SNHD Protocols Exam With Complete
Updated Solutions 2023-2024
Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what hospital? -
AnswersSunrise Hospital
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - AnswersElevated Body Temperature
Cool, moist skin
Weakness
Anxious tachypnea
Nothing contained in these protocols shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of any
licensed Attendant beyond that which is identified in the Clark County EMS Regulations and the
protocols. - AnswersTrue
When is cervical stabilization not performed? - Answers* Penetrating trauma to the head and/or
neck with 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
What protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? - AnswersGeneral assessment
How much does the head represent in a child patient in the rule of 9s - Answers18%
,During childbirth, if a limb presents, how should the mother be placed? - AnswersLeft lateral
recumbent position
How deep are compressions in the infant victim? - Answers1.5 inches
Sexual assaults victims between the ages of 13 and 18 can be transported to what hospital? -
AnswersSunrise Hospital
UMC Hospital
Patients with a possible spinal injury found in motor vehicles should not be asked if they are able to
exit the motor vehicle on their own - AnswersFalse
Which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? - Answers*Pelvic fracture or
instability
*Knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
Which of the following are considered obvious signs of death? - Answers*Body decomposition
*Decapitation
*Incineration
*Transaction of thorax
Which of the following constitute an approved SNHD DNR? - Answers*Form
*Wallet Card
*Medallion
Should oxygen be withheld from a patient in respiratory distress? - AnswersNo
The Pediatric Patient Destination protocol is used for: - AnswersPatients less than 18 years of age
Circumferential burns meets criteria to be transported to a burn center. - AnswersTrue
How fast does a motorcycle need to be traveling when it crashed to be considered for the Trauma
Field Triage Criteria? - Answers20mph
, What level trauma center is St. Rose Siena? - Answers3
Step 1 of the Trauma Field Triage Criteria assess or measures what? - AnswersVital Signs
For cardiac arrest patients who are pregnant, manual CPR is recommended - AnswersTrue
If a pediatric patient has a heart rate of less than 60bpm then CPR should be initiated - AnswersTrue
For a suspected narcotic overdose, how much Naloxone can be administered intranasally? -
Answers2-4mg
Orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer. - AnswersFalse
What level trauma center is UMC? - Answers1
If cardiac arrest is witnessed by EMS or CPR in progress and patient is unresponsive with no pulse,
begin Continuous Cardiac Compressions (CCC). - AnswersTrue
Sexual assault victims that are more than a 50 mile radius from UMC or Sunrise hospital must be
transported to UMC or Sunrise Hospital - AnswersFalse
Transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility
How many proximal long bone fractures places a patient in Step 2 of the Trauma Field Triage
Criteria? - Answers2
How much does one arm represent in an adult patient in the Rule of 9s? - Answers9%
A patient with burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints meets
criteria to be transported to a burn center. - AnswersTrue
At what temperature does sweating generally disappear? - Answers104 F
Updated Solutions 2023-2024
Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what hospital? -
AnswersSunrise Hospital
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - AnswersElevated Body Temperature
Cool, moist skin
Weakness
Anxious tachypnea
Nothing contained in these protocols shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of any
licensed Attendant beyond that which is identified in the Clark County EMS Regulations and the
protocols. - AnswersTrue
When is cervical stabilization not performed? - Answers* Penetrating trauma to the head and/or
neck with 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
What protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? - AnswersGeneral assessment
How much does the head represent in a child patient in the rule of 9s - Answers18%
,During childbirth, if a limb presents, how should the mother be placed? - AnswersLeft lateral
recumbent position
How deep are compressions in the infant victim? - Answers1.5 inches
Sexual assaults victims between the ages of 13 and 18 can be transported to what hospital? -
AnswersSunrise Hospital
UMC Hospital
Patients with a possible spinal injury found in motor vehicles should not be asked if they are able to
exit the motor vehicle on their own - AnswersFalse
Which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? - Answers*Pelvic fracture or
instability
*Knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
Which of the following are considered obvious signs of death? - Answers*Body decomposition
*Decapitation
*Incineration
*Transaction of thorax
Which of the following constitute an approved SNHD DNR? - Answers*Form
*Wallet Card
*Medallion
Should oxygen be withheld from a patient in respiratory distress? - AnswersNo
The Pediatric Patient Destination protocol is used for: - AnswersPatients less than 18 years of age
Circumferential burns meets criteria to be transported to a burn center. - AnswersTrue
How fast does a motorcycle need to be traveling when it crashed to be considered for the Trauma
Field Triage Criteria? - Answers20mph
, What level trauma center is St. Rose Siena? - Answers3
Step 1 of the Trauma Field Triage Criteria assess or measures what? - AnswersVital Signs
For cardiac arrest patients who are pregnant, manual CPR is recommended - AnswersTrue
If a pediatric patient has a heart rate of less than 60bpm then CPR should be initiated - AnswersTrue
For a suspected narcotic overdose, how much Naloxone can be administered intranasally? -
Answers2-4mg
Orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer. - AnswersFalse
What level trauma center is UMC? - Answers1
If cardiac arrest is witnessed by EMS or CPR in progress and patient is unresponsive with no pulse,
begin Continuous Cardiac Compressions (CCC). - AnswersTrue
Sexual assault victims that are more than a 50 mile radius from UMC or Sunrise hospital must be
transported to UMC or Sunrise Hospital - AnswersFalse
Transport the patient to the nearest appropriate facility
How many proximal long bone fractures places a patient in Step 2 of the Trauma Field Triage
Criteria? - Answers2
How much does one arm represent in an adult patient in the Rule of 9s? - Answers9%
A patient with burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints meets
criteria to be transported to a burn center. - AnswersTrue
At what temperature does sweating generally disappear? - Answers104 F