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SOG section 8 Emergency Care Flashcards

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care What should be done if personnel wear rings during patient care?
A. Remove rings before patient care
B. Disinfect rings as part of the equipment
C. Ignore the rings
D. Dispose of rings in the waste disposal bag

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B. Disinfect rings as part of the equipment

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care What should be done with disposable medical equipment prior to leaving the scene?
A. Place it in a waste disposal bag
B. Dispose of it in a yellow biohazard bag
C. Clean and decontaminate with antimicrobial wipes
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care What is the recommended minimum duration for handwashing before entering any living quarters or consuming food?
A. 10 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 30 seconds

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C. 20 seconds

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care When should non-essential personnel be present in the area where patient care is provided?
A. During patient assessment
B. After patient contact
C. Before patient contact
D. At the discretion of the Captain

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C. Before patient contact

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care Which of the following should be worn during a medical response if the Scott AV-3000 Face piece with P100 cartridge is not available?
A. N95 mask
B. Safety glasses
C. Tyvek suit
D. Firefighting boots

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A. N95 mask

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care How far should patient assessment/care be performed during a pandemic, whenever possible?
A. 1 meter (3 feet)
B. 2 meters (6 feet)
C. 3 meters (9 feet)
D. 4 meters (12 feet)

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B. 2 meters (6 feet)

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care What should be done if the amount or size of waste does not allow for disposal in the contaminated waste receptacle?
A. Dispose of it in any waste bin
B. Place it beside the receptacle and notify the Apparatus and Maintenance Division
C. Dispose of it in the apparatus cab
D. Leave it at the scene

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B. Place it beside the receptacle and notify the Apparatus and Maintenance Division

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care When should personnel don Pandemic PPE during a medical response?
A. Only during a pandemic
B. Before patient contact in a pandemic
C. After patient contact in a pandemic
D. Only if paramedics are on-scene

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B. Before patient contact in a pandemic

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care What should be used for cleaning and decontamination of non-disposable medical equipment?
A. Water and soap
B. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
C. Approved antimicrobial wipes
D. Fire hose water

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C. Approved antimicrobial wipes

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care How should waste disposal bags and yellow biohazardous bags containing contaminated materials be transported back to the station?
A. In an apparatus compartment
B. In the apparatus cab
C. In a personal vehicle
D. By paramedics

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A. In an apparatus compartment

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care Who issues Training Bulletin(s) during a pandemic to specify the timeline for using Pandemic PPE?
A. Captain
B. Fire Control
C. Paramedics
D. Medical Training Officer

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D. Medical Training Officer

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care What does the Captain determine during a pandemic response if an additional firefighter is required for patient care?
A. The level of respiratory protection needed
B. The appropriate Pandemic PPE
C. The type of ambulance required
D. The necessity of air monitoring equipment

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B. The appropriate Pandemic PPE

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According to SOG 8-02 Emergency Care When should personnel refer to SOG # 8-08 – Designated Officer?
A. After patient care
B. Before boarding the apparatus
C. If they experience a significant exposure
D. During a pandemic only

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C. If they experience a significant exposure

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer What is considered an UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE according to the guideline?
a) Needle-stick injury
b) Body fluid in contact with intact skin
c) Recent international travel
d) Exposure to a contagious respiratory illness

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b) Body fluid in contact with intact skin

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer Who are designated officers, according to the guideline?
a) All personnel
b) On-duty Platoon Chiefs and District Chiefs
c) Personnel with recent international travel history
d) Medical professionals on call

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b) On-duty Platoon Chiefs and District Chiefs

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer When should personnel seek immediate medical care, as per the guideline?
a) Only for needle-stick injuries
b) If required
c) Only during designated hours
d) Within 24 hours of exposure

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b) If required

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer What is a HIGH RISK SOURCE, as defined in the guideline?
a) Recent exposure to communicable diseases
b) Recent international travel
c) Any potential source of illness or disease
d) Infants born to HIV-infected women

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d) Infants born to HIV-infected women

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer What action should the immediate supervisor take when an UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE occurs?
a) Complete a Workplace Injury/Illness Report
b) Notify an on-duty Designated Officer
c) Seek immediate medical care
d) Conduct an internal investigation

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b) Notify an on-duty Designated Officer

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer Which of the following is considered SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE?
a) Exposure to a contagious respiratory illness
b) Needle-stick injury
c) Recent international travel
d) Body fluid in contact with intact skin

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b) Needle-stick injury

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer When does the guideline recommend completing a Workplace Injury/Illness Report (WIIR)?
a) Only for significant exposures
b) Within 72 hours of exposure
c) Only if medical care is required
d) Immediately after exposure

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d) Immediately after exposure

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer What is the role of District/Division Chiefs in the guideline?
a) Coordinate transportation of affected personnel
b) Complete WIIR for all personnel
c) Notify immediate supervisors
d) Conduct medical examinations

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a) Coordinate transportation of affected personnel

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According to SOG 8-08 Designated Officer Who should be notified first when an UNPROTECTED EXPOSURE occurs?
a) District/Division Chiefs
b) Medical professionals
c) On-duty Designated Officer
d) Local authorities

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c) On-duty Designated Officer

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form What is the primary responsibility of personnel upon being informed of a DNRC at the medical response scene?
a) Administer resuscitation immediately
b) Verify the DNRC’s validity
c) Call for additional medical personnel
d) Record patient demographics

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b) Verify the DNRC’s validity

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form How can the Captain confirm the validity of a DNRC?
a) Check the patient’s vital signs
b) Ensure the presence of a serial number and completion of required fields
c) Ask the patient’s family for confirmation
d) Consult with other medical professionals on scene

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b) Ensure the presence of a serial number and completion of required fields

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form What is the purpose of performing a patient assessment in this scenario?
a) Determine the patient’s insurance information
b) Confirm the physical condition of the patient
c) Assess the patient’s mental health status
d) Obtain consent for treatment

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b) Confirm the physical condition of the patient

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form In the event of a valid DNRC, what interventions may personnel provide for the patient?
a) Administer full resuscitation measures
b) Administer medication without restriction
c) Provide interventions for comfort (palliative) care or pain alleviation
d) Transfer the patient to another medical facility immediately

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c) Provide interventions for comfort (palliative) care or pain alleviation

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form What information should personnel obtain regarding the patient’s medical history?
a) Social security number
b) Allergies and medications
c) Employment history
d) Current address

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b) Allergies and medications

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form When should personnel assist responding ambulance personnel and emergency agencies?
a) Only if explicitly requested by the patient
b) After completing all documentation
c) Upon arrival at the medical response scene
d) As required during the course of the response

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d) As required during the course of the response

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form Where should the Captain document the details of the medical response involving a DNRC?
a) Patient’s medical chart
b) Personal notes for the Captain
c) In the remarks section of the MAR
d) A separate DNRC logbook

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c) In the remarks section of the MAR

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According to 8–09 Do Not Resuscitate Form What action should personnel take if a valid DNRC is not presented, and access to the patient is refused by the family or caregiver?
a) Leave the scene immediately
b) Request a second opinion from a medical professional
c) Continue with resuscitation efforts
d) Remain on scene until an ambulance arrives to transfer care

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d) Remain on scene until an ambulance arrives to transfer care

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