LB Santa Clara County Orientation Practice Exam

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• Why is records retention important in county operations?
• In extremis, should resuscitation be attempted for a patient experiencing cardiac arrest?
• If the physician relinquishes patient care, who provides online medical control?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is undergoing decomposition.
• Which hospital is abbreviated SUH?
• A pediatric pt who meets MTV shall be transported to the closest ___.
• What are the key elements of customer service when serving the public?
• Which statement describes how to handle a person who states they are a physician on the scene?
• What are the rules regarding timekeeping and overtime?
• If a patient meets criteria to discontinue resuscitative efforts, emergency response personnel will discontinue efforts, ___ any prehospital personnel still en route.
• Which hospital is listed as having a Burn center?
• Which hospital is abbreviated RSJ?
• What is the county's approach to wellness and employee well-being?
• What are CFRA and FMLA and who qualifies?
• How should sensitive information be shared with others?
• Online medical control for physician involvement on scene is provided by which party?
• Under the harassment policy, what action should you take when harassment or discrimination is observed?
• What is the role of digitized records in handling public records requests?
• MTV stands for what?
• Public records are accessible for inspection and copying, but exemptions may apply. Which statement best describes exemptions?
• What benefits are commonly offered to county employees?
• If no patient preference, the closest hospital to the incident location is accepting emergency ambulance patients.
• If a patient meets criteria to discontinue resuscitative efforts, emergency response personnel will ___ efforts.
• In-Extremis Y/N? Breech presentation or protruding limb during a delivery.
• Ventricular Assist Device centers in Santa Clara County are located at which two hospitals?
• Which of the following abbreviations represent hospitals that have a psychiatric facility?
• What is the policy on using county property for personal use?
• Which best describes the primary purpose of public records in county government?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient has fixed dilated pupils.
• In extremis patients, transport should be to the ___, and that location is not on internal disaster.
• If a physician assists on scene, the PCR must include the level of patient care involvement and which additional detail?
• Patients who achieve Return of Spontaneous Circulation should be transported to the closest STEMI center.
• Which statement about accessibility standards is true?
• What is the importance of confidentiality of personnel records?
• When transporting a pediatric patient who meets MTV, the destination is the closest ___.
• Which statement about timekeeping rules is correct?
• Which plan governs Santa Clara County mass casualty response and includes START triage?
• Major Trauma Victims shall be transported to a ___.
• What is the policy for reporting inappropriate behavior (harassment) experienced by coworkers?
• True or False: If the physician wishes to manage patient care, they are accepting medical responsibility for the patient at the scene, during transport, and until the patient is accepted at an appropriate medical facility, and they do NOT have to accompany the patient in the ambulance.
• Which action demonstrates commitment to a respectful workplace in terms of training and reporting?
• How should confidential information be stored and disposed of?
• System Variance Report is used to report conflicts to which entity?
• To ensure timely action when a safety hazard is identified, the first step is to notify:
• During which scenario may patients be assigned to hospital destinations?
• Which statement correctly describes reporting ethics violations?
• When a data breach is suspected, which step should be taken first?
• Which statement best reflects ethical procurement practices?
• A pulseless/apneic patient who has exercised their End of Life Option Act rights may be withheld from resuscitation.
• Which hospital is abbreviated OCH?
• When a physician assists on scene, which is the first field to document on the PCR?
• How should data be stored securely on county devices?
• Which attribute describes the hospital that is closest to the incident?
• A pregnant pt beyond 20 weeks gestation who meets MTV shall be transported to the closest ___ that is also a Trauma Center.
• What is the expectation for using county information technology resources?
• Which hospital is abbreviated KSC?
• True or False: A patient in-extremis should be transported to the closest hospital.
• For pregnant patients beyond 20 weeks meeting MTV, the destination must be a facility that is both a Trauma Center and what other type?
• Which hospital is abbreviated LGH?
• Which hospital is abbreviated OCH?
• The most appropriate hospital for specialty care patients is the hospital that is closest to the incident, designed for care, and accepting emergency ambulance patients.
• The Santa Clara County MCIP includes which triage method?
• If the decedent is at an acute/residential care facility, who will make the appropriate arrangements?
• How does the county handle vendor relations and conflicts of interest?
• Which plan, including START triage, is used at all Santa Clara County mass casualty events?
• If a patient care management conflict between a physician cannot be resolved, whom should prehospital personnel contact immediately?
• Which two hospitals are the Ventricular Assist Device centers in Santa Clara County?
• What steps should be taken if you suspect nepotism or favoritism in procurement?
• Which hospital is abbreviated LGH?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion to withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts?
• If no patient preference, routine patients shall be transported to which location?
• How are leave requests and tracking typically managed?
• A patient determined to be 'In-Extremis' will be transported to the ___.
• What is the role of accessibility standards in county services?
• Online medical control for the physician assisting on scene is provided by which party?
• Which hospital is abbreviated RSJ?
• What is required for accurate financial reporting and audits?
• Which hospital is abbreviated GSH?
• Besides local law enforcement, which entity may release EMS from the scene?
• Which hospital is designated as the burn center for trauma transports?
• How should workplace safety hazards be reported?
• What is the county policy on substance abuse in the workplace?
• Which of the following contains hospitals that have a psychiatric facility?
• What are the key components of a compliant public meeting notice and agenda?
• What is the county policy on using personal devices for county communications?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is undergoing rigor mortis accompanied by post mortem lividity.
• Which hospital is designated as the Burn Center?
• Which hospital is abbreviated ECH?
• What is the preferred destination for patients in custody?
• Which of the following is not listed as a required PCR field for a physician on scene?
• Which facility should be the destination for pediatric trauma meeting MTV criteria?
• Any conflict requiring Base Hospital contact shall also be reported in writing to the Agency via which form?
• DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate.
• Which statement best describes the county's harassment and discrimination policy?
• Which practice best supports proper disposal and retention of confidential documents?
• If the physician refuses to show proof of licensure when reasonably requested, what should responders do?
• In-Extremis Y/N? Visible external bleed that cannot be controlled by EMS personnel with significant blood loss.
• If a patient meets criteria to discontinue resuscitative efforts, EMS personnel will discontinue efforts, cancel any responders en route, provide comfort to family, and complete what document?
• If a patient meets criteria to discontinue resuscitative efforts, emergency response personnel will discontinue efforts, cancel any prehospital personnel still en route, provide appropriate ___ to family and bystanders.
• What is the proper way to report workplace safety hazards that require immediate action?
• What is the etiquette for interacting with the public when handling difficult situations?
• How should accommodations be described in the interactive process?
• Which hospital is abbreviated STH?
• In extremis, should resuscitation be attempted for a patient with pleural effusion?
• Which of these does NOT have a STEMI center?
• Which center is designated for care of trauma patients requiring specialized treatment and is the transport destination for major trauma victims?
• Which mechanism directs patient care via standing orders when a physician relinquishes care?
• What is the purpose of the county's Purchasing/Procurement rules?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is pulseless/apneic who has exercised their right to die under the End of Life Option Act.
• What is the appropriate approach to confidentiality when investigations occur?
• How should employees handle meetings and interactions with the public to ensure accessibility?
• How should you document leave or absence for payroll processing?
• What steps should be taken to ensure correct disposal of confidential documents?
• What is the county's harassment and discrimination policy?
• In-Extremis Y/N? Inability to be ventilated adequately following the use of appropriate basic and advanced airway adjuncts and procedures.
• How can employees contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace?
• If the decedent is at home or in a public place, contact which agency?
• How should confidentiality be maintained during investigations?
• Regarding presuming licensure for a physician identified by staff or known to responders, which statement is accurate?
• Which two roles are involved in directing prehospital care when a physician assists on scene?
• What are the basics of County IT security incident response?
• Which hospital is abbreviated SUH?
• If the physician wishes to assist with patient care, prehospital care remains under the direction of which parties?
• What is the appropriate handling of sensitive personal information in emails?
• A pediatric patient is defined as under 15 years old.
• Which hospital is abbreviated PAV?
• In the HR system, leave requests require what?
• Before the ambulance arrives on hospital property, can a patient change their requested destination?
• PHI stands for what, and why must it be protected?
• Which practice enhances password security?
• The MCIP uses which triage method?
• What does START stand for in mass casualty triage?
• Which items should accompany an expense report for reimbursement?
• What is the third field to document on the PCR after the physician's name and license number?
• When a physician relinquishes patient care, which two entities direct the care?
• Which statement best describes the information that must be documented regarding physician involvement on scene?
• Which statement best describes the overall use of MCIP and START triage in mass casualty events?
• How should accommodations be pursued through the interactive process?
• Which obligations does the Brown Act impose on county board meetings?
• What is the process for reporting ethics violations or misconduct?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is completely incinerated.
• How should time off requests be managed for intermittent or part-time staff?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is decapitated.
• Which hospital is abbreviated SLH?
• What is the procedure for emergency evacuation?
• Under the workplace substance abuse policy, what may be required if impairment is suspected?
• Which action demonstrates ethical conduct in procurement?
• What is the process for reporting a safety incident after hours?
• Which practice best aligns with strong password management?
• Which condition allows assignment of patients to hospital destinations according to the policy?
• Which statement best describes post-meeting minutes for a public meeting?
• How should county employees communicate on social media about county matters?
• On a death scene, which entity is authorized to release EMS from the scene in addition to local law enforcement?
• When a physician assists on scene, which item must be documented on the PCR besides the physician's name, California medical license number, and business telephone number?
• Which hospital is not a VAD center in Santa Clara County?
• Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is pulseless/apneic with appropriate DNR (Do Not Resuscitate).
• Which hospital is a VAD center in Santa Clara County?
• What is the last action described in the protocol after discontinuing resuscitation?
• Resuscitation may be withheld if the patient is completely incinerated.
• What are ways staff can participate in open government beyond attending meetings?
• Which hospital is abbreviated VMC?
• A pediatric patient is defined as a patient under ___ years old.
• What is recommended when handling sensitive personal information in email communication?
• On a death scene, EMS should remain until release by which authority?
• What defines a conflict of interest for county employees?
• What is the policy on political activities by county employees?
• How should you respond if you suspect nepotism or favoritism in procurement?
• If the patient is a veteran and it is consistent with directives, to which hospital may they be transported?
• Which item is NOT required to be documented on the PCR when a physician assists on scene?
• Why is proper records management and digitization important?
• In the event of an observed data breach, which action should be taken immediately?
• What should accompany a travel expense claim?
• How can staff participate in open government beyond attending meetings?
• What is the second field to document on the PCR after the physician's name?