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King County Required training hours

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Minimum of 10 hours per year in 5 major subject areas

1
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When are FFs to acquire their EMT card

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Prior to completion of their probationary period

2
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EMS training classes criteria

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Minimum of 2 hours every other month

4
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BLS Aid unit transport criteria

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An aid unit is on scene and adequate resources available
Private Ambulance is over 30 minutes to respond
Patient is exposed to inclement weather, patient is in the public view

5
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When patients requiring transport outside of the Eastside

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Private AMB should be used

6
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EMS Training Records

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To be maintained for 3 years

6
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Hepatitis Definition

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A disease or condition marked by inflammation of the liver

7
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Procedures for reportable exposures

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Wash immediately and report to Company Officer and MSO

9
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When scheduling a rider, how much time in advance is necessary?

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At least 48 hrs

600, Sec. 3, 6.2.1

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What documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of six years?

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MIRFs, Drug Cards (FD 904), Daily Drug Inventory Logs (FD-912)
600, Sec 4, 6.2.10

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How often must EMTs complete AED competency tests?

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Twice a year, preferably once in each half of the year

600, Sec 5, 6.1.3.4

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EMTs must recertify in AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR for adults, children and infants _____ __ _____.

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Once a year

600, Sec 5, 6.1.3.5

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EMTs must review the Department’s Infectious Disease Control plan _____ __ ____.

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Once a year

600, Sec. 5, 6.1.3.6

14
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Who is notified if transported emergency?

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Receiving facility and NORCOM

600, Sec 7, 6.5

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How is Hep B Virus transmitted?

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Blood-borne viral disease that is transmitted by blood or bodily fluid contact with the mucous membranes of one another. Major cause of acute / chronic hepatitis cirrhosis and primary hepatocellular carcinoma
600, Sec 8, 5.2

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What is the Hep B vaccine?

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Recombinant

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Clinical Hepatitis B symptoms and signs include:

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Anorexia, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and jaundice
600, Sec 8, 5.2

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How many times greater do health care professionals have a risk of contracting Hep B:

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Approx. 4 times greater than the adult population at large

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Primary Hep B vaccine consists of 3 INTRAMUSCULAR doses of vaccine in the DELTOID region. Dosing Schedules:

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1st dose: at elected date
2nd dose: 1 month later
3rd dose: 6 months after first dose
600, Sec 8, 6.10

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Approximately _____ ______ after the final dose, a final blood draw will provide ______ confirmation of post-vaccination immunity.

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One month / serologic

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How often is the Infectious Disease Exposure / Reporting policy reviewed?

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Annually or whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks
600, Sec 9, 4.2

22
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Airborne pathogen include but not limited to:

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Blood borne pathogens present on human blood include:

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Hep B, HIV

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Medications used for TB:

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Isoniazid
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide
Streptomycin

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Piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needle sticks, bites, cuts and abrasions are:

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Parenteral

26
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Obvious Death Definitions:

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Decapitation
Burned beyond Recognition
Cold/Stiff (unless less than 1 year of age) - not included for environmental emergencies with hypothermia
600, Sec 10, 5.0

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Clinical signs and symptoms of TB:

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Unexplained cough greater than 3 weeks
Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
Significant weight loss
Anorexia
Lethargy
Night sweats
High Fever
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Who is the department’s infection control officer an oversees the infectious disease exposure control program?

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Commander, Emergency Medical Services

28
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Defusing:

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Held two to twelve hours after the incident

29
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Decontaminating durable equipment by:

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Clean with hot soapy water rinsed with clean water
1 : 10 ratio of bleach solution or
Virex 128

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Debriefing:

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Held one to seven days after the incident

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All critical incident stress debriefings require the presence of:

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The MHP and at lease one peer support member

33
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When is a status report given to the Chief for the Peer Support Program?

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January of each year

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The EMS Division _____ _____ will review all BLS MIRFs and RMS entries for _______, ________ and ______.

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Data Analyst / accuracy, appropriateness and completeness

600, Sec 17, 6.1

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Newborn child is considered:

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Less than 72 hours old

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Is it required that the parent provide any identification in order to transfer custody of an infant?

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NO

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TAF sections for authorization:

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Section 1: completed by Pt or guardian if pt is a minor
Section 2: completed by legal guardian if Pt unable to sign
Section 3: completed if the pt is unable sign or refuses to sign but verbally authorizes transport

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Transportation packets with the MIRF include:

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Completed MIRF
Completed TAF (FD 921)
Face Sheet from the hospital