UCLA OPERATIONS EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield.
Answer: 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
◉ Describe the proper handwashing techniques. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: Use your siren if you
turn on the emergency lights
Always assume other drivers will not hear the siren or see your
emergency lights
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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ List some conditions which would make the EMT don a face shield.
Answer: 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
◉ Describe the proper handwashing techniques. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: Use your siren if you
turn on the emergency lights
Always assume other drivers will not hear the siren or see your
emergency lights
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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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
