Santa Clara County EMS Paramedic
Protocol Test Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
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 - Correct 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
C. County Health Officer
,D. County Fire Chief - Correct answer-County Health Officer
When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation, does 911
system ambulance diversion apply?
A. Yes
B. No - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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
Protocol Test Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
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 - Correct 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
C. County Health Officer
,D. County Fire Chief - Correct answer-County Health Officer
When determining patient destination for a level 1 MCI Activation, does 911
system ambulance diversion apply?
A. Yes
B. No - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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
