SOP 600

Question 0

King County Required training hours

Answer 0

Minimum of 10 hours per year in 5 major subject areas

Question 1

When are FFs to acquire their EMT card

Answer 1

Prior to completion of their probationary period

Question 2

EMS training classes criteria

Answer 2

Minimum of 2 hours every other month

Question 4

BLS Aid unit transport criteria

Answer 4

An aid unit is on scene and adequate resources available
Private Ambulance is over 30 minutes to respond
Patient is exposed to inclement weather, patient is in the public view

Question 5

When patients requiring transport outside of the Eastside

Answer 5

Private AMB should be used

Question 6

EMS Training Records

Answer 6

To be maintained for 3 years

Question 6

Hepatitis Definition

Answer 6

A disease or condition marked by inflammation of the liver

Question 7

Procedures for reportable exposures

Answer 7

Wash immediately and report to Company Officer and MSO

Question 9

When scheduling a rider, how much time in advance is necessary?

Answer 9

At least 48 hrs

600, Sec. 3, 6.2.1

Question 10

What documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of six years?

Answer 10

MIRFs, Drug Cards (FD 904), Daily Drug Inventory Logs (FD-912)
600, Sec 4, 6.2.10

Question 11

How often must EMTs complete AED competency tests?

Answer 11

Twice a year, preferably once in each half of the year

600, Sec 5, 6.1.3.4

Question 12

EMTs must recertify in AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR for adults, children and infants _____ __ _____.

Answer 12

Once a year

600, Sec 5, 6.1.3.5

Question 13

EMTs must review the Department’s Infectious Disease Control plan _____ __ ____.

Answer 13

Once a year

600, Sec. 5, 6.1.3.6

Question 14

Who is notified if transported emergency?

Answer 14

Receiving facility and NORCOM

600, Sec 7, 6.5

Question 15

How is Hep B Virus transmitted?

Answer 15

Blood-borne viral disease that is transmitted by blood or bodily fluid contact with the mucous membranes of one another. Major cause of acute / chronic hepatitis cirrhosis and primary hepatocellular carcinoma
600, Sec 8, 5.2

Question 15

What is the Hep B vaccine?

Answer 15

Recombinant

Question 16

Clinical Hepatitis B symptoms and signs include:

Answer 16

Anorexia, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and jaundice
600, Sec 8, 5.2

Question 18

How many times greater do health care professionals have a risk of contracting Hep B:

Answer 18

Approx. 4 times greater than the adult population at large

Question 19

Primary Hep B vaccine consists of 3 INTRAMUSCULAR doses of vaccine in the DELTOID region. Dosing Schedules:

Answer 19

1st dose: at elected date
2nd dose: 1 month later
3rd dose: 6 months after first dose
600, Sec 8, 6.10

Question 20

Approximately _____ ______ after the final dose, a final blood draw will provide ______ confirmation of post-vaccination immunity.

Answer 20

One month / serologic

Question 21

How often is the Infectious Disease Exposure / Reporting policy reviewed?

Answer 21

Annually or whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks
600, Sec 9, 4.2

Question 22

Airborne pathogen include but not limited to:

Answer 22

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 23

Blood borne pathogens present on human blood include:

Answer 23

Hep B, HIV

Question 24

Medications used for TB:

Answer 24

Isoniazid
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide
Streptomycin

Question 25

Piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, bites, cuts and abrasions are:

Answer 25

Parenteral

Question 26

Obvious Death Definitions:

Answer 26

Decapitation Burned beyond Recognition Cold/Stiff (unless less than 1 year of age) - not included for environmental emergencies with hypothermia 600, Sec 10, 5.0

Question 27

Clinical signs and symptoms of TB:

Answer 27

``` Unexplained cough greater than 3 weeks Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) Significant weight loss Anorexia Lethargy Night sweats High Fever ```

Question 28

Who is the department's infection control officer an oversees the infectious disease exposure control program?

Answer 28

Commander, Emergency Medical Services

Question 28

Defusing:

Answer 28

Held two to twelve hours after the incident

Question 29

Decontaminating durable equipment by:

Answer 29

Clean with hot soapy water rinsed with clean water 1 : 10 ratio of bleach solution or Virex 128

Question 30

Debriefing:

Answer 30

Held one to seven days after the incident

Question 32

All critical incident stress debriefings require the presence of:

Answer 32

The MHP and at lease one peer support member

Question 33

When is a status report given to the Chief for the Peer Support Program?

Answer 33

January of each year

Question 34

The EMS Division _____ _____ will review all BLS MIRFs and RMS entries for _______, ________ and ______.

Answer 34

Data Analyst / accuracy, appropriateness and completeness | 600, Sec 17, 6.1

Question 35

Newborn child is considered:

Answer 35

Less than 72 hours old

Question 36

Is it required that the parent provide any identification in order to transfer custody of an infant?

Answer 36

NO

Question 37

TAF sections for authorization:

Answer 37

Section 1: completed by Pt or guardian if pt is a minor Section 2: completed by legal guardian if Pt unable to sign Section 3: completed if the pt is unable sign or refuses to sign but verbally authorizes transport

Question 38

Transportation packets with the MIRF include:

Answer 38

Completed MIRF Completed TAF (FD 921) Face Sheet from the hospital