SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS PARAMEDIC
PROTOCOL TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
◉ 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. Answer: Only START Triage
◉ County routing is done on _____
PROTOCOL TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
◉ 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. Answer: Only START Triage
◉ County routing is done on _____
