EMS Flashcards
When the call taker receives a request for ems the caller is transferred to _______ and the caller information is sent to the ________________.
EMSA, OCFD dispatch computer.
The Oklahoma City Fire Department is certified through the Oklahoma State Department of Health EMS division as a ____________________.
First Responder Agency.
Dispatch link ___________ should be removed at _______ every shift, Print out is to be sent to the _____________.
printer paper, 00:00 hours, EMS Officer
If the printer is down for more than _________ (data is still flowing on the computer) turn printer off and call EMSA dispatch to report the problem.
30 minutes
POTENTIALLY VIOLENT SCENE INCIDENTS:
- Any incident where ________________.
- ____________________ and the assailant is on the scene.
- Attempted suicide where the patient is __________ and __________.
- ______________________.
- Any other incident that presents an ___________________ to the responding companies.
- Police request staging
- Aggravated assault involving a weapon
- conscious and threatning
- Violent psychiatric patients
- unreasonable danger
When any safety hazard exists at the scene of a medical emergency, the _________________ will assume command of the scene and accept responsibility for the safety of the patient and rescue personnel.
Company Officer
When hazards exist at a crime scene or traffic safety hazards exist, the _________________ on scene will be accountable for the safety of patients and rescue personnel.
ranking Law Enforcement Officer
When the transport agency arrives on scene, the lead __________ with the transport agency or the ______________ will assume responsibility of the patient and direct all patient care.
Paramedic, Level III Paramedic
Fire Department personnel will provide the lead paramedic with a brief patient report that includes: ______________, ________________ and _______________.
assessment findings, pertinent medical history and care given.
What is the most effective method of terminating V-Fib?
Defibrillation
In the first few minutes of sudden death, _______ of patients will be in V-Fib.
80-90%
Survival from asystole is less than ______.
1%
What is the minimum CPR training required for all suppression personnel?
AHA HealthCare Provider level
OCFD will only offer the family and friends CPR courses to the public. They will be conducted every ______ and _______________ from ________ to _________.
first and third Saturday from 0900-1100
Who will hold the only extra key to the ALS Engine controlled substances lock boxes?
EMS Supply Officer
The __________ and the ___________ will have direct access to the controlled substances storage cabinet.
Quality Assurance Officer (533) and EMS Supply Officer
Verification of Use forms (Narcotics Log) will be turned in _____ and routed to the ________ through their ____________.
each month. QA Officer through their District Officer.
Outdated controlled substances _____ be destroyed by the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
will not
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Cylinder hydrostatic testing has been instituted beginning with the year ________.
2000
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Cylinders will be hydrostatically tested every ______ years based on the year stamped on the cylinder and the cylinders color-code.
5 years
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:
00 & 05
RED
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:
01 & 06
BLUE
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:
02 & 07
YELLOW
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:
03 & 08
WHITE
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING
Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:
04 & 09
BROWN
If air conditioner is not working while on an extended scene such as a third alarm fire and temperature is above ______, transfer I.V. fluids and medications to another rig. If not available, call the on-shift QA officer to take your kit (do this only on scenes of _____ or more hours)
90°F, two or more
