LAFD Week 22 - EMS Equipment
questions and answers graded A+
According to TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache, TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache - The Cache
Box consists of _____ Mark-I Auto- Injectors for treating nerve agent exposures (refer to Training
Bulletin 107) and _____ Amyl Nitrite Ampules (three boxes of 12 ampules each) for treating
cyanide exposures. Each cache is secured in a _____ plastic box and is sealed with a small green
padlock seal. *
24, 36, black
30, 36, black
30, 36, gray
24, 36, gray
No option listed is correct - correct answer ✔✔30, 36, gray
According to TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache, The Amyl Nitrite ampules should only be used
by trained personnel, after the following events have occurred:
All personnel have removed themselves from the affected area and initiated emergency
decontamination (Mark-I auto-injectors and amyl nitrite ampules may be used prior to
decontamination).
One or more of the following symptoms are present: EXCEPT
Altered level of consciousness
Seizures
Rapid heart rate
Apnea or patients requiring assisted ventilations
All options are correct - correct answer ✔✔Rapid heart rate
,According to TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache, REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES- A damaged,
unserviceable, or opened Paramedic Disaster Cache must be stocked or exchanged on a one-for-
one basis. Replacement of lost or stolen kits, or contents, shall be requested on an F-225 with
an F-80 Stores Requisition. The F-225 shall be forwarded to the ___________. Restock of any
part of the Paramedic Disaster Cache will be done through the District Captain. A laminated tag,
with the drug expiration dates, will be attached to the exterior of the cache. As the medication
nears its expiration date, a one-for-one exchange shall be done to ensure security of the
medication. *
Bureau of Emergency Services
EMS Bureau
Geographic Buruea Commander
Assistant Chief of Supply and Maintenance
No option is correct - correct answer ✔✔Bureau of Emergency Services
According to TB 121 - The Tranzport Hood - In all cases, either an ( what 3 pieces of
equipment? ) should be the primary devices used to control exposure from a patient that is
spitting, sneezing, or coughing and only if their application can be safely accomplished. For
those patients that are combative, belligerent, or otherwise uncontrollable and are purposely
attempting to expose prehospital care providers and others to the patient's bodily fluids (saliva
and mucous), the TranZport Hood™ (Hood) is a temporary, disposable protective hood that can
be deployed. When used correctly, the Hood's medical filtration fabric helps to contain
contaminants.*
P100 mask, oxygen mask, Patients shirt
Surgical mask, oxygen mask, FF/PM hand
N95 mask, RA towel, oxygen mask
N95 mask, one-piece surgical mask/face shield, oxygen mask
No answer listed is correct - correct answer ✔✔N95 mask, one-piece surgical mask/face shield,
oxygen mask
, According to TB 121 - The Tranzport Hood, TB 121 - The device shall not be used on anyone who
is _____________, or in any way presents with a compromised airway*
belligerent and uncontrollable
combative
vomiting, dyspneic, hemorrhaging profusely from the mouth or nose
pose a risk of bodily fluid exposure to rescuers
All answers are correct - correct answer ✔✔vomiting, dyspneic, hemorrhaging profusely from
the mouth or nose
According to TB 121 - The Tranzport Hood, Use of this device requires?*
law enforcement and EMS Battalion Captain SHALL be requested
ALS resource must be attached to incident
Continuous use of pulse oximetry shall be performed
patient wearing hood should be under constant supervision and never be left unattended
ALL answers shall be performed - correct answer ✔✔ALL answers shall be performed
According to TB 147 - Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T), TB 147 - Application- Key
Concepts: which answer is WRONG*
Apply tourniquet proximal to bleeding site as close as possible to injury
DO NOT apply tourniquet over a joint
Ensure bleeding has stopped and distal pulses are absent after the application of a tourniquet
Once a tourniquet is applied it should not be loosened or removed without physician approval
questions and answers graded A+
According to TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache, TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache - The Cache
Box consists of _____ Mark-I Auto- Injectors for treating nerve agent exposures (refer to Training
Bulletin 107) and _____ Amyl Nitrite Ampules (three boxes of 12 ampules each) for treating
cyanide exposures. Each cache is secured in a _____ plastic box and is sealed with a small green
padlock seal. *
24, 36, black
30, 36, black
30, 36, gray
24, 36, gray
No option listed is correct - correct answer ✔✔30, 36, gray
According to TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache, The Amyl Nitrite ampules should only be used
by trained personnel, after the following events have occurred:
All personnel have removed themselves from the affected area and initiated emergency
decontamination (Mark-I auto-injectors and amyl nitrite ampules may be used prior to
decontamination).
One or more of the following symptoms are present: EXCEPT
Altered level of consciousness
Seizures
Rapid heart rate
Apnea or patients requiring assisted ventilations
All options are correct - correct answer ✔✔Rapid heart rate
,According to TB 115 - Paramedic Disaster Cache, REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES- A damaged,
unserviceable, or opened Paramedic Disaster Cache must be stocked or exchanged on a one-for-
one basis. Replacement of lost or stolen kits, or contents, shall be requested on an F-225 with
an F-80 Stores Requisition. The F-225 shall be forwarded to the ___________. Restock of any
part of the Paramedic Disaster Cache will be done through the District Captain. A laminated tag,
with the drug expiration dates, will be attached to the exterior of the cache. As the medication
nears its expiration date, a one-for-one exchange shall be done to ensure security of the
medication. *
Bureau of Emergency Services
EMS Bureau
Geographic Buruea Commander
Assistant Chief of Supply and Maintenance
No option is correct - correct answer ✔✔Bureau of Emergency Services
According to TB 121 - The Tranzport Hood - In all cases, either an ( what 3 pieces of
equipment? ) should be the primary devices used to control exposure from a patient that is
spitting, sneezing, or coughing and only if their application can be safely accomplished. For
those patients that are combative, belligerent, or otherwise uncontrollable and are purposely
attempting to expose prehospital care providers and others to the patient's bodily fluids (saliva
and mucous), the TranZport Hood™ (Hood) is a temporary, disposable protective hood that can
be deployed. When used correctly, the Hood's medical filtration fabric helps to contain
contaminants.*
P100 mask, oxygen mask, Patients shirt
Surgical mask, oxygen mask, FF/PM hand
N95 mask, RA towel, oxygen mask
N95 mask, one-piece surgical mask/face shield, oxygen mask
No answer listed is correct - correct answer ✔✔N95 mask, one-piece surgical mask/face shield,
oxygen mask
, According to TB 121 - The Tranzport Hood, TB 121 - The device shall not be used on anyone who
is _____________, or in any way presents with a compromised airway*
belligerent and uncontrollable
combative
vomiting, dyspneic, hemorrhaging profusely from the mouth or nose
pose a risk of bodily fluid exposure to rescuers
All answers are correct - correct answer ✔✔vomiting, dyspneic, hemorrhaging profusely from
the mouth or nose
According to TB 121 - The Tranzport Hood, Use of this device requires?*
law enforcement and EMS Battalion Captain SHALL be requested
ALS resource must be attached to incident
Continuous use of pulse oximetry shall be performed
patient wearing hood should be under constant supervision and never be left unattended
ALL answers shall be performed - correct answer ✔✔ALL answers shall be performed
According to TB 147 - Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T), TB 147 - Application- Key
Concepts: which answer is WRONG*
Apply tourniquet proximal to bleeding site as close as possible to injury
DO NOT apply tourniquet over a joint
Ensure bleeding has stopped and distal pulses are absent after the application of a tourniquet
Once a tourniquet is applied it should not be loosened or removed without physician approval
