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Safety & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act, EMS agencies are required to do which of the following?

    Answer: Notify EMS providers when they have been exposed to a life-threatening infectious disease during a call

    The Ryan White Act requires designated officers to be notified when EMS providers are exposed to life-threatening infectious diseases during emergency response.

  2. Which of the following best describes 'due regard' as it applies to EMS vehicle operations?

    Answer: Operating with caution while proceeding through intersections even with lights and sirens active

    'Due regard' means EMS drivers must still exercise reasonable caution to protect others, even when using emergency lights and sirens.

  3. OSHA requires that needles be disposed of in containers that are:

    Answer: Puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and labeled with the biohazard symbol

    OSHA mandates sharps containers be puncture-resistant, leak-proof on sides and bottom, and properly labeled with biohazard markings.

  4. A paramedic responds to a scene where a person is lying near downed power lines. What is the correct initial action?

    Answer: Stage at a safe distance and contact the power company before approaching

    EMS personnel must stage safely away from downed power lines and wait for the utility company to de-energize lines before approaching.

  5. What is the minimum number of EMS personnel recommended by NIOSH for lifting a patient using a stretcher to reduce back injury risk?

    Answer: Two providers for loads under 250 lbs, with additional personnel for heavier patients

    NIOSH recommends at least two providers for patients under 250 lbs and additional personnel for heavier patients to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

  6. Which agency sets and enforces standards for ambulance vehicle design and construction in the United States?

    Answer: General Services Administration (GSA) and KKK-A-1822 standards

    The Federal Specification for Ambulances KKK-A-1822 (administered through GSA) historically governed ambulance design, now transitioning to NFPA 1917 standards.

  7. An EMS crew is decontaminating reusable laryngoscope blades. Which process achieves sterilization rather than just disinfection?

    Answer: Autoclaving (steam sterilization)

    Autoclaving uses pressurized steam to destroy all microorganisms including spores, achieving true sterilization rather than high-level disinfection.