SNHD AEMT Protocols Quiz Latest Update -

SNHD AEMT Protocols Quiz Latest Update - 300 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or hives with no respiratory

involvement - CORRECT ANSWER: True

A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or nausea/vomiting and shows

signs of hypovolemia shall receive how much normal saline? - CORRECT ANSWER:

500 mL bolus; repeated up to 2000 mL

A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in an ER waiting room if their respiratory rate is between: - CORRECT ANSWER: 10-20

A patient who was ejected from a motor vehicle requires transport to a Level 1 and 2

trauma center only. - CORRECT ANSWER: False

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. - CORRECT

ANSWER: 90 mmHg

A pediatric patient requiring evaluation in a burn center shall be transported to: -

CORRECT ANSWER: UMC Pediatric ED

A pregnant patient that presents with limb delivery shall: - CORRECT ANSWER: Be placed in the left lateral recumbent position

According to the pediatric trauma assessment protocol, what is the pediatric fluid bolus?

- CORRECT ANSWER: 20 ml/kg

According to the Rule of 9's, a single arm of a child accounts for how much of the body

surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER: 9%

According to the rule of 9's, the adult patient's leg represents how much of the total

body surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER: 18%

According to the Rule of 9's, the head of a child accounts for how much of the body

surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER: 18%

According to the Rule of 9's, the posterior torso of a child accounts for how much of the

body surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER: 18%

According to the Stroke/CVA protocol, which of the following need to be documented on a patient with a suspected stroke or CVA? - CORRECT ANSWER: Document: 1 / 3

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

Adult dosage for narcan is? - CORRECT ANSWER: .4 to 2 mg with a max dose of 10

mg

Alcohol is commonly a cause of total unresponsiveness to pain. - CORRECT ANSWER: False

All of the following are medical causes for a patient's behavior: - CORRECT ANSWER: Hypoglycemia Electrolytes Excited Delirium Head Injury Intoxication Hypoxia Overdose Post-Ictal State

Are faxed, copied or electronic versions of the DNR Identification/POLST legal and

valid? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes

Cervical stabilization does not need to be considered for the victim of a drowning. -

CORRECT ANSWER: False

Dosage for oral glucose is? - CORRECT ANSWER: Adults 25 gm

Pediatric up to 25 gm

During an interfacility transfer, what must the transferring physician provide the

ambulance attendants prior to transfer? - CORRECT ANSWER: name of the receiving

facility and receiving physician copies of any available diagnostic tests X-rays medical records copy of code status DNR, POLST, or advanced directive paperwork as applicable any isolation precaution information the EMTALA form prior to releasing the patient.

Faxed, copied or electronic versions of the DNR Identification/POLST are legal and

valid. - CORRECT ANSWER: True

For a patient experiencing a heat related emergency, what is the target blood pressure?

- CORRECT ANSWER: SPB > 90 mmHg 2 / 3

For a patient in cardiac arrest that was not witnessed by EMS or there is no CPR in

progress, what should occur first? - CORRECT ANSWER: 2 minutes of continuous

cardiac compressions

For a patient in shock that is non-trauma or non-cardiogenic, how much Normal Saline

should be administered? - CORRECT ANSWER: 1000 ml bolus, repeated 1 time

For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to

considering terminating resuscitation efforts? - CORRECT 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

For patients on home oxygen or with chronic conditions, supplemental oxygen should be used to maintain an oxygen saturation of: - CORRECT ANSWER: > 90%

Glucagon dosage is? - CORRECT ANSWER: Adult : 1 mg IM or IV

Glucagon is what class of drug? - CORRECT ANSWER: Insulin antagonist

Glucose is what class of drug? - CORRECT ANSWER: Carbohydrate

How long should scene time be for a patient who is suspected of having a stroke? -

CORRECT ANSWER: <10 minutes

How many proximal long bone fractures require transport to a Level 1 or 2 trauma

center? - CORRECT ANSWER: Two or more

How should an EMS provider attempt to verify the validity of the DNR/POLST? -

CORRECT ANSWER: patient's name, age, and condition of identification.

Ideally, when should procedures be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER: En route to the

hospital

If there is a suspicion a pediatric patient is in DKA, what is the maximum Normal Saline

fluid bolus? - CORRECT ANSWER: 20 ml/kg

In a pediatric patient, a blood glucose level of ______ indicates a need for glucose. -

CORRECT ANSWER: <60 mg/Dl

In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having hyperkalemia, EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability.

- CORRECT ANSWER: True

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