SNHD AEMT PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● 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 2. Wrap cord and keep it moist 3.
Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord 4. Obtain and document cord pulse
● 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 2.
Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes 3. 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%
, ● 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
● What is the total dose of Naloxone for a pediatric patient who is unresponsive with
respiratory depression and a suspected narcotic overdose?. Answer: 10 mg
● What are causes of adrenal insufficiency?. Answer: Long term administration of steroids
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Addison's disease
● What is the compression to ventilation ratio for neonatal resuscitation?. Answer: 3:1
● Which of the following are presumptive signs of death?. Answer: Pulselessness
Unresponsiveness Apnea Fixed, dilated pupils
● Which of the following are obvious signs of death?. Answer: Body decomposition
Decapitation Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy) Incineration
● Which of the following are conclusive signs of death?. Answer: Dependent lividity of any
degree Rigor mortis Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● 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 2. Wrap cord and keep it moist 3.
Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord 4. Obtain and document cord pulse
● 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 2.
Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes 3. 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%
, ● 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
● What is the total dose of Naloxone for a pediatric patient who is unresponsive with
respiratory depression and a suspected narcotic overdose?. Answer: 10 mg
● What are causes of adrenal insufficiency?. Answer: Long term administration of steroids
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Addison's disease
● What is the compression to ventilation ratio for neonatal resuscitation?. Answer: 3:1
● Which of the following are presumptive signs of death?. Answer: Pulselessness
Unresponsiveness Apnea Fixed, dilated pupils
● Which of the following are obvious signs of death?. Answer: Body decomposition
Decapitation Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy) Incineration
● Which of the following are conclusive signs of death?. Answer: Dependent lividity of any
degree Rigor mortis Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
