SNHD AEMT PROTOCOLS EXAM WITH 400

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SNHD AEMT PROTOCOLS EXAM WITH 400

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If a pt is found unresponsive with respiratory depression and suspected narcotic overdose you should... - ANSWER-give 0.4-2 mg naloxone IN/IM/IV, max dose 10 mg

A patient who was involved in a traumatic situation, with a systolic blood pressure less than ______ must be transported to a Level 1 or 2 trauma center. - ANSWER- 90 mmHg

A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or nausea/vomiting and shows signs of hypovolemia shall receive how much normal saline? - ANSWER- 500 mL bolus; repeated up to 2000 mL

According to the Stroke/CVA protocol, which of the following need to be

documented on a patient with a suspected stroke or CVA? - ANSWER-Document:

• Last known normal (onset)
• Witness with phone number

What is the dose of Benadryl for a pediatric patient experiencing a dystonic reaction? - ANSWER-1.0 mg/kg

Patients sustaining traumatic injuries shall be transported in accordance with: - ANSWER-Trauma Field Triage Criteria Protocol

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pg. 2 What is the pediatric dose of D10 for a patient experiencing low blood sugar? - ANSWER- 5 ml/kg IV

For patients on home oxygen or with chronic conditions, supplemental oxygen

should be used to maintain an oxygen saturation of: - ANSWER- > 90%

Which of the following patients do not need spinal immobilization? - ANSWER-

• Penetrating trauma to the head and/or neck and no evidence of spinal injury
• Injuries where placement of the collar might compromise patient assessment,

airway management, ventilation and/or hemorrhage control

• Patients in cardiac arrest

A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in an ER waiting room if

their respiratory rate is between: - ANSWER-10-20

Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered what?

• ANSWER-The patient's own Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) as prescribed

Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar medication in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - ANSWER- True

Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation?

• ANSWER-1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated
• Wrap cord and keep it moist
• Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord
• Obtain and document cord pulse
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pg. 3 In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having hyperkalemia, EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability. - ANSWER-True

For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to considering terminating resuscitation efforts? - ANSWER-1. Open airway with basic life support measures

• Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes
• Perform bilateral needle thoracentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected

Where should stable patients be transported? - ANSWER-To a hospital of their choice

What is the northern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area? - ANSWER-Sunset

What is the eastern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area? - ANSWER-County Border

What is the west border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area? - ANSWER- I-15

Which patients should go to a hospital that has declared internal disaster? - ANSWER-The ability to ventilate has not been established, and patients in cardiac arrest

According to the Rule of 9's, the posterior torso of a child accounts for how much of the body surface area? - ANSWER-18%

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pg. 4 What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for a patient experiencing an allergic reaction? - ANSWER- .5mg

Which of the following are not approved stroke centers? - ANSWER-Mesa View Boulder City Hospital North Vista

Severe hypothermia is? - ANSWER- <82°F

Moderate hypothermia is? - ANSWER- 82°F-90°F

Mild hypothermia is? - ANSWER- 90°F-95°F

According to the Rule of 9's, the head of a child accounts for how much of the body surface area? - ANSWER-18%

According to the Rule of 9's, a single arm of a child accounts for how much of the body surface area? - ANSWER-9%

According to the pediatric trauma assessment protocol, what is the pediatric fluid bolus? - ANSWER-20 ml/kg

A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or hives with no respiratory involvement - ANSWER-True

Patients evidence of a stroke shall be transported in accordance with the: -

ANSWER-Stroke Protocol

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