Falck Orientation Practice Exam

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• Name three common bloodborne pathogens of concern to EMS personnel.
• You MUST get vitals within __ of your ambulance patient offload time (APOT).
• Which statement about EPCR posting is accurate?
• How often should you look at your side mirrors while driving?
• How should biomedical waste and sharps be disposed of after care?
• In Orange County, when are you required to post the EPCR?
• During an ambulance checkout, which fluids must be checked?
• What is the allotted time for Ambulance Checkout at the start of shift?
• You are required to document your narrative in which format?
• Name effective de-escalation techniques for agitated or frustrated patients.
• Which device typically delivers the highest concentration of supplemental oxygen among common field devices?
• What is the purpose of a Patient Care Report (PCR) in EMS?
• Which PPE should be worn for standard precautions when entering a patient’s environment?
• What should you do at intersections in opposing traffic when the light color is not favorable?
• At 50 mph, the minimum following distance is at least how many seconds?
• In emergencies involving a minor, what is the correct approach to consent?
• What are core ethical expectations for EMS professionals in Falck?
• When taking a patient's blood glucose level, which finger should you use?
• If a signature is being collected from a patient and the patient's hands are contaminated, what is the recommended process?
• What oxygen delivery options are commonly used in the field and their approximate flow ranges?
• When mapping a call using the Thomas Guide, how much time is allowed to propose a route?
• What is the purpose of manual in-line stabilization in suspected spinal injury?
• What is the correct order to don PPE in a potential infectious exposure?
• For unstable patients, vitals must be taken every ___ minutes.
• Who is legally authorized to give a verbal DNR?
• When caring for minors, what is the correct approach to consent?
• What is the purpose of triage on a multi-patient scene?
• What is the correct technique for measuring blood pressure in an adult patient?
• Which of the following items is part of standard PPE for a potential infectious exposure?
• If you are transporting a patient from the hospital to hospice care and the patient has a DNR, and the vitals are unstable before placement, what is the appropriate action?
• When maneuvering a gurney across a slope, which position is safest?
• While a patient is under your care, you must get a set of vitals every ___ for stable patients.
• At the time of hire, within how many days must you submit the OC EMT Attendant & Driver certification?
• Under Falck Red Light Policy, you must come to a complete stop at which signals?
• Which protective measures are recommended for suspected respiratory infections?
• What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in the workplace?
• If a patient is placed on a 5150 and has been cooperative with you the entire time, is it permissible to remove some or all restraints?
• Which option is NOT a component of responder wellness strategies after demanding calls?
• Which statement about patient privacy is true?
• When should you request mutual-aid resources and what does that mean?
• After accruing how many attendance points do you receive a final written warning?
• When assessing a suspected domestic violence case, which steps should you take and document?
• Which action is NOT appropriate after a workplace near-miss?
• Which practice demonstrates cultural competence in patient interactions?
• Which practice should be avoided to prevent needle-stick injuries when handling used sharps?
• What is the primary purpose of an after-action review (AAR) or debrief after a call?
• After potential exposure to blood or body fluids, what are your immediate steps?
• What is the required arrival time (minutes:seconds) on scene for a code 2 response?
• When stopping behind a vehicle, you should be able to see which feature to indicate adequate distance?
• What are the recommended chest compression depth and rate during adult CPR?
• What is PHI and why must it be protected?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of ICS in EMS?
• When should you apply a cervical collar and manual in-line stabilization?
• When stopped behind another vehicle, you should maintain distance so you can see which part of the vehicle?
• Which geriatric-specific factor should be considered during EMS assessment?
• In terms of signature types, a Type 3 signature describes which signer?
• Which document outlines the required steps after exposure and the roles of staff in an EMS agency?
• What is the general principle of infection control when cleaning a patient care area?
• During a pre-trip inspection, which item is commonly checked to ensure patient oxygen needs can be met?
• Out-Of-Chute time during night hours is 2 minutes.
• Which device should be checked as part of core EMS equipment during shift changes?
• What is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway in an awake patient?
• Which isolation precautions are used for suspected respiratory infections?
• In the correct PPE removal sequence, which step is performed immediately after removing gloves?
• Which core EMS devices require routine checks during shift change?
• What is the last day you can email the timekeeper for any timecard updates?
• Safest height for the gurney when maneuvering over terrain and moving toward the ambulance is which color?
• Is it appropriate to use four-point restraints during transport for a patient on a 5150 hold when safety concerns exist?
• Which list includes all the required certifications to carry at all times?
• What are key items to check during a pre-trip vehicle inspection?
• When is the earliest you can clock in for a shift?
• Before delivering a shock with an AED, what is a key safety step?
• Which certifications do you need to physically carry on you at all times?
• What is a Type 2 signature?
• What should be used to move a patient when available to reduce back injury?
• When unloading the gurney from the ambulance, you stop ____.
• Failing to submit the required certification within the allotted days can lead to what?
• Which statement about amnesty shifts is true?
• What is the deadline for submitting certifications on ESO if you are not seeking an EMT card?
• You may wear your Falck quarter zip sweater without a Class 8 uniform shirt on during which times?
• When can you start using your PTO or Sick Pay after being hired?
• True or False: Sharing a patient's personal and or medical information could constitute a crime punishable by loss of occupational license (EMT, Paramedic, RN) or jail time.
• Which statement about side-mirror checks is accurate?
• What is proper radio etiquette when initiating or responding to a call?
• Which option correctly identifies a Type 2 signature?
• You will be written up for accruing attendance points.
• What general expectations does Falck policy set for professional conduct?
• Which interval is appropriate for checking side mirrors to maintain awareness?
• When stopping behind another vehicle, how far back should you be?
• Which statement best describes the stopping requirement at red control devices?
• Within how many minutes do you need to arrive on scene for a code 3 response?
• When should you use shoulder straps?
• During every transport, you must upload a picture of the Face sheet, ID, SSN and Insurance cards if available.
• All Falck ambulances have a minimum height clearance of how many feet?
• Which PPE item is worn last in the proper donning sequence?
• What is the minimum amount of time before shift start that you may clock in?
• Destination patient off-load time (transfer of care) must be recorded when?
• What is a root cause analysis and why is it used in EMS?
• Mutual-aid resources typically include which of the following?
• During transport, you must have the original 5150 with the transfer packet.
• When using a map to determine a route for a call, which proposed route time is allowed?
• What is the deadline to submit and upload your certifications on ESO, unless it's for an EMT card which is 30 days?
• Picking up an amnesty shift will remove ____ attendance points unless they were received from a no call no show.
• When backing with your backer, you must roll down your driver side window.
• If a signature attempt is made while the patient's hands are contaminated, what should you do before obtaining the signature?
• During daytime (0700-2100), the Out-Of-Chute time is 1 minute. This applies whenever you are _____.
• You have ___ days from your date of hire to enroll for your benefits
• Under Falck Red Light Policy, you must come to a complete stop at which of the following?
• Which documents should be uploaded for every transport if available?
• Which form must you provide to the patient to inform them of their privacy rights?
• What is the basic concept of the Incident Command System (ICS) as it applies to EMS?
• Which combination of roles is typically seen on an EMS response team?
• What lifting technique reduces back injury when moving a patient?
• When documenting that a patient with dementia is always A/o x 2 you should state that
• When are you allowed to back without a backer?
• Which statement about EPCR posting is correct?
• What is a Type 1 signature?
• When moving a patient as a health care provider your first priority should be which?
• To post your PCR, you must document at least how many sets of vitals?
• When you are unable to obtain any information on a call, you are to do what?
• What is the correct sequence for removing PPE after potential exposure?
• You can be terminated after acquiring __ attendance points
• Why is proper hand hygiene essential, and when should it be performed?
• What safety steps should you take if you suspect domestic violence?
• According to the Out-Of-Chute policy, the 1 minute daytime window (0700-2100) and 2 minute nighttime window (2100-0700) applies whenever you are _____.
• When traveling in opposing traffic, what is the maximum speed and the required action at intersections regardless of the light color?
• Where should patient documentation be recorded to ensure privacy and policy compliance?
• For a Blood Glucose Level test, which finger selection is correct?
• Which factors are used to prioritize treatment in triage on a multi-patient scene?
• If you cancel from a call after contacting the patient, which must be documented?
• What should you do if you have any safety concerns?
• When driving Code 3 with lights and siren, what must you do?
• If you are cancelled from a call but you made contact with the patient, which statement is true?
• When backing with a backer, you should____
• What actions should you take after a workplace near-miss or incident?
• Which vaccination is typically required for EMS responders?
• What is the minimum following distance when traveling over 40 mph?
• On every transport, you should obtain which paper containing the patient's demographics and medical record number?
• A No Call No Show provides you how many attendance points?
• You are transporting a 5150 patient. The RN indicates the patient has shown no threat and does not need to be restrained during transport. What should you do?
• You will receive a verbal warning for accruing how many attendance points?
• What does implied consent mean in EMS when a patient is unable to consent?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a strategy to maintain responder wellness after demanding calls?
• If vitals are unstable and a patient has a DNR, what should you do before transport?
• When performing a 4 point lift on the gurney, you should be looking at ____?
• Which undershirt color is mandated to be worn beneath the uniform?
• Where should used sharps be disposed of to prevent needle-stick injuries?
• From your date of hire, within how many days do you need to enroll for benefits?
• What is the minimum height clearance for Falck ambulances?
• The timekeeper timecard update deadline is the Saturday before payday.
• Which practice is essential to prevent transmission of biohazards in healthcare settings?
• Employees must be clean shaven, with the exception of a neatly trimmed mustache that should not extend below the upper lip line.
• How long do you have to complete your PCR after ambulance patient offload time (APOT)?
• Provide typical adult vital signs ranges you should recognize.
• During unloading the gurney from the ambulance, which statement is correct?
• In the PPE removal sequence, which item is removed first?
• If a patient is unable to sign, what narrative statement should you document?
• In Orange County, EPCR posting must occur at which time?
• How far ahead should you scan when driving?
• What is the first priority you must ensure when approaching an emergency scene?
• During transport, what is the proper handling of patient valuables?
• What are the basic steps of adult CPR and AED use?
• You MUST roll down your driver side window when backing with your backer.
• What does NPP stand for in patient privacy?
• What is a proper following distance when traveling under 40 mph?
• What is the max amount of hours you can accrue for PTO?
• Which undershirt color is required to be worn beneath the uniform?
• What constitutes an informed refusal of care and how should it be documented?
• A Crew Member Signature is classified as which type?
• Which practice best protects patient privacy when using mobile devices?
• How should you handle patient valuables and belongings during transport?
• Who can give a verbal DNR?
• Why is cultural competence important in Falck EMS practice?
• Who is allowed access to a patient’s medical information under policy and law?
• Which statement describes oxygen management for an acute COPD/asthma patient?
• On every transport you are to provide the patient with which form?
• How should Falck personnel manage information on mobile devices and electronic patient records?
• What should you do after being involved in a vehicle contact?
• What governs the administration of medications by Falck personnel?
• Which of the following is NOT a key pediatric consideration in EMS assessment?