Cfrd Flashcards

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If engine 43 is not required at the scene of an ems run they shall clear the scene and go 10-8. What code do they use to clear the scene?

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10-91 /ch 2 3.8.2

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How many current cfrd certified ff’s have to be on the rig at the start off each tour in Order to be in service?

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2 (ch2-1.8). The company may still be dispatched for calls received directly from the public to assist civilians if they don’t have 2 but shall not respond to any cfrd calls.

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When is an individual considered a patient?

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A. When an individual is sick or injured
B. the individual was exposed to a situation or condition that could have the potential to cause injury ex. Smoke , co. Ch 2 3.9.1

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If it is determined that the patients condition is either critical or unstable the officer in charge shall advice the dispatcher to relay the seriousness of the patients conditions and ask for what?

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The eta of the responding ambulance. / ch 2-3.9.3

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If a cfrd unit performs patient care the officer shall transmit a 10-37. What are the 4 codes:
Note: 10-45 given w appropriate sub code with burn from a flame.

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Code 1- deceased
Code 2- not breathing and requires resuscitation or may be suffering from a serious, apparently life threatening injury or illness
Code 3- victim/ patient is breathing and suffering from non serious injury
Code 4- unit goes 10-8, no patient contact, ems is on scene. /Ch2 3.10

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When requesting an ambulance an officer must request all the following information except:
A. Gender
B. age
C. Chief complaint
D. Pulse and respiratory complaint
E. If CPR is initiated
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A. Gender. Ch2 3.11

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If the patient is in critical or unstable condition what must begin immediately while u treat life threats?

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Packaging. Ch 2 3.12

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If equipment has been left with the patient or supplies have been expended and the company does not have the minimum amount of cfrd equipment, then the company goes oos until they are restocked. T or f?

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F. The company is to go back in service for fire duty but advise dispatch and battalion that it is not available for cfrd responses. Ch 2 3.16.2

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A cfrd unit must transmit a 10-99 in three instances:
A. Any situation the officer believes the company will be there for 30 minutes.
B. when ems eta is requested, dispatch states that there are no units available
C. ?

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Confirmed cardiac/respiratory arrest. Ch 2 3.19.2

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Fire dept will begin resuscitation efforts unless the following exists:
A. Obvious death
B. dependent lividity
C. Rigor mortis
D. Decomposition
Or what?
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E. Valid do not resuscitate order. Ch 2 4.4.5

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Does the officer have to write a pre hospital care report even if the patient is DOA?

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Yes. To document the company properly examined the patient exhibited the criteria for obvious death. / ch 2 4.5

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If no patient is found at the scene. The officer must enter 10-92 via msg, return to service and enter a notation in the ________.

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Company journal. Ch 2 4.7.3

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If an esu unit is on the scene when an fdny cfrd unit arrives, do we take control of the scene!

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No. The esu emt remain in control and if no assistance is needed the officer transmits a 10-91 and goes 10-8. Ch 2. 4.13

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13
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When child abuse is suspected at a cfrd run who should be notified?

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Ems personnel at the scene . \ Ch 2 6.1

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While working on a patient a family member presents a health care proxy or a living will: what should u advise the members of your company to do?

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Keep working on the patient. Neither is valid in a prehospital emergency care. Ch 2/ 6.4.2

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A DNR is an order which gives an individual the right to decline any or all life saving measures to be implemented to sustain life when all respiratory or cardiac activity ceases. Can a unit give a patient air while they wait for ems if they have been presented with a DNR?

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Yes. A DNR is only an order to not perform cardio - pulmonary resuscitation( eg chest compressions and artificial ventilation for a patient in cardiac arrest) it is not a reason to withhold other treatments. Ch2 6.2.1

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The incident commander isesponsible for all decisions at the scene including patient care matters. T or f

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F. Cfrd certified members, emt’s, paramedics shall maintain responsibility for patient care. The ic is responsible for evaluation of the scene and the safety of all the patients and operating personnel. Ch 2 8.3

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What is the definition of communicability?

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The ability of a disease to transfer from one host to to another. Ch 3 6.6.1

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All infection control ppe shall be removed immediately when members return to quarters. T or f

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F. It shall be removed prior to entering the cab of the engine. Ch 3 13.1.6

19
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Disposable body bags shall be available for the transportation of deceased at the scene off a fire. Where do we get them from?

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Deputy chief. Ch 3 13.10.1

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Disposable contaminated materials shall be placed in double bags and places in a n appropriate bio -hazardous infectious waste container. What clor are the bags?

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Red. ch 3 14.1.5

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Biohazard containers shall be sealed and stored in a designated area for pickup and disposal by the fdny designated biohazard waste removal contractor. Waste can be stored for no longer then ____ days.

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  1. 14.1.6
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Contaminated non disposable ppe equipment or work duty uniforms shall be placed in a double sealed clear plastic bag with a biohazard label attached. It will be left in a light traffic area on apparatus floor pending collection by soc.What are the three markings to be made on the bag?

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  1. Members name
  2. Assigned unit
  3. Type of contaminant Ch 3. 15.7.1
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When approaching the scene of an ems run the officer will observe the scene for the safety of his crew, identify the number of patients involved, determine the need for additional resources and insure what?

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BSI procedures are used and personal protective gear is on. Ch 2 3.6.1

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If concerned about the safety of his crew what should an officer confirm before entering a cfrd box?

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Confirm police arrival. Ch 2 3.17

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CFR CH 3

How often shall the EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN be reviewed and UPDATED? 1.1.1

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At LEAST ANNUALLY
and
WHENEVER NECESSARY

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CFR CH 3 1.2

Diseases that are caused by BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS are?

A

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HBV( Hepatitis B)

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CFR CH 3. 1.2

What is a disease caused by AIRBORNE PATHOGENS?

A

TB (Tuberculosis)

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CFR CH 3.
How many categories are BIOLOGICAL exposures divided into?
What are they? 3.1

A

2 CATERGORIES (casual) (non casual)

A casual exposure– CONTACT WITHOUT eye, mouth,mucous membrane etc

A Non Casual– AT RISK EXPOSURE with BLOOD

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CFR CH 3. 4.1
What does an OFFICER,do when he receives NOTIFICATION of an EXPOSURE incident,when a MEMBER suspects he’s had a BIOLOGICAL exposure?

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1)Have MEMBER fill out MD-X3 form
2)OFFICER REVIEWS form
3)FAX (MD-X3 AND PCR)to MEDICAL OFFICER AND OSHA
4)UNABLE to FAX, CALL BHS
5)FILE ORIGINAL MD-X3 in STATION FILE of the UNIT that the member was working,COPY to member
6)ENTRY IN COMPANY JOURNAL/LOGBOOK
OF THE EXPOSURE AND FAXING of MD-X3 and PCR

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CFR CH 3. 4.3

A member that has reported an EXPOSURE INCIDENT can be accessed and treated where?

A

WEB

W WORK location (medical officer will come)
E Emergency room
B BHS

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CFR CH 3.

A

G

32
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CFR 6–If the CFR Company needs medical advice during a CFR response, they may call the FDNY On-line Medical Control physician at 1-800-281-TELM (8356). CFR Companies shall follow the physician’s advice, noting all instructions on the Prehospital Care Report (PCR).

A

Note

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CFR 6–The New York City Fire Department will begin distribution of the LyfetymerTM LED Metronome. All units shall carry 2 –what is it?

A

LED Metronome is a compact adhesive-backed device that flashes a red LED every six seconds, that coaches members to deliver the correct number of breaths to non-breathing patients with pulses and patients receiving cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) who have been intubated.

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CFR CHPTER 3. 12.16
How do CFD companies get rid of there HAZARDOUS WASTE “the RED EMS BAGS were we put EMS gloves, mask, that are
Contaminated?

A

Drop RED BAGS at their CFRD DEPOT

WASTE may not be stored for MORE THAN 30 days

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CFR CHPTER 3 13.1.4

What shall the COMPANY OFFICER during his ROLL CALL ENTERIES include in the COMPANY JOURNAL about the EMS STUFF?

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1) Location of EQUIPMENT
2) QUANTITY of SUPPLIES on HAND

{IF LOCATION or STATUS of EQUIPMENT CHANGES during a tour make ANOTHER COMPANY journal ENTRY}

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CFR CHPTER 3. 13.10.1

Who do we get DISPOSABLE BODY BAGS from, for the transportation of a deceased person?

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DEPUTY CHIEF

Deceased person is placed into 2 BODY BAGS
When BODY is in vehicle for transport OUTER MOST bag is REMOVED

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CFR CHPTER 3 15.2.2
Decontamination
How long will a mixture of BLEACH and WATER be good for in the ONE GALLON bleach solution SPRAY BOTTLES?

A

24 hours

Mixtures remaining AFTER 24hrs shall be disposed in the SLOP SINK

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CFR CHPTER 3 15.7.1
What is the procedure for the collection,bagging,temporary replacement, transporting and cleaning of GROSSLY CONTAMINATED NONDISPOSABLE PPE and WORK DUTY UNIFORM?

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1) SOC NOTIFIED
2) ITEMS in a CLEAR DOUBLE BAG
3)BSI
PERSONAL PROT EQUIP or WORK DUTY UNIFORM
1)UNIFORM in a CLEAR DOUBLE BAG (double sealed)
2) Bag marked w/ MEMBERS NAME/UNIT and type of CONTAMINANT( blood,feces,vomit)

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CFR CHPTER 4 1.9

What does a FLASHING BLACK HOURGLASS in the upper right hand corner of the DEFIBRILLATOR indicate?

A

Ready for USE
and
OPERATIONAL

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CFR CHPTER 4 1.9.1

How would you know that a DEFIBRILLATOR is NOT ready for use?

A

FLASHING RED X or
SOLID RED X or
CHIRPING SOUND
Exchange Defibrillator at the CFR DEPOT

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CFR CHPTR 4

How many spare OXYGEN REGULATORS has the CFR depot been issued?

A

2

2 BLANKETS on ALL CFR companies
Blankets are WHITE w/ BLUE letters