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SANTA CLARA EMS EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
In what cases may a paramedic transfer care to BLS? (2
instances) - correct answer -Paramedic can allow BLS partner to
continue care; OR a natural disaster has been declared
A BLS ambulance can only upgrade to Code 3 (lights and sirens)
in what situation? - correct answer -For a critical pt, if the amount
of time from arriving on scene to delivering pt to ER is less than
10min.
If a BLS ambulance must upgrade to Code 3, what 2 things must
they do? - correct answer -Fill out a level B variance report, call
county comm and get a run number
For a SMALL hazmat incident, you must keep people
___________ away. - correct answer -100ft
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For a LARGE hazmat incident, you must keep people
___________ away. - correct answer -500ft
How often must you renew your Santa Clara EMS badge? -
correct answer -Every 2 yrs when your EMT cert expires and
must also be renewed
What is the difference between a comprehensive stroke center
and a primary stroke center? - correct answer -A primary stroke
center has a neurologist on call while a comprehensive center
does not.
A stroke pt should be transported to a COMPREHENSIVE stroke
center if _______________ (time frame, how many BEFAST
signs) - correct answer -It has been 3.5-5hrs since pt was last
seen normal, pt has at least 1 BEFAST symptom, and pt has not
had seizure
A stroke pt should be transported to a PRIMARY stroke center if
_______________ (time frame, how many BEFAST signs) -
correct answer -It has been <3.5hrs or >5hrs since pt last seen
normal
SANTA CLARA EMS EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
In what cases may a paramedic transfer care to BLS? (2
instances) - correct answer -Paramedic can allow BLS partner to
continue care; OR a natural disaster has been declared
A BLS ambulance can only upgrade to Code 3 (lights and sirens)
in what situation? - correct answer -For a critical pt, if the amount
of time from arriving on scene to delivering pt to ER is less than
10min.
If a BLS ambulance must upgrade to Code 3, what 2 things must
they do? - correct answer -Fill out a level B variance report, call
county comm and get a run number
For a SMALL hazmat incident, you must keep people
___________ away. - correct answer -100ft
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For a LARGE hazmat incident, you must keep people
___________ away. - correct answer -500ft
How often must you renew your Santa Clara EMS badge? -
correct answer -Every 2 yrs when your EMT cert expires and
must also be renewed
What is the difference between a comprehensive stroke center
and a primary stroke center? - correct answer -A primary stroke
center has a neurologist on call while a comprehensive center
does not.
A stroke pt should be transported to a COMPREHENSIVE stroke
center if _______________ (time frame, how many BEFAST
signs) - correct answer -It has been 3.5-5hrs since pt was last
seen normal, pt has at least 1 BEFAST symptom, and pt has not
had seizure
A stroke pt should be transported to a PRIMARY stroke center if
_______________ (time frame, how many BEFAST signs) -
correct answer -It has been <3.5hrs or >5hrs since pt last seen
normal
