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SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
How often are vital signs to be completed for a pediatric
patient?
baseline vitals, except temp, will be assessed every ten (10)
minutes on stable patients and every five (5) minutes on unstable
patients
Policy 700-M17 - Traumatic Hemorrhage Control
BLS/ALS protocols for traumatic hemorrhage control
What are the indications for usage of a mechanical
tourniquet?
adult or pediatric patient with uncontrolled EXTREMITY
hemorrhage or major hemorrhages where wound packing and
compression bandaging would be insufficient in controlling
bleeding
What are the contraindications for usage of a mechanical
tourniquet?
due to the location(s) of non-compressible truncal hemorrhages,
mechanical hemorrhage control will be difficult to complete
Policy 811 - Multiple Casualty Incident Plan
a comprehensive operational plan for the management of multi-
casualty events occurring in the County of Santa Clara
Number of patients at a Level 1 multi-casualty event?
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Level 1 = 5-10 patients
Number of patients at a Level 2 multi-casualty event?
Level 2 = 11-20 patients
Number of patients at a Level 3 multi-casualty event?
Level 3 = 21-100 patients
Number of patients at a Level 4 multi-casualty event?
Level 4 = 101-1000 patients
Number of patients at a Level 5 multi-casualty event?
Level 5 = 1000+ patients
START
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment
At what level of a multi-casualty event is START triage
enacted?
Level 2
What three acronyms are used to help during triage at a
multi-casualty event?
START
JumpSTART
FOG
Policy 811A - Annex to the Multiple Casualty Incident Plan:
Field Treatment Site Operations Guide
an annex to the Multiple Casualty Incident Plan regarding Field
Treatment Site Operations
What is the minimum requirement of personnel to set up a
field treatment site?
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minimum of five (5) people
What are some considerations to be considered when
choosing a field treatment site?
General Considerations
-responder safety
-secondary hazards
-upwind or uphill from the incident
-secured from hostile crowds
Specific Site Requirements
-generally 150ft x 150ft.
-access to electrical power
-near adequate parking
-should not impede wireless access for mobile and computer
devices
Ideal Site Locations
-close proximity to hospitals
-close proximity to other places capable of sheltering people or
equipment
-permit a traffic plan that supports a variety of resources such as
helicopters, busses, ambulances, and fire apparatus
-access to a pre-established water supply and access to
(portable) restrooms
Where are the mobilization centers located within Santa
Clara County?
SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
How often are vital signs to be completed for a pediatric
patient?
baseline vitals, except temp, will be assessed every ten (10)
minutes on stable patients and every five (5) minutes on unstable
patients
Policy 700-M17 - Traumatic Hemorrhage Control
BLS/ALS protocols for traumatic hemorrhage control
What are the indications for usage of a mechanical
tourniquet?
adult or pediatric patient with uncontrolled EXTREMITY
hemorrhage or major hemorrhages where wound packing and
compression bandaging would be insufficient in controlling
bleeding
What are the contraindications for usage of a mechanical
tourniquet?
due to the location(s) of non-compressible truncal hemorrhages,
mechanical hemorrhage control will be difficult to complete
Policy 811 - Multiple Casualty Incident Plan
a comprehensive operational plan for the management of multi-
casualty events occurring in the County of Santa Clara
Number of patients at a Level 1 multi-casualty event?
, Page | 2
Level 1 = 5-10 patients
Number of patients at a Level 2 multi-casualty event?
Level 2 = 11-20 patients
Number of patients at a Level 3 multi-casualty event?
Level 3 = 21-100 patients
Number of patients at a Level 4 multi-casualty event?
Level 4 = 101-1000 patients
Number of patients at a Level 5 multi-casualty event?
Level 5 = 1000+ patients
START
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment
At what level of a multi-casualty event is START triage
enacted?
Level 2
What three acronyms are used to help during triage at a
multi-casualty event?
START
JumpSTART
FOG
Policy 811A - Annex to the Multiple Casualty Incident Plan:
Field Treatment Site Operations Guide
an annex to the Multiple Casualty Incident Plan regarding Field
Treatment Site Operations
What is the minimum requirement of personnel to set up a
field treatment site?
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minimum of five (5) people
What are some considerations to be considered when
choosing a field treatment site?
General Considerations
-responder safety
-secondary hazards
-upwind or uphill from the incident
-secured from hostile crowds
Specific Site Requirements
-generally 150ft x 150ft.
-access to electrical power
-near adequate parking
-should not impede wireless access for mobile and computer
devices
Ideal Site Locations
-close proximity to hospitals
-close proximity to other places capable of sheltering people or
equipment
-permit a traffic plan that supports a variety of resources such as
helicopters, busses, ambulances, and fire apparatus
-access to a pre-established water supply and access to
(portable) restrooms
Where are the mobilization centers located within Santa
Clara County?
