Clara Ems Exam Study With Correct Question And Answer

Burn Centers {Ans: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center}A BLS ambulance can only upgrade to Code 3 (lights and sirens) in what situation? {Ans: For a critical pt, if the amount of time from arriving on scene to delivering pt to ER is less than 10min.}In what cases may a paramedic transfer care to BLS? (2 instances) {Ans: Paramedic can allow BLS partner to continue care; OR a natural disaster has been declared}A stroke pt should be transported to a COMPREHENSIVE stroke center if _______________ (time frame, how many BEFAST signs) {Ans: It has been 3.5-5hrs since pt was last seen normal, pt has at least 1 BEFAST symptom, and pt has not had seizure}What is the difference between a comprehensive stroke center and a primary stroke center? {Ans: A primary stroke center has a neurologist on call while a comprehensive center does not.}What 3 instances qualify as "in-extremis?" {Ans: Breech presentation or protruding limb during delivery; a visible external bleed that cannot be controlled with direct pressure and/or tourniquet; inability to ventilate adequately following use of BLS and advanced airway adjuncts/procedures}