Paramedics Exam EMS Operations and Safety 5

Question 1

A patient has been contaminated with an unknown liquid chemical. Decontamination should be performed in which zone?

Accepted Answer

Warm zone

Answer

Decontamination is performed in the warm zone (decontamination corridor) between the hot and cold zones.

Question 2

The primary purpose of the JUMP START triage system, compared to START, is to:

Accepted Answer

Adapt triage criteria for pediatric patients

Answer

JumpSTART was developed to modify START criteria for pediatric patients whose physiological norms differ from adults.

Question 3

Which personal protective equipment is required at minimum for a call involving suspected tuberculosis (TB)?

Accepted Answer

N95 or higher respirator

Answer

An N95 respirator (or higher) is required for airborne precautions involving suspected or confirmed tuberculosis.

Question 4

During a two-person CPR in the ambulance while en route, which safety rule applies to the provider performing compressions?

Accepted Answer

The provider may kneel unrestrained on the squad bench

Answer

When CPR must continue en route, the provider may kneel unrestrained on the squad bench while all other crew members remain belted.

Question 5

An EMS unit arrives at a structure fire with trapped victims. The paramedic's first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Report to the Incident Commander and obtain an assignment

Answer

EMS personnel must integrate into the ICS by reporting to the Incident Commander for a proper assignment before acting.

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