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LA County Accreditation Test Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
what is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert an ALS unit? 
: Internal disaster 
Which of the following reason for a hospital to divert a BLS unit? 
: BLS units transport to a MAR REGARDLESS of diversion status with the 
exception of internal disaster 
When should a paramedic report abuse of a dependent adult or child? 
: when there is reasonable SUSPICION that abuse has occurred 
transporting a pt with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, your patient goes into 
CARDIAC ARREST DURING the t...
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what is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert an ALS unit? 
: Internal disaster 
Which of the following reason for a hospital to divert a BLS unit? 
: BLS units transport to a MAR REGARDLESS of diversion status with the 
exception of internal disaster 
When should a paramedic report abuse of a dependent adult or child? 
: when there is reasonable SUSPICION that abuse has occurred 
transporting a pt with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, your patient goes into 
CARDIAC ARREST DURING the t...
LA County Protocols 506, 814, and 1200.2 Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
506- Trauma Criteria A. BP related 
: A. Systolic BP <90mmHg, or <70mmHg in infants <1yr. 
506- Trauma Criteria B. Respiratory Rate 
: B. 10 > RR > 29 (sustained), <20RR in infants < 1yr, or requiring ventilatory 
support. 
506- Trauma Criteria C. Cardiopulmonary Arrest 
: C. Cardiopulmonary arrest with penetrating torso trauma unless pt is found 
apneic, pulseless, asystolic, and without pupillary reflexes upon EMS arrival. 
506- Trauma Criteria D. Penetrating Injuries 
:...
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506- Trauma Criteria A. BP related 
: A. Systolic BP <90mmHg, or <70mmHg in infants <1yr. 
506- Trauma Criteria B. Respiratory Rate 
: B. 10 > RR > 29 (sustained), <20RR in infants < 1yr, or requiring ventilatory 
support. 
506- Trauma Criteria C. Cardiopulmonary Arrest 
: C. Cardiopulmonary arrest with penetrating torso trauma unless pt is found 
apneic, pulseless, asystolic, and without pupillary reflexes upon EMS arrival. 
506- Trauma Criteria D. Penetrating Injuries 
:...
LA COUNTY PROTOCOLS Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
what is 1200.2 
: Base Contact 
1200.2 Base Contact required for all children when 
: less than or equal to 36 months old except those with no medical complaint or 
with isolated minor extremity injury, and critically ill pediatric patients who meet transport 
guidelines to a PMC, regardless of provider impression or field treatment rendered. 
1200.2 Base contact criteria STILL apply if the patient is 
: refusing transport AMA, which includes parents or legal guardians who refuse 
transport o...
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what is 1200.2 
: Base Contact 
1200.2 Base Contact required for all children when 
: less than or equal to 36 months old except those with no medical complaint or 
with isolated minor extremity injury, and critically ill pediatric patients who meet transport 
guidelines to a PMC, regardless of provider impression or field treatment rendered. 
1200.2 Base contact criteria STILL apply if the patient is 
: refusing transport AMA, which includes parents or legal guardians who refuse 
transport o...
LA Co. EMS Treatment Protocol Ref: 1200.2 Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Agitated Delirium 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Anaphylaxis 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Cardiac Arrest - Non-traumatic (unless patient meets determination of death by Ref. 
814) 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Childbirth 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Dystonic Reaction 
: Base Contac...
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Agitated Delirium 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Anaphylaxis 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Cardiac Arrest - Non-traumatic (unless patient meets determination of death by Ref. 
814) 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Childbirth 
: Base Contact is required for the following provider impressions in all patients 
Dystonic Reaction 
: Base Contac...
LA Acred Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
How should paramedics manage pain due to IO infusion? 
: Lidocaine 2% 
When performing TCP, after you get ROSC, Pt is still showing signs of poor perfusion 
what should you do next? 
: Increase rate by 10bpm 
Paramedics respond to the home of an 86 yo male who sustained a mechanical fall 
down a flight of stairs thirty minutes prior to your arrival. A contusion is noted to his 
occipital no other visible trauma noted. 88/60, 112,12, 99%. GCS 345, changed from 
baseline, how do you mange his ...
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How should paramedics manage pain due to IO infusion? 
: Lidocaine 2% 
When performing TCP, after you get ROSC, Pt is still showing signs of poor perfusion 
what should you do next? 
: Increase rate by 10bpm 
Paramedics respond to the home of an 86 yo male who sustained a mechanical fall 
down a flight of stairs thirty minutes prior to your arrival. A contusion is noted to his 
occipital no other visible trauma noted. 88/60, 112,12, 99%. GCS 345, changed from 
baseline, how do you mange his ...
LA County Protocol #506 Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
ystolic blood pressure (SBP): 
< 90 mmHg or < 70 mm Hg in infant < 1 yr 
: Trauma Criteria 
Respiratory rate: > 29 breaths/minute (sustained), < 10 breaths/minute, 
< 20 breaths/minute in infant < 1 yr., or requiring ventilatory support 
: Trauma Criteria 
Cardiopulmonary arrest with penetrating torso trauma 
: Trauma Criteria 
ALL penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso, and extremities above the elbow or knee 
: Trauma Criteria 
Blunt head injury associated with: suspec...
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ystolic blood pressure (SBP): 
< 90 mmHg or < 70 mm Hg in infant < 1 yr 
: Trauma Criteria 
Respiratory rate: > 29 breaths/minute (sustained), < 10 breaths/minute, 
< 20 breaths/minute in infant < 1 yr., or requiring ventilatory support 
: Trauma Criteria 
Cardiopulmonary arrest with penetrating torso trauma 
: Trauma Criteria 
ALL penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso, and extremities above the elbow or knee 
: Trauma Criteria 
Blunt head injury associated with: suspec...
LA county Protocols Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Adenosine 
: Class: Antidysrhythmic 
Indications= Cardiac dysthymia 
1. SVT- narrow complex: HR over 150 bpm adult, over 180 bpm child, over 220 bpm for 
infants; unresponsive valsalva 
& 
2. Reg/monomorphic wide complex tachycardia 
w/ adequate perfusion or alert patient with poor perfusion 
MOA= slows conduction through AV node, interrupts AV reentry pathways as well as 
conduction through SA nodes 
Adult= 6 or 12 mg rapid IVP, waiting (1-3 seconds), followed by 10ml of NS 
IF no conver...
- Exam (elaborations)
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Adenosine 
: Class: Antidysrhythmic 
Indications= Cardiac dysthymia 
1. SVT- narrow complex: HR over 150 bpm adult, over 180 bpm child, over 220 bpm for 
infants; unresponsive valsalva 
& 
2. Reg/monomorphic wide complex tachycardia 
w/ adequate perfusion or alert patient with poor perfusion 
MOA= slows conduction through AV node, interrupts AV reentry pathways as well as 
conduction through SA nodes 
Adult= 6 or 12 mg rapid IVP, waiting (1-3 seconds), followed by 10ml of NS 
IF no conver...
LA County protocol study guide Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert ALS unit? (503) 
A. internal disaster 
B. workers action 
C. non-operable MRI 
: Internal disaster 
What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) 
: 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? 
: When there is reasonable suspicion that the abuse has occurred. 
You are...
- Exam (elaborations)
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Which of the following is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert ALS unit? (503) 
A. internal disaster 
B. workers action 
C. non-operable MRI 
: Internal disaster 
What is an acceptable reason for a hospital to divert BLS units? (502) 
: 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? 
: When there is reasonable suspicion that the abuse has occurred. 
You are...
la county test Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Patient dies in prone position, accidental or homicide? 
: Accidental 
Why can't you transport prone? 
: Positional Asphyxia 
A peds Pt is what age? 
: < 14 YO 
When is the DuoDote (Atropine + 2-‐Pam) indicated? 
: Ref. 1225 - Nerve Agent Exposure 
DuoDote ONLY for nerve agents 
Ref. 1233 - Organophosphate Emergency 
Atropine for organophosphate poisonin 
What advanced airways are LA County approved? 
2 | P a g e 
: Ref. LACo Study Guide—Difficult Airway Mangagement (ppt) 
How many atte...
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Patient dies in prone position, accidental or homicide? 
: Accidental 
Why can't you transport prone? 
: Positional Asphyxia 
A peds Pt is what age? 
: < 14 YO 
When is the DuoDote (Atropine + 2-‐Pam) indicated? 
: Ref. 1225 - Nerve Agent Exposure 
DuoDote ONLY for nerve agents 
Ref. 1233 - Organophosphate Emergency 
Atropine for organophosphate poisonin 
What advanced airways are LA County approved? 
2 | P a g e 
: Ref. LACo Study Guide—Difficult Airway Mangagement (ppt) 
How many atte...
LA County 1300 Series Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
1302. How ventilation rate and volume affect end-tidal C02. 
: Hypoventilation results in high arterial carbon dioxide (CO2). In general, this 
results in an end-tidal CO2 > 45mmHg on capnography, but end-tidal CO2 may not 
reflect arterial CO2 when lung disease and/or increased dead space are present. 
1302. The indications for high flow oxygen. 
: Initiate immediate high-flow O2 (15 L/min) for the following conditions: a. 
Respiratory Arrest b. Cardiac Arrest c. Shock/Poor Perfusion d. A...
- Exam (elaborations)
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1302. How ventilation rate and volume affect end-tidal C02. 
: Hypoventilation results in high arterial carbon dioxide (CO2). In general, this 
results in an end-tidal CO2 > 45mmHg on capnography, but end-tidal CO2 may not 
reflect arterial CO2 when lung disease and/or increased dead space are present. 
1302. The indications for high flow oxygen. 
: Initiate immediate high-flow O2 (15 L/min) for the following conditions: a. 
Respiratory Arrest b. Cardiac Arrest c. Shock/Poor Perfusion d. A...
Sherpath Exam Review Med Surg 2 Questions and Verified Answers | Passed | A+
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