EMS Safety & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, which document must employers make available to employees who are at risk of occupational exposure?

Accepted Answer

Exposure Control Plan

Answer

OSHA requires employers to establish and maintain a written Exposure Control Plan that outlines procedures to minimize bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Question 2

An EMS crew arrives at a structure fire scene. Who has overall incident command authority over EMS operations at the scene?

Accepted Answer

The fire department incident commander

Answer

At a structure fire, the fire department incident commander holds overall scene authority, including over EMS personnel operating on scene.

Question 3

Which federal regulation governs the transport of hazardous materials by ground emergency vehicles?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR (DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations)

Answer

49 CFR, enforced by the Department of Transportation, regulates hazardous materials transportation including by emergency vehicles.

Question 4

When using a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) at a hazmat scene, what is the primary advantage over a standard N95 mask?

Accepted Answer

It provides a higher assigned protection factor and does not require fit testing

Answer

PAPRs have a higher assigned protection factor (25–1000) than N95s and do not require individual fit testing.

Question 5

A patient refuses transport after an EMS evaluation. To protect the crew legally, the EMT should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal thoroughly and have the patient sign an against-medical-advice form

Answer

Thorough documentation and a signed AMA form are essential to protect EMS personnel legally when a competent adult refuses care.

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