Test

Question 1

maximum number of people allowed out of quarters at one time

Answer 1

6

Question 2

what will members off the floor wear when utilizing out of quarters privilege’s at MFC

Answer 2

appropriate attire

Question 3

what is the maximum time an off- shift member can be out of quarters

Answer 3

3 hours

Question 4

what does ANI stand for

Answer 4

Automatic Number Identifier

Question 5

What does ALI stand for

Answer 5

Automatic Location Identifier

Question 6

What does PSAP Stand for

Answer 6

Public Safety Answering Point

Question 7

Which two PSAP’s transfer the majority of wireless calls

Answer 7

LAPD and CHP

Question 8

Which wireless phase gives you a more accurate location of the 911 caller

Answer 8

Phase 2

Question 9

what is the term used to describe a telephone that operates through an IP address

Answer 9

VOIP

Question 10

Name 4 agencies that the LAFD shares mutual/automatic aid agreements with

Answer 10

Glendale
Pasadena
Culver City
Beverly Hills

Question 11

Name the 4 bureaus within the LAFD

Answer 11

Central
West
South
Valley

Question 12

Odd numbered addresses are generally found out which sides of the street

Answer 12

North and West

Question 13

What is the major artery (roadway) that connects west Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley

Answer 13

405/San Diego FY (Sepulveda Pass)

Question 14

What is the largest park in the city of Los Angeles that spans multiple fire stations first in districts

Answer 14

Griffith Park

Question 15

What do the following keywords in CAD stand for

Answer 15

A= Address
P= Phone number
T= Type
3= Apartment #

Question 16

in the Calltaker/Dispatcher’s console, what is the blue mouse responsible for controlling

Answer 16

phones

Question 17

in the calltaker/Dispatcher’s console, what is the red mouse responsible for controlling

Answer 17

Radios

Question 18

What is the first CAD command typed when sitting down at a new console each shift

Answer 18

ON N=

Question 19

before leaving a console, all calltakers SHALL type what command into the CAD

Answer 19

OFF

Question 20

What CAD command or function key is used to release control of an incident so another calltaker/dispatcher can gain control of it

Answer 20

INC F1

Question 21

In CAD, what is used as the shortcut to input frequently used or popular address within the city

Answer 21

1 A= Landmark

Question 22

Name one landmark located in each bureau, Label which Bureau that landmark is located within

Answer 22

LAX- West
Dodger Stadium- Central
Ports of Call- South
Stoney Point

Question 23

T/F a cardiac arrest may initially be dispatched as an UNC

Answer 23

True

Question 24

For children less than 3 years old
A- process all less than three on pediatric card
B- process all less than three on pediatric card except trauma
C- process all less than three on pediatric card except trauma and allergic reaction
D- none of the above

Answer 24

D- none of the above

Question 25

``` an unconscious patient with abnormal breathing (assume) a- cardiac arrest b- do a CPR assessment c- continue with assessment questions d- none of the above ```

Answer 25

a- cardiac arrest

Question 26

A person who has stabbed themselves should be a- processed on the mental/emotional/psych card b- processed as immediate dispatch c- processed on the shooting/stabbing card

Answer 26

c- Processed on the shooting stabbing complaint card

Question 27

``` when remaining on the line with an unconscious pt, a reassessment should be done every _____ seconds a- 30 b- 60 c- 90 d- none, you dont have to reassess ```

Answer 27

a- 30

Question 28

``` which dispatch descriptor should be used for synthetic marijuana a- als no code b- marijuana/psychedelic c- cocaine/meth/k2/spice/stimulants d- OD/Poison upgrade ```

Answer 28

c- cocaine/meth/k2/spice/stimulants

Question 29

T/F: Any card with scene safety issues is an immediate dispatch

Answer 29

False

Question 30

``` Fill in the Blank: "Are the breathing _________?" a- effectively b- sufficiently c- normally d- At all ```

Answer 30

c- normally

Question 31

before you dispatch an immediate dispatch for an PG, what additional questions do you need to ask a- "can you see the head" b- "are the contractions less than 5 min apart" c- "has her water broken" d- "does she have any high-risk complications"

Answer 31

b- are the contractions less than 5 min apart

Question 32

T/F: Breathing normally is asked on all diabetic patients

Answer 32

True

Question 33

T/F: Heart palpitations may also be processed on the sick card

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Call takers can instruct EPI pend administration for patients that A: any patient with an allergic reaction B: Any patient with allergic reaction and any epi pen avail C: any patient with allergic reaction, epi pen avail, and patient has a prescription from a doctor to use epi-pen

Answer 34

C: any patient with allergic reaction, epi pen avail, and patient has a prescription from a doctor to use epi-pen

Question 35

``` a 25 year old male has been bitten by a snake, which complaint card should be used a- animal bite b- injuries c- allergic reaction d- overdose ```

Answer 35

c- allergic reaction

Question 36

if the PR says he is calling from LA fitness with a man down on a treadmill that looks like he is having a seizure, assume: a- he is an epileptic and tell the caller to roll up a towel and put it in the patients mouth so he doesnt bite his tongue b- the patient is overheated and tell her the caller to get him some water c- the patient is suffering from an allergic reaction and administer the epi-pen d- the patient is hypoxic from v-fib arrest and tell the caller to send someone to get the defibrillator (gyms required to have one by law) and initiate CPR

Answer 36

d- the patient is hypoxic from v-fib arrest and tell the caller to send someone to get the defibrillator (gyms required to have one by law) and initiate CPR

Question 37

``` if LAPD is on scene with a dog bite from a k-9 unit to the face, after establishing that the patient is awake, alert and answering questions correctly, the dispatch descriptor to choose is a- AB00 b- AB13 c- AB4P d-AB11 ```

Answer 37

d- AB11