Ski Patrol Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Minnie Dole - Correct answer-- Insurance broker from Greenwich, CT
- Injured ankle while skiing at Stowe and realized the lack of rescue system
- Founded the NSP
10th Mountain Division - Correct answer-- Winter warfare unit
- 7,000 volunteers
- Engaged in combat in Italy in 1944
Confidentiality - Correct answer-The nondisclosure of personal information except
to an authorized person with the need to know
History of OEC - Correct answer-- Initially affiliated with American Red Cross
- Developed OEC to deepen patrollers' medical knowledge
Certification/Recertification - Correct answer-1. Successfully complete OEC
course
2. Pass NSP exam
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,3. Yearly refreshers (1/3 of course each year)
4. Instructor development course
- Standard of training
- Certified for 3 years
Roles of an OEC Technician - Correct answer-Scene Manager
Caregiver
Patient advocate
Role model
(Standard of care)
5 Ethical Principles - Correct answer-1. Respect autonomy
2. Do no harm
3. Benefit others
4. Be just
5. Be faithful
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, Good Samaritan Laws - Correct answer-Protect a person from legal liability when
they volunteer to perform an act to help someone else (unless actions are grossly
negligent)
Doctrine of Public Reliance - Correct answer-You have the duty to rescue someone
when in uniform
Abandonment - Correct answer-To withdraw one's support or help from, especially
in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility
Negligence - Correct answer-The failure to exercise the care that a reasonably
prudent person with similar training would exercise in a similar circumstance
Duty to act - Correct answer-a person's legal obligation to provide something to
another individual
Breach of duty - Correct answer-the failure to perform a promised act or obligation
of due care
Once you start providing service, don't stop until... - Correct answer-- all required
care has been given
- patient transferred to equal/higher level of care
- patient specifically says they no longer want care
- patient is transferred safely to medical facility
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Graded A+
Minnie Dole - Correct answer-- Insurance broker from Greenwich, CT
- Injured ankle while skiing at Stowe and realized the lack of rescue system
- Founded the NSP
10th Mountain Division - Correct answer-- Winter warfare unit
- 7,000 volunteers
- Engaged in combat in Italy in 1944
Confidentiality - Correct answer-The nondisclosure of personal information except
to an authorized person with the need to know
History of OEC - Correct answer-- Initially affiliated with American Red Cross
- Developed OEC to deepen patrollers' medical knowledge
Certification/Recertification - Correct answer-1. Successfully complete OEC
course
2. Pass NSP exam
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,3. Yearly refreshers (1/3 of course each year)
4. Instructor development course
- Standard of training
- Certified for 3 years
Roles of an OEC Technician - Correct answer-Scene Manager
Caregiver
Patient advocate
Role model
(Standard of care)
5 Ethical Principles - Correct answer-1. Respect autonomy
2. Do no harm
3. Benefit others
4. Be just
5. Be faithful
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, Good Samaritan Laws - Correct answer-Protect a person from legal liability when
they volunteer to perform an act to help someone else (unless actions are grossly
negligent)
Doctrine of Public Reliance - Correct answer-You have the duty to rescue someone
when in uniform
Abandonment - Correct answer-To withdraw one's support or help from, especially
in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility
Negligence - Correct answer-The failure to exercise the care that a reasonably
prudent person with similar training would exercise in a similar circumstance
Duty to act - Correct answer-a person's legal obligation to provide something to
another individual
Breach of duty - Correct answer-the failure to perform a promised act or obligation
of due care
Once you start providing service, don't stop until... - Correct answer-- all required
care has been given
- patient transferred to equal/higher level of care
- patient specifically says they no longer want care
- patient is transferred safely to medical facility
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