EMS Flashcards

0
Q

When the call taker receives a request for ems the caller is transferred to _______ and the caller information is sent to the ________________.

A

EMSA, OCFD dispatch computer.

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1
Q

The Oklahoma City Fire Department is certified through the Oklahoma State Department of Health EMS division as a ____________________.

A

First Responder Agency.

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2
Q

Dispatch link ___________ should be removed at _______ every shift, Print out is to be sent to the _____________.

A

printer paper, 00:00 hours, EMS Officer

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3
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If the printer is down for more than _________ (data is still flowing on the computer) turn printer off and call EMSA dispatch to report the problem.

A

30 minutes

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4
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POTENTIALLY VIOLENT SCENE INCIDENTS:

  1. Any incident where ________________.
  2. ____________________ and the assailant is on the scene.
  3. Attempted suicide where the patient is __________ and __________.
  4. ______________________.
  5. Any other incident that presents an ___________________ to the responding companies.
A
  1. Police request staging
  2. Aggravated assault involving a weapon
  3. conscious and threatning
  4. Violent psychiatric patients
  5. unreasonable danger
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5
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When any safety hazard exists at the scene of a medical emergency, the _________________ will assume command of the scene and accept responsibility for the safety of the patient and rescue personnel.

A

Company Officer

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6
Q

When hazards exist at a crime scene or traffic safety hazards exist, the _________________ on scene will be accountable for the safety of patients and rescue personnel.

A

ranking Law Enforcement Officer

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7
Q

When the transport agency arrives on scene, the lead __________ with the transport agency or the ______________ will assume responsibility of the patient and direct all patient care.

A

Paramedic, Level III Paramedic

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8
Q

Fire Department personnel will provide the lead paramedic with a brief patient report that includes: ______________, ________________ and _______________.

A

assessment findings, pertinent medical history and care given.

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9
Q

What is the most effective method of terminating V-Fib?

A

Defibrillation

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10
Q

In the first few minutes of sudden death, _______ of patients will be in V-Fib.

A

80-90%

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11
Q

Survival from asystole is less than ______.

A

1%

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12
Q

What is the minimum CPR training required for all suppression personnel?

A

AHA HealthCare Provider level

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13
Q

OCFD will only offer the family and friends CPR courses to the public. They will be conducted every ______ and _______________ from ________ to _________.

A

first and third Saturday from 0900-1100

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14
Q

Who will hold the only extra key to the ALS Engine controlled substances lock boxes?

A

EMS Supply Officer

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15
Q

The __________ and the ___________ will have direct access to the controlled substances storage cabinet.

A

Quality Assurance Officer (533) and EMS Supply Officer

16
Q

Verification of Use forms (Narcotics Log) will be turned in _____ and routed to the ________ through their ____________.

A

each month. QA Officer through their District Officer.

17
Q

Outdated controlled substances _____ be destroyed by the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

A

will not

18
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Cylinder hydrostatic testing has been instituted beginning with the year ________.

A

2000

19
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Cylinders will be hydrostatically tested every ______ years based on the year stamped on the cylinder and the cylinders color-code.

A

5 years

20
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:

00 & 05

A

RED

21
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:

01 & 06

A

BLUE

22
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:

02 & 07

A

YELLOW

23
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:

03 & 08

A

WHITE

24
Q

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES: CYLINDER TESTING

Color for Hydrostatic Test Year:

04 & 09

A

BROWN

25
Q

If air conditioner is not working while on an extended scene such as a third alarm fire and temperature is above ______, transfer I.V. fluids and medications to another rig. If not available, call the on-shift QA officer to take your kit (do this only on scenes of _____ or more hours)

A

90°F, two or more