Exam (elaborations)
SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS STUDY GUIDE
- Course
- Institution
SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS STUDY GUIDE
[Show more]
Content preview
SANTA CLARA COUNTY EMS STUDY GUIDE(108) What type of incidents are considered level A? - Answers- Threat to public safety,
by-stander, or responder
Examples: Deviation from EMS policy, errors with patient harm, failure to respond to
request for aid, equipment failure with patient harm, unprofessional conduct
(108) What is maximum time you must report a level A variance? - Answers- Within 24
hours but should be reported immediately
(108) Who must be notified ASAP? - Answers- EMS Duty Chief via county
communications
(108) What type of incidents are considered Level B Variances? - Answers- Any
incident that does not result in patient harm but is a deviation from EMS policy
Examples: General complaint, equipment failure, potential clinical care variance, etc
(108) What is the maximum time you must report a Level B Variance? - Answers- 5
business days to EMS agency
(108) What are examples of Level C Variances? - Answers- Any incident where a
responder provided outstanding care above expectations
(108) What form would you use to file a variance report? - Answers- Form #903
(109) How will policy implementation be disseminated to you? - Answers- Via electronic
copy
(109) What other resources do you have to find new policies and updates? - Answers-
On website or other digital media
Paper copy available to purchase
(500) When an MCI alert occurs with 5 or more patients is a PCR required? - Answers-
No individual PCRs
(501) Who should you ask to meet you in the ED bay for DECON ALERT? - Answers-
ED rep to meet outside door to evaluate pt before entry.
Ambulance NOT to enter until authorized by ED rep.
(501) Who can make base contact? - Answers- Only paramedics and it should be done
through cell.
(502) Who can legally authorize to refuse care? - Answers- 1a. An adult w/ capacity
, 1b. A legally authorized minor w/ capacity (is/was married, on active duty, emancipated,
or re: pregnancy treatment)
1c. Legal representative of a patient w/ capacity
2. Not currently suicidal
3. Not on psychiatric hold (5150)
(502) Who cannot refuse care? - Answers- minors
5150
ALOC
(600) What are obvious signs of death an EMT can call? - Answers- 1. Decapitation
2. Total incineration
3. Decomposition
4. Rigor Mortis
5. Pulseless plus damaged heart, lungs, or brain
6. Apneic + DNR
7. Pulseless + Right to Die
(601) If a physician arrives on scene what must you do first? - Answers- Identification of
medical license + OR ID w/ medical license # and business address
(601) What three options does the physician on scene have when assisting in rendering
aid while responders are on scene? - Answers- 1. Relinquish care - crew takes control
2. Assist in care - crew takes control and physician helps according to standing
protocols + online medical control
3. Take over care - accepts responsibility + must ride w/ crew to hospital
(602) When can a patient be taken to a hospital of their choice? - Answers- Taken to
facility of choice unless they require special needs and/or in times of EMS surge
(602) What if patient has no preference? - Answers- Closest hospital to incident
location AND is accepting patients
(602) What may happen during a time of EMS surge? - Answers- All pt destinations will
be determined by County Communications. May be transported out of county when
directed.
(602) What is considered "in-extremis"? - Answers- 1. Breeching
2. Uncontrollable bleed
3. Unmanageable airway
(602) Where do we transport "in-extremis" patients? - Answers- Closest hospital AND
not on internal disaster
(602) Who are designated Trauma Centers in SCC? - Answers- SUH - North (Trauma
1)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GEEKA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now