SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS PARAMEDIC
PROTOCOL TEST| SANTA CLARA COUNTY
PARAMEDIC PROTOCOLS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
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.
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,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 -- ANSWER--Only START Triage
County routing is done on _____
A. County EMS
B. Command 92
C. Command 93
D. Command 94 -- ANSWER--Command 92
Clinical protocols are found in the Prehospital Care Policy 700. The EMS Field
Guide is a tool for the individual paramedic to use and maintain as a quick
reference guide only. The individual paramedic is responsible for updating their
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,personal guide and for adhering to all protocols established in Policy 700. The
updated policies can be found on the county EMS website.
A. True
B. False -- ANSWER--True
A BLS ambulance arrives on scene of a 9-1-1 call and the patient is
experiencing acute shortness of breath. The on-scene fire department paramedic
should maintain care and accompany the patient to the hospital if no other
ambulance is responding.
A. True
B. False -- ANSWER--True
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
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, 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
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PROTOCOL TEST| SANTA CLARA COUNTY
PARAMEDIC PROTOCOLS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
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.
pg. 1
,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 -- ANSWER--Only START Triage
County routing is done on _____
A. County EMS
B. Command 92
C. Command 93
D. Command 94 -- ANSWER--Command 92
Clinical protocols are found in the Prehospital Care Policy 700. The EMS Field
Guide is a tool for the individual paramedic to use and maintain as a quick
reference guide only. The individual paramedic is responsible for updating their
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,personal guide and for adhering to all protocols established in Policy 700. The
updated policies can be found on the county EMS website.
A. True
B. False -- ANSWER--True
A BLS ambulance arrives on scene of a 9-1-1 call and the patient is
experiencing acute shortness of breath. The on-scene fire department paramedic
should maintain care and accompany the patient to the hospital if no other
ambulance is responding.
A. True
B. False -- ANSWER--True
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
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, 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
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