LA County protocol study guide Exam Questions And Answers

LA County protocol study guide Exam Questions And Answers Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert an ALS unit? (503) A. internal disaster B. workers action C. non-operable MRI - ANS Internal disaster What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) - ANS BLS units transport to MAR regardless of diversion status with the exception of internal disaster. At what point should a paramedic report abuse of a dependent adult or child? - ANS When there is reasonable suspicion that the abuse has occurred. You are transporting a patient with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, your pt goes into cardiac arrest during the transport. What facility would you transport this patient to? (506) - ANS Trauma Center What is the most accurate description of a MAR? - ANS The facility most appropriate to suite the patients' needs and chief complaint. What must you assess in order to pronounce a death in the field? (814) - ANS Assess apical pulse for 60 seconds What is required to function as a paramedic or MICN in La County (1006) - ANS Employed with an approved LA county provider and possess a current CA state license. Which of the following may request discontinuation of resuscitation efforts for a pediatric patient in full arrest? (815) - ANS Parent or Guardian 11 year old female at a park with small laceration to the left hand, there is no bleeding and ALS treatment/transport is not required. what do you do? - ANS Release patient to self What is 2pam used in conjunction with? - ANS Atropine What is 2pam used for? - ANS Nerve agents Who has ultimate say in patient destination? - ANS Base hospital Where do you perform needle T? - ANS Mid-clavicular second intercostal space.