Correct Answer - All of the above
What are the components of the TRAUMA hospital radio report?
A. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Transport Time
B. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
, C. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Time on scene
D. None of the above Correct Answer - Demographics, Mechanism,
Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
Zofran is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. Which of the following
statements is incorrect?
A. Giving zofran too quickly can cause a syncopal episode
B. Giving zofran is indicated in the prevention and control of nausea and
vomiting in adults and pediatrics
C. Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and vomiting associated with ETOH
ingestion
D. A & B Correct Answer - Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and
vomiting associated with ETOH ingestion
Paramedics shall take reasonable measures to establish base contact when
required. In the event of telephone failure, radio contact shall be attempted. If
contact with the base was not possible and the paramedic performs in the
absence of a base order when indicated. The paramedic shall complete and
unusual occurrence report (EMS 903) and fax to the agency with a copy of the
PCR for review. The EMS Duty Chief shall be paged at the conclusion of the call
and briefed by the paramedic supervisor.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer - True
During a level 3 MCI activation, which interventions should be performed on
scene?
A. Pleural decompression
B. CPAP
C. Only START Triage
D. C-Spine Correct Answer - Only START Triage
County routing is done on _____
A. County EMS
B. Command 92
C. Command 93
Questions With Expert Guided Solutions
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet?
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is
impractical
B. Over a bullet wound
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
D. None of the above Correct Answer - Pediatric pt with an
uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
Who is the Medical/Health Operational Area Coordinator for Santa Clara
County?
A. County executive
B. County Sheriff
C. County Health Officer
D. County Fire Chief Correct Answer - County Health Officer
When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation, does 911
system ambulance diversion apply?
A. Yes
B. No Correct Answer - Yes
In the event that a paramedic is found guilty of violating a local policy, which
resulted in an injury to a patient, which of the following may occur?
A. Loss or suspension of accreditation
B. Civil or criminal legal action
C. Loss or suspension of paramedic licensure by the state EMS authority
D. All of the above Correct Answer - All of the above
What are the components of the TRAUMA hospital radio report?
A. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Transport Time
B. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
, C. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Time on scene
D. None of the above Correct Answer - Demographics, Mechanism,
Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
Zofran is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. Which of the following
statements is incorrect?
A. Giving zofran too quickly can cause a syncopal episode
B. Giving zofran is indicated in the prevention and control of nausea and
vomiting in adults and pediatrics
C. Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and vomiting associated with ETOH
ingestion
D. A & B Correct Answer - Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and
vomiting associated with ETOH ingestion
Paramedics shall take reasonable measures to establish base contact when
required. In the event of telephone failure, radio contact shall be attempted. If
contact with the base was not possible and the paramedic performs in the
absence of a base order when indicated. The paramedic shall complete and
unusual occurrence report (EMS 903) and fax to the agency with a copy of the
PCR for review. The EMS Duty Chief shall be paged at the conclusion of the call
and briefed by the paramedic supervisor.
A. True
B. False Correct Answer - True
During a level 3 MCI activation, which interventions should be performed on
scene?
A. Pleural decompression
B. CPAP
C. Only START Triage
D. C-Spine Correct Answer - Only START Triage
County routing is done on _____
A. County EMS
B. Command 92
C. Command 93
