Exam

Question 1

Alpha

Answer 1

Critical Care Paramedic

Question 2

Bravo

Answer 2

Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Extended Care Paramedic (ECP)

Question 3

Charlie

Answer 3

Paramedic (Qualified Ambulance Officer) with a defib

Question 4

Delta

Answer 4

Other clinical resource (with defib)

Question 5

Echo

Answer 5

Any clinical resource (no defib)

Question 6

Foxtrot

Answer 6

First responder

Question 7

Golf

Answer 7

Patient Transport Officer (with defib)

Question 8

Hotel

Answer 8

Patient Transport Officer (no defib)

Question 9

Romeo

Answer 9

Rotary Wing Aircraft

Question 10

Whiskey

Answer 10

Fixed Wing Aircraft

Question 11

Radio Etiquette

Answer 11

Clarity

Control

Quality

Security

Question 12

Zero One

Answer 12

Cease transmitting - I have an urgent message

Question 13

Signal 1

Answer 13

Police required - paramedics in danger

Question 14

Signal 2

Answer 14

Police required at scene

Question 15

Signal 3

Answer 15

Ambulance requested by police

Question 16

Signal 4

Answer 16

DOA - police required at scene

Question 17

Signal 5

Answer 17

Approach scene with caution

Question 18

Signal six

Answer 18

Require Alpha unit paramedic backup

Question 19

Signal seven

Answer 19

Infectious disease

Question 20

Signal eight

Answer 20

Terminal illness or condition

Question 21

Signal nine

Answer 21

Require Bravo unit paramedic backup

Question 22

Signal eleven (one one)

Answer 22

Request/approval to pick up a meal

Question 23

Signal twelve (one two)

Answer 23

Request/approval for sustenance break

Question 24

Signal thirteen (one three)

Answer 24

Request/approval for meal break

Question 25

Signal fourteen (one four)

Answer 25

Resume interrupted break

Question 26

Signal fifteen

Answer 26

Request/approval for lactation break

Question 27

1A

Answer 27

Immediate response of the closest most appropriate Alpha & Bravo units and/or closest Medical unit

Question 28

1B

Answer 28

Immediate response of the closest most appropriate Bravo unit

Question 29

1C

Answer 29

Immediate response of the closest most appropriate Bravo unit

Question 30

2A

Answer 30

Immediate response of the closest most appropriate Paramedic unit

Question 31

2B

Answer 31

Immediate response of the closest most appropriate Paramedic unit

Question 32

2C

Answer 32

Immediate response of the closest most appropriate Paramedic unit

Question 33

3A

Answer 33

Time critical to meet the patient’s appointment time - Paramedic

Question 34

3B

Answer 34

Time critical to meet the patient’s appointment time - PTO

Question 35

4A

Answer 35

Routine response at QAS earliest convenience - Paramedic

Question 36

4B

Answer 36

Routine response at QAS earliest convenience - PTO

Question 37

Confirming Incident Details

Answer 37

1. The QAS response priority 2. The unit’s location at time of dispatch (for priority 1 incidents only) 3. The location/address of the incident 4. The MPDS determinant 5. Patient age 6. Patient gender 7. Patient state of consciousness 8. Patient state of breathing

Question 38

What’s Included in a Sitrep

Answer 38

1. Requests for additional resources 2. Notify of hazardous or scene safety issues 3. Request for allied services (QFES, QPS) 4. Patient observations 5. Any potential delays

Question 39

Signal One Duress

Answer 39

1. Immediately acknowledge 2. Document exact location and details of events 3. Immediately notify QPS via ICEMS as “urgent”, follow with a phone call, immediately notify the OCS and/or CDS. 4. Dispatch any clinical assistance or backup if required and direct to stage 5. Liaise with OCS and provide QPS ETA and staging points 6. Immediately advise QPS for any updates

Question 40

Situations Involving Violence and Crew Safety

Answer 40

1. Ensure all scene safety info is relayed to the assigned resources 2. Notify the OCS and/or CDS for incidents that may need OS notification/activation 3. If there is a clear risk of violence the attending unit/s should be directed to “stage” 4. Confirm that an ICEMS job has been generated for QPS and/or direct phone call for ETA 5. Acknowledge all “Signal One” activations

Question 41

Termination of an Incident When Unable to Locate a Patient

Answer 41

1. Confirm incident location and details with the paramedics on scene 2. Confirm incident location on CAD map 3. Notify the OCS and/or CDS 4. Record Sitrep details accurately 5. Action all ICEMS notifications 6. Select the correct “Cancellation Reason and Disposition” if approved to cancel

Question 42

QAS Vehicle Breakdowns

Answer 42

1. Current status and location of vehicle 2. Depending on the vehicle status, reassign any incident/s 3. Record all relevant details regarding the vehicle breakdown and reassignment in “Comments” 4. Place the broken down vehicle in “Out of Service“ status in CAD 5. Notify the OCS and/or CDS 6. Arrange for an incident call back if required

Question 43

Console Handover Management

Answer 43

``` UNIT DETAILS Unit status Quick notes Accurate rosters Out of region units Mechanical or other issues Shift extensions ``` ``` WORKLOAD Active and pending workloads Hospital statuses Patient handover Late or extended meal breaks ``` ``` STAFFING INFORMATION Staff shortages Sick leave or staff absences Fatigue breaks Any incidents that require the OCS and/or CDS ```