Protocols SNHD Exam With Complete
Updated Solutions 2023-2024
A patient with a pulse oximetry reading above what percentage may be placed in the ER waiting
room? - Aswers94 (pg. 12)
True or False, Patients are not to be transported on backboards (unless movement off the backboard
would delay immediate transport of patients with life-threatening injuries or acute spinal injuries). -
Aswerstrue (pg. 137)
Orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer. - AswersFalse (pg. 125)
When should patient care be rendered? - Aswersin route to a definitive treatment facility (pg. 5)
A remote outpatient emergency department can treat obstetric patients under how many weeks
gestation? - Aswers20 weeks (pg 131)
For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the respiratory rate
must be between what range? - Aswers12-20 (Page 128)
A patient may be placed in the ER waiting room if their respiratory rate is between what range? -
Aswers10-20 (pg. 135)
True or False, All drowning patients should be transported for evaluation because of the potential
for worsening over the next several hours. - AswersTrue (page 36)
,What should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - AswersLeft in place, Closed
off, Set to suction (pg 125)
A patient with a diastolic blood pressure between what range may be placed in an ER waiting room?
- Aswers60-100 (pg. 12)
everything that applys to a moderate allergic reaction. - AswersInvolve skin disorders, May include
some respiratory involvement, like wheezing, Patient maintains good tidal volume and air exchange
(pg 18.)
Which of the following constitute an approved SNHD DNR? - AswersForm, Wallet Card, Medallion
(pg 121)
True or false, Smoldering clothing should be removed from a patient who was burned. - AswersTrue
(pg 25)
Describe a full thickness (3rd degree) burn. - AswersCharred skin, Leathery skin, Painless (pg 26)
A patient may be placed in the ER waiting room if their diastolic blood pressure is between what
range? - Aswers60-110 (pg 135)
SOP. Medications Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) can provide. - AswersAcetylsalicylic Acid
(aspirin)
.Activated Charcoal
.Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler
.Epinephrine Auto-injector.
Glucose - oral.
Nitroglycerin.
Skills Emergency Medical Technicians(EMTs) can perform - AswersAirway adjunct - NPA.Airway
adjunct - OPA/NPA.
Airway suction.
Cervical stabilization.
CPR.Defibrillation - AED.
, Glucose measurement.
Medication administration.
Oxygen administration.
Patient assessment.
Pulse Oximetry.
Restraints.
Splinting.Stroke screen.
Thermometer.
Formulary: Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - AswersClass: Non steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Action: Platelet inhibition.
Dose: Adult 324 mg PO (81 mg tablets x 4).
Pediatric: Not recommended for use.
Route.PO: (chew and swallow)
Contraindications: Allergy to aspirin.
Adverse reactions: none.
Formulary: Activated charcoal - AswersClass: Absorbent.
Action: Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances.
Dose: Adult.50 gm PO
Pediatric. 1.0 gm/kg PO; dose 10 gm max. dose 50 gm.
Updated Solutions 2023-2024
A patient with a pulse oximetry reading above what percentage may be placed in the ER waiting
room? - Aswers94 (pg. 12)
True or False, Patients are not to be transported on backboards (unless movement off the backboard
would delay immediate transport of patients with life-threatening injuries or acute spinal injuries). -
Aswerstrue (pg. 137)
Orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer. - AswersFalse (pg. 125)
When should patient care be rendered? - Aswersin route to a definitive treatment facility (pg. 5)
A remote outpatient emergency department can treat obstetric patients under how many weeks
gestation? - Aswers20 weeks (pg 131)
For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the respiratory rate
must be between what range? - Aswers12-20 (Page 128)
A patient may be placed in the ER waiting room if their respiratory rate is between what range? -
Aswers10-20 (pg. 135)
True or False, All drowning patients should be transported for evaluation because of the potential
for worsening over the next several hours. - AswersTrue (page 36)
,What should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - AswersLeft in place, Closed
off, Set to suction (pg 125)
A patient with a diastolic blood pressure between what range may be placed in an ER waiting room?
- Aswers60-100 (pg. 12)
everything that applys to a moderate allergic reaction. - AswersInvolve skin disorders, May include
some respiratory involvement, like wheezing, Patient maintains good tidal volume and air exchange
(pg 18.)
Which of the following constitute an approved SNHD DNR? - AswersForm, Wallet Card, Medallion
(pg 121)
True or false, Smoldering clothing should be removed from a patient who was burned. - AswersTrue
(pg 25)
Describe a full thickness (3rd degree) burn. - AswersCharred skin, Leathery skin, Painless (pg 26)
A patient may be placed in the ER waiting room if their diastolic blood pressure is between what
range? - Aswers60-110 (pg 135)
SOP. Medications Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) can provide. - AswersAcetylsalicylic Acid
(aspirin)
.Activated Charcoal
.Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler
.Epinephrine Auto-injector.
Glucose - oral.
Nitroglycerin.
Skills Emergency Medical Technicians(EMTs) can perform - AswersAirway adjunct - NPA.Airway
adjunct - OPA/NPA.
Airway suction.
Cervical stabilization.
CPR.Defibrillation - AED.
, Glucose measurement.
Medication administration.
Oxygen administration.
Patient assessment.
Pulse Oximetry.
Restraints.
Splinting.Stroke screen.
Thermometer.
Formulary: Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - AswersClass: Non steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Action: Platelet inhibition.
Dose: Adult 324 mg PO (81 mg tablets x 4).
Pediatric: Not recommended for use.
Route.PO: (chew and swallow)
Contraindications: Allergy to aspirin.
Adverse reactions: none.
Formulary: Activated charcoal - AswersClass: Absorbent.
Action: Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances.
Dose: Adult.50 gm PO
Pediatric. 1.0 gm/kg PO; dose 10 gm max. dose 50 gm.
