Santa Clara County EMS Paramedic Protocol
Test Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1
With respect to falls for pediatrics, what is the height criteria for trauma triage?
Correct Answer
10' or 2X the child's height
Question 2
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
Question 3
What are CPAP contraindications?
Correct Answer
1. Age is less than 8 years old
2. Respiratory or cardiac arrest
3. Agonal respiration
4. Severely depressed level of consciousness
5. Systolic BP is less than 90 mmHg
6. Signs and symptoms of pneumothorax
7. Inability to maintain airway patency
8. Major trauma, especially head injury with increased ICP or significant
chest trauma
9. Facial anomalies or trauma (e.g., burns, fractures)
10. Patients that have an increased risk of aspiration
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,Question 4
Pediatrics are considered what age in SC county?
Correct Answer
under 15 years old
Question 5
D10 should be administered with a BG of less than what?
Correct Answer
80mg/dl or less
Question 6
A MPMP with 15 patients would qualify as what level?
Correct Answer
level 2
Question 7
What are the doses / routes for Zofran?
Correct Answer
4mg ODT / IV, q once PRN after 10-15 mins, up to max dose of 8mg
Question 8
When would a warbler tone be used?
Correct Answer
when emergency traffic requires an immediate action such as an evacuation, shelter
in place order, eminent safety issue, etc.
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, Question 9
What are the situations in which a competent minor can legally refuse care?
Correct Answer
was or is legally married
is on active duty in the military
has a court-declared emancipation
is pregnant and seeks or needs medical care related to prevention or treatment of
pregnancy
Question 10
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
Question 11
Can activated charcoal be administered in an ETOH intoxication?
Correct Answer
no
Question 12
With respect to falls for adults, what is the height criteria for trauma triage?
Correct Answer
15'
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Test Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1
With respect to falls for pediatrics, what is the height criteria for trauma triage?
Correct Answer
10' or 2X the child's height
Question 2
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
Question 3
What are CPAP contraindications?
Correct Answer
1. Age is less than 8 years old
2. Respiratory or cardiac arrest
3. Agonal respiration
4. Severely depressed level of consciousness
5. Systolic BP is less than 90 mmHg
6. Signs and symptoms of pneumothorax
7. Inability to maintain airway patency
8. Major trauma, especially head injury with increased ICP or significant
chest trauma
9. Facial anomalies or trauma (e.g., burns, fractures)
10. Patients that have an increased risk of aspiration
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,Question 4
Pediatrics are considered what age in SC county?
Correct Answer
under 15 years old
Question 5
D10 should be administered with a BG of less than what?
Correct Answer
80mg/dl or less
Question 6
A MPMP with 15 patients would qualify as what level?
Correct Answer
level 2
Question 7
What are the doses / routes for Zofran?
Correct Answer
4mg ODT / IV, q once PRN after 10-15 mins, up to max dose of 8mg
Question 8
When would a warbler tone be used?
Correct Answer
when emergency traffic requires an immediate action such as an evacuation, shelter
in place order, eminent safety issue, etc.
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, Question 9
What are the situations in which a competent minor can legally refuse care?
Correct Answer
was or is legally married
is on active duty in the military
has a court-declared emancipation
is pregnant and seeks or needs medical care related to prevention or treatment of
pregnancy
Question 10
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
Question 11
Can activated charcoal be administered in an ETOH intoxication?
Correct Answer
no
Question 12
With respect to falls for adults, what is the height criteria for trauma triage?
Correct Answer
15'
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