SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS PARAMEDIC
PROTOCOL COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL
GUIDELINES REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE
●● 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.
Answer: County Health Officer
●● When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation,
does 911 system ambulance diversion apply?
A. Yes
B. No.
Answer: Yes
●● In the event that a paramedic is found guilty of violating a local
policy, which resulted in an injury to a patient, which of the following
may occur?
,A. Loss or suspension of accreditation
B. Civil or criminal legal action
C. Loss or suspension of paramedic licensure by the state EMS authority
D. All of the above.
Answer: All of the above
●● What are the components of the TRAUMA hospital radio report?
A. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Transport Time
B. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
C. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Time on scene
D. None of the above.
Answer: Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
●● 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.
Answer: Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and vomiting associated
with ETOH ingestion
●● Paramedics shall take reasonable measures to establish base contact
when required. In the event of telephone failure, radio contact shall be
attempted. If contact with the base was not possible and the paramedic
performs in the absence of a base order when indicated. The paramedic
shall complete and unusual occurrence report (EMS 903) and fax to the
agency with a copy of the PCR for review. The EMS Duty Chief shall be
paged at the conclusion of the call and briefed by the paramedic
supervisor.
A. True
B. False.
Answer: True
●● During a level 3 MCI activation, which interventions should be
performed on scene?
A. Pleural decompression
B. CPAP
C. Only START Triage
D. C-Spine.
PROTOCOL COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL
GUIDELINES REVIEW AND STUDY GUIDE
●● 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.
Answer: County Health Officer
●● When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation,
does 911 system ambulance diversion apply?
A. Yes
B. No.
Answer: Yes
●● In the event that a paramedic is found guilty of violating a local
policy, which resulted in an injury to a patient, which of the following
may occur?
,A. Loss or suspension of accreditation
B. Civil or criminal legal action
C. Loss or suspension of paramedic licensure by the state EMS authority
D. All of the above.
Answer: All of the above
●● What are the components of the TRAUMA hospital radio report?
A. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Transport Time
B. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
C. Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Time on scene
D. None of the above.
Answer: Demographics, Mechanism, Injuries, Vitals, Treatment
●● 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.
Answer: Giving zofran will eliminate nausea and vomiting associated
with ETOH ingestion
●● Paramedics shall take reasonable measures to establish base contact
when required. In the event of telephone failure, radio contact shall be
attempted. If contact with the base was not possible and the paramedic
performs in the absence of a base order when indicated. The paramedic
shall complete and unusual occurrence report (EMS 903) and fax to the
agency with a copy of the PCR for review. The EMS Duty Chief shall be
paged at the conclusion of the call and briefed by the paramedic
supervisor.
A. True
B. False.
Answer: True
●● During a level 3 MCI activation, which interventions should be
performed on scene?
A. Pleural decompression
B. CPAP
C. Only START Triage
D. C-Spine.
