SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS PARAMEDIC
PROTOCOL FIELD OPERATIONS MANUAL
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● According to Policy #700 - A04: Sepsis, if a patient is suspected to
have an infection, a temperature less than 96.0 or greater than 100.4
degrees Fahrenheit is a criterion to be considered?
A. True
B. False.
Answer: A. True
●● A 16-year -old patient ingests a bottle of rubbing alcohol seeking
intoxication. The patient develops severe abdominal pain. The 911
system is activated three hours after the ingestion. According to Policy
#700-A15: Poisoning and Overdose, the provider should administer
activated charcoal:
A. True
B. False.
Answer: B.
,●● Policy #700-A18: Gynecological and Obstetrical Emergencies, states
that base contact is needed before administering Midazolam above 15
mg if the patient is pregnant and has a seizure.
A. True
B. False.
Answer: A. True
●● According to Policy#108: System Variance Reporting, all of the
following events are reportable to the EMS Agency except:
A. Potential clinical care variances
B. Communications system variances
C. Medication or procedural errors resulting in patient harm
D. Personnel issues with other providers that does not affect patient care.
Answer: D. Personnel issues with the other providers that does not affect
patient care
●● According to Policy#501: Hospital radio Reports, when responders
transport patients from the scene of a hazardous materials incident,
which of the following information is to be provided in addition to the
routine patient notification report?
, A. Chemical name, agency performing decontamination DOT reference
number, any appropriate treatment information
B. Chemical name, decontamination methods used on-scene, DOT
reference number, any appropriate treatment information
C. Chemical name, DOT reference number, emergency response
guidebook guide number, any appropriate treatment information.
Answer: B. Chemical name, decontamination methods used on-scene,
DOT reference number, any appropriate treatment information
●● According to Policy #700-M01: What is the current definition of a
direct intubation attempt:
A. The introduction of the laryngoscope and endotracheal tube with
Bougie or Bougie by itself, into the oral cavity with the intent of
intubation.
B. The moment ventilation is stopped prior to the intubation process
C. The introduction of a laryngoscope past the patient's teeth.
Answer: A. The introduction of the laryngoscope and endotracheal tube
with Bougie or Bougie by itself, into the oral cavity with the intent of
intubation.
●● According to Policy #601: Physician at Scene, a physician on the
scene of a 911 call may do the following EXCEPT:
A. Relinquish patient care to prehospital personnel
PROTOCOL FIELD OPERATIONS MANUAL
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● According to Policy #700 - A04: Sepsis, if a patient is suspected to
have an infection, a temperature less than 96.0 or greater than 100.4
degrees Fahrenheit is a criterion to be considered?
A. True
B. False.
Answer: A. True
●● A 16-year -old patient ingests a bottle of rubbing alcohol seeking
intoxication. The patient develops severe abdominal pain. The 911
system is activated three hours after the ingestion. According to Policy
#700-A15: Poisoning and Overdose, the provider should administer
activated charcoal:
A. True
B. False.
Answer: B.
,●● Policy #700-A18: Gynecological and Obstetrical Emergencies, states
that base contact is needed before administering Midazolam above 15
mg if the patient is pregnant and has a seizure.
A. True
B. False.
Answer: A. True
●● According to Policy#108: System Variance Reporting, all of the
following events are reportable to the EMS Agency except:
A. Potential clinical care variances
B. Communications system variances
C. Medication or procedural errors resulting in patient harm
D. Personnel issues with other providers that does not affect patient care.
Answer: D. Personnel issues with the other providers that does not affect
patient care
●● According to Policy#501: Hospital radio Reports, when responders
transport patients from the scene of a hazardous materials incident,
which of the following information is to be provided in addition to the
routine patient notification report?
, A. Chemical name, agency performing decontamination DOT reference
number, any appropriate treatment information
B. Chemical name, decontamination methods used on-scene, DOT
reference number, any appropriate treatment information
C. Chemical name, DOT reference number, emergency response
guidebook guide number, any appropriate treatment information.
Answer: B. Chemical name, decontamination methods used on-scene,
DOT reference number, any appropriate treatment information
●● According to Policy #700-M01: What is the current definition of a
direct intubation attempt:
A. The introduction of the laryngoscope and endotracheal tube with
Bougie or Bougie by itself, into the oral cavity with the intent of
intubation.
B. The moment ventilation is stopped prior to the intubation process
C. The introduction of a laryngoscope past the patient's teeth.
Answer: A. The introduction of the laryngoscope and endotracheal tube
with Bougie or Bougie by itself, into the oral cavity with the intent of
intubation.
●● According to Policy #601: Physician at Scene, a physician on the
scene of a 911 call may do the following EXCEPT:
A. Relinquish patient care to prehospital personnel
