Santa Clara County EMS Paramedic
Protocol Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet?
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is impractical
B. Over a bullet wound
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
D. None of the above - Answer -Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity
hemorrhage
Who is the Medical/Health Operational Area Coordinator for Santa Clara County?
A. County executive
B. County Sheriff
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,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?
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, 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
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Protocol Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet?
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is impractical
B. Over a bullet wound
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
D. None of the above - Answer -Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity
hemorrhage
Who is the Medical/Health Operational Area Coordinator for Santa Clara County?
A. County executive
B. County Sheriff
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,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?
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, 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
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