70.2, Emergency Services Flashcards
During EMT recertification training, class size shall not exceed ______ students per instructor.
10
HPM 70.2, Chapter 1
The ____________ shall maintain a current roster of all Area/Section EMT-I trained personnel.
Area/Section commander
HPM 70.2, Chapter 1
Attendance at EMT recertification is recorded on a _______________ form.
CHP 270, Service Record
HPM 70.2, Chapter 1
The ___________ form is used for inspecting EMT/EMR equipment.
CHP 330E, Annual EMT/EMR Equipment Inspection
HPM 70.2, Chapter 1
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
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
True or False: continuing education credits may be obtained from sources outside the Department
True
HPM 70.2, Chapter 2
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
The EMT-I recertification course consists of ________ modules classes.
Four
HPM 70.2, Chapter 2
Personnel requesting to voluntarily decertify from the EMT program shall notify _______________.
The Academy EMS Unit
HPM 70.2, Chapter 2
The __________ form is used to inventory the regular EMT trauma kit.
CHP 330A, Trauma Kit Equipment List
HPM 70.2, Chapter 3
The __________ form is used to inventory the motorcycle trauma kit.
CHP 330A-MC, EMT Equipment - Motorcycle
HPM 70.2, Chapter 3
How often shall trauma kits be inspected?
Annually
HPM 70.2, Chapter 3
Who is responsible for inspecting trauma kits?
The employee’s immediate supervisor or the Area/Division EMT Coordinator
(HPM 70.2, Chapter 3)
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
The portable oxygen cylinder shall be carried with the EMT/EMR trauma kits, except ____________.
During motorcycle duty
HPM 70.2, Chapter 3
True or False: initial EMT-I training includes rough terrain access and rescue techniques.
True
HPM 70.2, Chapter 4
What is the primary consideration during rescue operations?
The safety of the rescuer and the victim
HPM 70.2, Chapter 4
During rough terrain rescue operations, emphasis should be placed on safety rather than _______.
Speed
HPM 70.2, Chapter 4
During a rough terrain rescue operation, the rescuer __________ (should/shall) wear a safety helmet.
Should
HPM 70.2, Chapter 4
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
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
True or False: during a rough terrain rescue, the rescuer should not descend on a rescue operation alone.
True
HPM 70.2, Chapter 4
Rescuers should carry _________ non-locking carabiners or __________ locking carabiners.
12; 6
HPM 70.2, Chapter 4
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