70.2, Emergency Services Flashcards by 83 L-1

During EMT recertification training, class size shall not exceed ______ students per instructor.

HPM 70.2, Chapter 1

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The ____________ shall maintain a current roster of all Area/Section EMT-I trained personnel.

Area/Section commander

HPM 70.2, Chapter 1

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Attendance at EMT recertification is recorded on a _______________ form.

CHP 270, Service Record

HPM 70.2, Chapter 1

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The ___________ form is used for inspecting EMT/EMR equipment.

CHP 330E, Annual EMT/EMR Equipment Inspection

HPM 70.2, Chapter 1

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As required by the California Code of Regulations, the _____________ serves as the EMT-I Clinical Coordinator and ensures the medical content of the EMT-I/EMR programs meet accepted medical standards.

The Department Medical Director

HPM 70.2, Chapter 1

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Uniformed personnel who are trained at the EMT-I level are required to complete ________ hours of continuing education training every ________ years.

24 hours; 2 years

HPM 70.2, Chapter 2

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True or False: continuing education credits may be obtained from sources outside the Department

True

HPM 70.2, Chapter 2

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Each EMT-I will receive notification via email from the Academy ________ days prior to their EMT certification expiration date.

90 days

HPM 70.2, Chapter 2

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The EMT-I recertification course consists of ________ modules classes.

Four

HPM 70.2, Chapter 2

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Personnel requesting to voluntarily decertify from the EMT program shall notify _______________.

The Academy EMS Unit

HPM 70.2, Chapter 2

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The __________ form is used to inventory the regular EMT trauma kit.

CHP 330A, Trauma Kit Equipment List

HPM 70.2, Chapter 3

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The __________ form is used to inventory the motorcycle trauma kit.

CHP 330A-MC, EMT Equipment - Motorcycle

HPM 70.2, Chapter 3

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How often shall trauma kits be inspected?

Annually

HPM 70.2, Chapter 3

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Who is responsible for inspecting trauma kits?

The employee’s immediate supervisor or the Area/Division EMT Coordinator

(HPM 70.2, Chapter 3)

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The _____________ is responsible for any missing items from an Area-assigned EMR trauma kit when the kit is issued for the next shift.

The last employee assigned the trauma kit

HPM 70.2, Chapter 3

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The portable oxygen cylinder shall be carried with the EMT/EMR trauma kits, except ____________.

During motorcycle duty

HPM 70.2, Chapter 3

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True or False: initial EMT-I training includes rough terrain access and rescue techniques.

True

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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What is the primary consideration during rescue operations?

The safety of the rescuer and the victim

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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During rough terrain rescue operations, emphasis should be placed on safety rather than _______.

Speed

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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During a rough terrain rescue operation, the rescuer __________ (should/shall) wear a safety helmet.

Should

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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True or False: during a rough terrain rescue operation, the rescuer may elect not to wear the duty belt.

True

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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In cases where the rescuer elects not to wear the duty belt, the departmentally-approved semiautomatic weapon should be carried _______________.

With the EMT-I supplies

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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True or False: during a rough terrain rescue, the rescuer should not descend on a rescue operation alone.

True

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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Rescuers should carry _________ non-locking carabiners or __________ locking carabiners.

12; 6

HPM 70.2, Chapter 4

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Personnel trained at the EMT-I level must provide care that is within their _____________.

Scope of practice | HPM 70.2, Chapter 5

The scope of practice for EMT-I is defined by the ______________.

California Code of Regulations | HPM 70.2, Chapter 5

EMT-I's are authorized to provide basic life support, rescue, and first aid to patients experiencing what type of emergencies?

1) Medical 2) Trauma 3) Environmental 4) Psychiatric 5) Obstetrical (HPM 70.2, Chapter 5)

EMT-I's are authorized to obtain what diagnostic signs?

1) Temperature 2) Blood pressure 3) Pulse 4) Respiration rate 5) Level of consciousness 6) Pupil size (HPM 70.2, Chapter 5)

EMT-I's are authorized to provide what type of prehospital trauma care?

1) Controlling external hemorrhage 2) Applying dressing 3) Bandages and slings 4) Splinting 5) Spinal immobilization (HPM 70.2, Chapter 5)

Are EMT-I's authorized to administer oral glucose?

Yes | HPM 70.2, Chapter 5

Are EMR's authorized to administer medication to a patient?

No | HPM 70.2, Chapter 6

True or False: an EMR may assist a patient with self-administration of physician-prescribed medications.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 6

True or False: in an emergency situation, an EMR may perform activities that are not authorized in policy or by the medical director of the CHP.

False | HPM 70.2, Chapter 6

How often are sergeants and officers required to re-certify in CPR?

Biennially (first quarter of even numbered years) | HPM 70.2, Chapter 7

True or False: Non-uniformed personnel may receive initial and recertification CPR training from a departmental CPR instructor.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 8

A ___________ form shall be completed for every person assessed and/or treated by departmental personnel, whether on or off duty.

CHP 330, Emergency Medical Report (EMT-P, EMT-1, EMR) | HPM 70.2, Chapter 9

The CHP 330, Emergency Medical Report (EMT-P, EMT-1, EMR) form shall be retained at the command office for ________ years.

Three years | HPM 70.2, Chapter 9

True or False: according to Penal Code Section 13518, personnel performing administrative duties for 90 percent or more of the time are not required to be trained as an EMR.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 10

Per departmental policy, uniformed employees at the rank of __________ are considered to perform administrative duties 90 percent of the time or more.

Lieutenant and above | HPM 70.2, Chapter 10

What PPE shall be worn by uniformed employees in situations where contact with another person's body fluids, particularly blood, is likely to occur?

Gloves | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

The departmentally-issued CPR mask ___________ (should/shall) be used when administering CPR.

Shall | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

Patrol vehicles used to transport patients or subjects suspected of having an aerosol transmittable disease (ATD) shall have the vehicle's interior surface decontaminated with a solution of ___________.

Nine parts water to one part bleach | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

Reporting of exposure to another person's body fluids or a communicable disease in combination with an occupational injury shall be documented on a _________.

CHP 121, Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

Mere contact with the body fluids of another person who is known to carry HIV or another non-airborne communicable disease shall be documented on a _______.

CHP 121A, Supervisory Review of Occupational Injury, Illness, or Exposure (HPM 70.2, Chapter 11)

True or False: Mere contact with the body fluids of another person who is known to carry HIV or another non-airborne communicable disease is not considered an injury.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

Sergeants and officers shall receive recurrent Aerosol Transmittable Diseases (ATD) training every ______ year(s).

One (annually) | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

What is the retention period for CHP 121, CHP 121A, and CHP 51 Memorandums relating to possible exposure to HIV or other communicable diseases?

30 years after the date of separation from the Department | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

Formal medical testing of an employee after an exposure to bodily fluids of another person is not mandatory.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

If a test for communicable diseases is conducted on an employee, a ___________ shall be prepared and attached to the CHP 121 or CHP 121A.

Memorandum | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

If an employee chooses not to have a test for communicable diseases following an exposure, this _________ (should/shall) be documented on a memorandum by a supervisor.

Shall | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

A person involved in an injury and/or exposure to an employee _________ (should/shall) be questioned by a supervisor regarding the presence of HIV, hepatitis, or other communicable diseases.

Shall | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

True or False: a person involved in an injury and/or exposure to an employee may be requested to submit to a test.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

True or False: persons who refuse to authorize an HIV antibody test may be subsequently required by the court or county health officer to submit to an HIV antibody test.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

True or False: employees' HIV antibody test results are for the personal information of the employee and shall not be submitted to the Department.

True (unless a worker's compensation or disability claim for HIV-related conditions is filed by the employee) (HPM 70.2, Chapter 11)

True or False: appointments for a hepatitis B vaccine may be scheduled to take place during an employee's regular work hours.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

True or False: persons with HIV are legally deemed to be disabled and are protected from discrimination. As such, the Department is required to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with HIV.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

True or False: any uniformed employee having a positive TB screening test shall immediately notify an on-duty Area supervisor prior to leaving their healthcare provider's office.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 11

Officers and sergeants trained as EMR's, EMT-I's, or EMT-P's __________ (should/shall) not attempt resuscitative measures when either a properly executed standardized DNR form or a state-approved bracelet or medallion is present.

Should not | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

When a DNR form is present, resuscitative measures to be withheld by departmental EMR's, EMT-I's, and EMT-P's include ___________.

1) Chest compressions 2) Assisted ventilation 3) Endotracheal intubation 4) Defibrillation 5) Cardio tonic drugs (HPM 70.2, Chapter 12)

True or False: the presence of a standardized form or bracelet/medallion does not affect provision of other emergency medical care, including palliative treatment for pain, dyspnea, major hemorrhage or other medical conditions.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

Officers and sergeants at the scene of a medical emergency __________ (should/shall) confirm that a DNR form does not exist.

Should | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

True or False: if a DNR form exists, it must be signed and dated by a physician to be valid.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

True or False: photocopies of the DNR are not valid; only originals may be honored.

False (photocopies are valid and will be honored) | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

Officers and sergeants trained as an EMT shall document all DNR patient contacts on a __________ form.

CHP 330, Emergency Medical Report | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

Health and Safety Code Section 7152.5 requires peace officers, ambulance attendants, and emergency medical personnel to make a reasonable search for an anatomical gift card (donor sticker or card) whenever they find an individual whom they believe may be ___________.

Dead or near death | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

Whenever a uniformed employee of the Department finds an individual whom he/she believes may be dead, or whose death appears to be imminent, the victim's driver's license or identification card __________ (should/shall) be obtained to ascertain if a Uniform Anatomical Donor Card is attached.

Shall | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

Who shall immediately be notified when a potential anatomical gift donor is identified?

The hospital or coroner | HPM 70.2, Chapter 12

The _____________ approves the training for all uniformed departmental employees throughout the state in the use of AED's (Automated External Defibrillators).

Department's Medical Director | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

How often are uniformed departmental employees required to receive training in the use of the AED?

Biennially (every two years) | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

True or False: non-uniformed departmental employees may be trained in the use of the AED.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

All incidents of AED use shall be documented on a _____________ form.

CHP 330, Emergency Medical Report | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

In the event the use of an AED is questioned by an allied agency or by a local emergency medical services authority, the ___________ shall be notified immediately.

Academy EMS Unit Supervisor | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

After the use of an AED, a copy of the CHP 330 and a copy of the event printout shall be forwarded to the Academy EMS Unit within ________ days.

Two business days | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

The CHP 330 and AED event printout are considered confidential medical documents and shall be held in a confidential file at the command for ____________.

The current year, plus three years | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

True or False: the AED shall only be used on a person who is unconscious, absent normal breathing, and absent a pulse or signs of circulation.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

True or False: the AED shall not be used on patients who are hypothermic.

False (the AED should not be withheld from these patients) | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

True or False: the AED may be withheld from patients who display obvious signs of death.

True | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

The use of cellular telephones, citizen band radios, or frequency modulation two-way radios within _______ of the AED during a rescue attempt can cause an inaccurate reading.

One meter | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13

True or False: the use of an AED shall not be attempted while the patient is within a departmental aircraft.

False | HPM 70.2, Chapter 13