EMS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERSVERIFIED 100% LATEST UPDATE

EMS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% LATEST
UPDATE


Chapters 190-193 in Rosens, compromising all of EMS. (57 cards)
1
Q
Outline differences in the management of hypothermic arrest.
ANSWERS
 Pulse checks last 30 seconds
 Max 3 shocks until temp >30 degrees
 No IV medications until temp >30
 Some say epi x3 max
 Actively rewarm
2
Q
What are the medical TOR guidelines for BLS vs ALS crew?
ANSWERS
BLS
1. Unwitnessed by EMS
2. No ROSC
3. No shock delivered
ALS
1. Unwitnessed by EMS
2. No ROSC
3. No shock delivered

, 4. Unwitnessed by bystander
5. No bystander CPR
3
Q
What are 6 characteristics of an ‘ideal’ hemostatic agent?
ANSWERS
1. Easy to use
2. Non-perishable
3. Flexible
4. Durable
5. Cheap
6. Effective
7. Adheres to wound only
8. No tissue damage
9. No disease risk
4
Q
List 5 indications for cardiac monitoring post lightning strike.
ANSWERS
1. Cardiac arrest
2. ECG changes
3. Dysrhythmia
4. Chest pain
5. CAD
6. Cardiac RF
7. LoC
8. Significant injury
9. Hypoxia

, 10.Conductive injury
5
Q
List 3 drugs used to assist treatment in internal radioactive contamination.
ANSWERS
1. Prussian blue
2. DTPA
3. Potassium iodide
4. Penicillamine
6
Q
Describe 4 levels of PPE.
ANSWERS
 Level A
 Maximum resp/skin protection
 Self-contained breathing system + full suit
 Level B
 Maximum resp/moderate skin protection
 Air purifier, full face mask chemical resistant suit
 Level C
 Moderate resp/skin protection
 Respirator filter + chemical resistant suit
 Level D
 Minimal resp/skin protection
 Routine
7
Q
List 3 types of anthrax and 2 treatment options.