EMS Operations and Safety Flashcards
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A patient has been contaminated with an unknown liquid chemical. Decontamination should be performed in which zone?
Answer: Warm zone
Decontamination is performed in the warm zone (decontamination corridor) between the hot and cold zones.
The primary purpose of the JUMP START triage system, compared to START, is to:
Answer: Adapt triage criteria for pediatric patients
JumpSTART was developed to modify START criteria for pediatric patients whose physiological norms differ from adults.
Which personal protective equipment is required at minimum for a call involving suspected tuberculosis (TB)?
Answer: N95 or higher respirator
An N95 respirator (or higher) is required for airborne precautions involving suspected or confirmed tuberculosis.
During a two-person CPR in the ambulance while en route, which safety rule applies to the provider performing compressions?
Answer: The provider may kneel unrestrained on the squad bench
When CPR must continue en route, the provider may kneel unrestrained on the squad bench while all other crew members remain belted.
An EMS unit arrives at a structure fire with trapped victims. The paramedic's first action should be to:
Answer: Report to the Incident Commander and obtain an assignment
EMS personnel must integrate into the ICS by reporting to the Incident Commander for a proper assignment before acting.
Which factor MOST increases a paramedic's risk of developing compassion fatigue over time?
Answer: Repeated exposure to traumatic calls without adequate psychological support
Cumulative exposure to trauma without processing or support is the primary driver of compassion fatigue in EMS providers.
Under the Ryan White Act, a paramedic who believes they were exposed to an infectious disease is entitled to:
Answer: Notification of the patient's diagnosis from the receiving facility within 48 hours
The Ryan White Act requires designated officers to obtain the patient's infectious disease diagnosis and notify exposed EMS providers within 48 hours.