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LA COUNTY PROTOCOLS 
what is 1200.2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Base Contact 
1200.2 Base Contact required for all children when - CORRECT ANSWER-less than or 
equal to 36 months old except those with no medical complaint or with isolated minor 
extremity injury, and critically ill pediatric patients who meet ...
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what is 1200.2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Base Contact 
1200.2 Base Contact required for all children when - CORRECT ANSWER-less than or 
equal to 36 months old except those with no medical complaint or with isolated minor 
extremity injury, and critically ill pediatric patients who meet ...
LA County protocol study guide 
Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert ALS unit? 
(503) 
A. internal disaster 
B. workers action 
C. non-operable MRI - CORRECT ANSWER-Internal disaster 
What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) - 
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Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert ALS unit? 
(503) 
A. internal disaster 
B. workers action 
C. non-operable MRI - CORRECT ANSWER-Internal disaster 
What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) - 
CORRECT...
1. How should paramedics manage pain due to IO infusion - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Lidocaine 2% 
1. When performing TCP, after you get ROSC, Pt is still showing signs of poor 
perfusion what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase Rate by 
10bpm 
1. Paramedics respond to the home of an 86 yo male who s...
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ANSWER-Lidocaine 2% 
1. When performing TCP, after you get ROSC, Pt is still showing signs of poor 
perfusion what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase Rate by 
10bpm 
1. Paramedics respond to the home of an 86 yo male who s...
LA County EMS Provider Impressions - LA 
County EMS Protocol number 1200.3 
ABOP - CORRECT ANSWER-PI: Abdominal Pain/Problems 
TP: GI/GU Emergencies - 1205/1205-P 
AGDE - CORRECT ANSWER-PI: Agitated Delirium 
TP: Agitated Delirium - 1208/1208-P 
CHOK - CORRECT ANSWER-PI: Airway Obstruction/Choking 
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County EMS Protocol number 1200.3 
ABOP - CORRECT ANSWER-PI: Abdominal Pain/Problems 
TP: GI/GU Emergencies - 1205/1205-P 
AGDE - CORRECT ANSWER-PI: Agitated Delirium 
TP: Agitated Delirium - 1208/1208-P 
CHOK - CORRECT ANSWER-PI: Airway Obstruction/Choking 
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LA County 1200s Treatment Protocol 
Numbers 
1202 - CORRECT ANSWER-General Medical 
1203 - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetic Emergencies 
1204 - CORRECT ANSWER-Fever/Sepsis 
1205 - CORRECT ANSWER-GI/GU Emergencies 
1206 - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Device Malfunction 
1207 - CORRECT ANSWER-Shock/Hypotension 
1208...
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1202 - CORRECT ANSWER-General Medical 
1203 - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetic Emergencies 
1204 - CORRECT ANSWER-Fever/Sepsis 
1205 - CORRECT ANSWER-GI/GU Emergencies 
1206 - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Device Malfunction 
1207 - CORRECT ANSWER-Shock/Hypotension 
1208...
LA Co. EMS Treatment Protocol Ref: 
1200.2 
Agitated Delirium - CORRECT ANSWER-Base Contact is required for the 
following provider impressions in all patients 
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-Base Contact is required for the following 
provider impressions in all patients 
Cardiac Arrest - Non-traumat...
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1200.2 
Agitated Delirium - CORRECT ANSWER-Base Contact is required for the 
following provider impressions in all patients 
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-Base Contact is required for the following 
provider impressions in all patients 
Cardiac Arrest - Non-traumat...
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General medical - CORRECT ANSWER-1202 
Diabetic Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-1203 
Fever sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-1204 
GI/GU Emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-1205 
Medical Device Malfunction - CORRECT ANSWER-1206 
Shock - Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-1207 
Agitated De...
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General medical - CORRECT ANSWER-1202 
Diabetic Emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-1203 
Fever sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-1204 
GI/GU Emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-1205 
Medical Device Malfunction - CORRECT ANSWER-1206 
Shock - Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-1207 
Agitated De...
1302. How ventilation rate and volume affect end-tidal C02. - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Hypoventilation results in high arterial carbon dioxide (CO2). In 
general, this results in an end-tidal CO2 > 45mmHg on capnography, but 
end-tidal CO2 may not reflect arterial CO2 when lung disease and/or increased 
d...
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Add to cart1302. How ventilation rate and volume affect end-tidal C02. - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Hypoventilation results in high arterial carbon dioxide (CO2). In 
general, this results in an end-tidal CO2 > 45mmHg on capnography, but 
end-tidal CO2 may not reflect arterial CO2 when lung disease and/or increased 
d...
LA County 1300s Medical Control 
Guidelines Numbers 
1301 - CORRECT ANSWER-Prehospital Code of Ethics 
1302 - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway Management and Monitoring 
1303 - CORRECT ANSWER-Algorithm for Cath Lab Activation 
1305 - CORRECT ANSWER-Capnography 
1307 - CORRECT ANSWER-Care of the Patient with Ag...
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Guidelines Numbers 
1301 - CORRECT ANSWER-Prehospital Code of Ethics 
1302 - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway Management and Monitoring 
1303 - CORRECT ANSWER-Algorithm for Cath Lab Activation 
1305 - CORRECT ANSWER-Capnography 
1307 - CORRECT ANSWER-Care of the Patient with Ag...
Patient dies in prone position, accidental or homicide? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Accidental 
Why can't you transport prone? - CORRECT ANSWER-Positional Asphyxia 
A peds Pt is what age? - CORRECT ANSWER-< 14 YO 
When is the DuoDote (Atropine + 2-‐Pam) indicated? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Ref. 1225 - Nerve Age...
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Add to cartPatient dies in prone position, accidental or homicide? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Accidental 
Why can't you transport prone? - CORRECT ANSWER-Positional Asphyxia 
A peds Pt is what age? - CORRECT ANSWER-< 14 YO 
When is the DuoDote (Atropine + 2-‐Pam) indicated? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Ref. 1225 - Nerve Age...
Activated Charcoal - CORRECT ANSWER-Adsorbant 
Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER-Antidysrythmic 
Albuterol Sulfate - CORRECT ANSWER-B2 Receptor agonist, Bronchodilator 
Amiodarone - CORRECT ANSWER-Antidysrythmic 
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER-Platelet inhibitor, Cyclo-oxygenase 
inhibitor(Analgesic &Anti-inflam...
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Add to cartActivated Charcoal - CORRECT ANSWER-Adsorbant 
Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER-Antidysrythmic 
Albuterol Sulfate - CORRECT ANSWER-B2 Receptor agonist, Bronchodilator 
Amiodarone - CORRECT ANSWER-Antidysrythmic 
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER-Platelet inhibitor, Cyclo-oxygenase 
inhibitor(Analgesic &Anti-inflam...
what is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert an ALS unit? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Internal disaster 
Which of the following reason for a hospital to divert a BLS unit? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-BLS units transport to a MAR REGARDLESS of diversion status with 
the exception of internal disaster 
When shou...
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ANSWER-Internal disaster 
Which of the following reason for a hospital to divert a BLS unit? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-BLS units transport to a MAR REGARDLESS of diversion status with 
the exception of internal disaster 
When shou...
Patient dies in prone position - CORRECT ANSWER-Accidental 
Prone transport feels like - CORRECT ANSWER-Pressure on chest 
DuoDote has what 2 drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-Atropine and 2PAM 
Advanced airways allowed in LA county are what - CORRECT ANSWER-Kings 
and ET tubes 
Which pediatric patient does no...
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Add to cartPatient dies in prone position - CORRECT ANSWER-Accidental 
Prone transport feels like - CORRECT ANSWER-Pressure on chest 
DuoDote has what 2 drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-Atropine and 2PAM 
Advanced airways allowed in LA county are what - CORRECT ANSWER-Kings 
and ET tubes 
Which pediatric patient does no...
La county accreditation (2024) 
3 y/o with asthma in respiratory distress. PT is already getting a treatment of 
albuterol. Respiratory worsens. what do you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-- 
epi im 
-albuterol 
-epi neb 
Come on scene to PT who seems to be choking. Family is there and presents 
you a val...
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3 y/o with asthma in respiratory distress. PT is already getting a treatment of 
albuterol. Respiratory worsens. what do you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-- 
epi im 
-albuterol 
-epi neb 
Come on scene to PT who seems to be choking. Family is there and presents 
you a val...
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How should paramedics manage pain due to IO infusion? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-Lidocaine 2% 
When performing TCP, after you get ROSC, Pt is still showing signs of poor 
perfusion what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase rate by 
10bpm 
Paramedics respond to the home of an 86 yo male who sustained...
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ANSWER-Lidocaine 2% 
When performing TCP, after you get ROSC, Pt is still showing signs of poor 
perfusion what should you do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase rate by 
10bpm 
Paramedics respond to the home of an 86 yo male who sustained...
Reading Comprehension - CORRECT ANSWER-Section 1 - Items 1 and 2 
consist of a short statement followed by four possible titles, labeled a, 
b, c, and d. Select the title which most closely describes the content of the 
statement. 
The United Nations, an international body of nations, was establishe...
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consist of a short statement followed by four possible titles, labeled a, 
b, c, and d. Select the title which most closely describes the content of the 
statement. 
The United Nations, an international body of nations, was establishe...
LA County EMT Scope of Practice (2024) 
Who must approve the local scope of practice by EMS agencies? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-State EMS authority 
Who determines the Local EMT Scope of Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-LA 
County EMS Agency *Medical Director* 
Give the reason for the development of the LA County...
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Who must approve the local scope of practice by EMS agencies? - CORRECT 
ANSWER-State EMS authority 
Who determines the Local EMT Scope of Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-LA 
County EMS Agency *Medical Director* 
Give the reason for the development of the LA County...
contact base for - CORRECT ANSWER-guidance 
9 months pregnant cardiac arrest goes to.. - CORRECT ANSWER-MAR 
Absolute STEMI - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence on the ECG 
Burns to face destination - CORRECT ANSWER-Burn center, then trauma, then 
Mar 
FLACC scale - CORRECT ANSWER-2 
Agitated delirium caused b...
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Add to cartcontact base for - CORRECT ANSWER-guidance 
9 months pregnant cardiac arrest goes to.. - CORRECT ANSWER-MAR 
Absolute STEMI - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence on the ECG 
Burns to face destination - CORRECT ANSWER-Burn center, then trauma, then 
Mar 
FLACC scale - CORRECT ANSWER-2 
Agitated delirium caused b...
LA County Paramedic Accreditation 
How to manage pain during IO infusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Infuse Lidocaine 
2% 
80YOM, symptomatic brady, mechanical capture, STILL poor perfusion, what 
next? - CORRECT ANSWER-INcrease rate by 10 BPM 
86YOM, mechanical fall x30mins, occipital contusion, 88/60, 112SR...
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How to manage pain during IO infusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Infuse Lidocaine 
2% 
80YOM, symptomatic brady, mechanical capture, STILL poor perfusion, what 
next? - CORRECT ANSWER-INcrease rate by 10 BPM 
86YOM, mechanical fall x30mins, occipital contusion, 88/60, 112SR...
LA County Protocols Objectives 
Responsibilities of the Base Hospital in supervising the medical care rendered by 
Medics and MICN? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Base is responsible for giving 
medical direction and destination to EMS 
2. Designate a Base Hospital Medical Director 
3. Provide formal education ...
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Responsibilities of the Base Hospital in supervising the medical care rendered by 
Medics and MICN? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Base is responsible for giving 
medical direction and destination to EMS 
2. Designate a Base Hospital Medical Director 
3. Provide formal education ...
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Los Angeles county Paramedic Protocol 
Trauma 2-4 mg slow ivp 
Crush 2-12 max 20 mg - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult Morphine Dosage 
Severe pain/ Crush 
50 Mcg slow ivp - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult Fentanyl 
0.1 mg/kg slow ivp 
Max dose 4 mg - CORRECT ANSWER-Pediatric Morphine 
Pediatric Fentanyl - CORRECT ANSWER-...
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Trauma 2-4 mg slow ivp 
Crush 2-12 max 20 mg - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult Morphine Dosage 
Severe pain/ Crush 
50 Mcg slow ivp - CORRECT ANSWER-Adult Fentanyl 
0.1 mg/kg slow ivp 
Max dose 4 mg - CORRECT ANSWER-Pediatric Morphine 
Pediatric Fentanyl - CORRECT ANSWER-...
Base Contact Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-1200.2 
Provider Impresions - CORRECT ANSWER-1200.3 
BLS upgrade to ALS - CORRECT ANSWER-1200.4 
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1201 
General Medical - CORRECT ANSWER-1202/1202-P 
Diabetic Emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-1203/1203-P 
Fever/Sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER...
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Add to cartBase Contact Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-1200.2 
Provider Impresions - CORRECT ANSWER-1200.3 
BLS upgrade to ALS - CORRECT ANSWER-1200.4 
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1201 
General Medical - CORRECT ANSWER-1202/1202-P 
Diabetic Emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-1203/1203-P 
Fever/Sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER...
<90 mmHg for adults, <70 mmHg for infants less than 1 year old - CORRECT 
ANSWER-BP for Trauma Criteria 
>29 or <10 breaths/min, or <20 breaths/min in infants less than 1 year old - 
CORRECT ANSWER-Resp Rate for Trauma Criteria 
pt is found apneic, pulseless, asystolic, and w/o pupill...
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ANSWER-BP for Trauma Criteria 
>29 or <10 breaths/min, or <20 breaths/min in infants less than 1 year old - 
CORRECT ANSWER-Resp Rate for Trauma Criteria 
pt is found apneic, pulseless, asystolic, and w/o pupill...
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LA County Protocol 814 Determining 
Death/Pronouncement of Death in the 
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LA County Protocol 510 Pediatric Patient 
Destination 
BRUE (brief resolved un
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Required for all patients with symptomatic bradycardia - CORRECT 
ANSWER-base hospital contact 
Treatment for Bradycardia w/ suspected Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-1) 
Calcium Chloride 1 g (10mL) slow IV/IO push, may repeat x1 for persistent 
symptoms 
2) Albuterol 5 mg (6mL) via nebulizer continuo...
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ANSWER-base hospital contact 
Treatment for Bradycardia w/ suspected Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWER-1) 
Calcium Chloride 1 g (10mL) slow IV/IO push, may repeat x1 for persistent 
symptoms 
2) Albuterol 5 mg (6mL) via nebulizer continuo...
LA County Protocol Numbers 
General Medical - CORRECT ANSWER-1202 
Diabetic Emer - CORRECT ANSWER-1203 
Fever/Sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-1204 
GI/GU - CORRECT ANSWER-1205 
Medical Device Malfunction - CORRECT ANSWER-1206 
Shock/Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-1207 
Agitated Delirium - CORRECT ANSWER-1208 ...
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General Medical - CORRECT ANSWER-1202 
Diabetic Emer - CORRECT ANSWER-1203 
Fever/Sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-1204 
GI/GU - CORRECT ANSWER-1205 
Medical Device Malfunction - CORRECT ANSWER-1206 
Shock/Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-1207 
Agitated Delirium - CORRECT ANSWER-1208 ...
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