SNHD Protocols Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 (GRADED)

SNHD Protocols Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 (GRADED) Medications Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) can provide. - Correct AnswerAcetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin). Activated Charcoal. Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler. Epinephrine Auto-injector. Glucose - oral. Nitroglycerin. SOP. Skills Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can perform. - Correct Answer-Airway adjunct - NPA. Airway adjunct - OPA/NPA. Airway suction. Cervical stabilization. CPR. Defibrillation - AED. Glucose measurement. Medication administration. Oxygen administration. Patient assessment. Pulse Oximetry. Restraints. SNHD Protocols Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Latest 2023/2024 Splinting. Stroke screen. Thermometer. Formulary. Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin). - Correct Answer-Class. 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 - Correct Answer-Class. 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. Formulary. Activated charcoal. Continued - Correct Answer-Contraindications. Altered mental status; ingestion of acids, Alkalis or petroleum distillates; inability to swallow; previous administration of an emetic. Adverse reactions. Nausea; vomiting Formulary. Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler. - Correct Answer-Class. Sympathomimetic. Action. Bronchodilator. Dose. Adult. Assist patient in administering his or her own bronchodilator metered dose inhaler exactly as prescribed. (Pediatric. Same as adult) Formulary. Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler. Continued - Correct Answer-Route. Inhalation. Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the drug. Adverse reactions. tachycardia; palpitations; anxiousness; headache EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR - Correct Answer-CLASS. Sympathomimetic. ACTION. Bronchodilation; positive chronotrope; positive inotrope. DOSE. Adult. Assist patient with his or her own Epinephrine auto-injector. (Pediatric same as adult) ROUTE. IM. Formulary. EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR. Continued - Correct Answer-CONTRAINDICATIONS. Underlying cardiovascular disease / angina; hypertension; pregnancy; patient over 40 years of age; hyperthyroidism. ADVERSE REACTIONS. Palpitation due to tachycardia or ectopic beats may produce arrhythmia if cardiac disease present; elevation of blood pressure; headache; anxiousness. Formulary, GLUCOSE - Correct Answer-CLASS. Carbohydrate. ACTION. Quick infusion of sugar into blood for metabolism. DOSE ORAL GLUCOSE. Adult. 25 gm Glucose between the gum and cheek, if gag reflex is present. Pediatric. Up 25 gm if gag reflex is present and as tolerated. ROUTE. PO. CONTRAINDICATIONS. None. ADVERSE REACTIONS. None. Formulary. NITROGLYCERIN. Assist pt with own NTG as prescribed; may repeat x 3 - Correct Answer-CLASS. Vasodilator. ACTION. Dilates systemic arteries and veins; reduces both preload and afterload. DOSE. Adult. See specific protocol. (Pediatric Same) ROUTE. Sublingual spray or tablet. Formulary. NITROGLYCERIN. Assist pt with own NTG as prescribed; may repeat x 3. Continued. - Correct Answer-CONTRAINDICATIONS. Hypotension (do not administer if systolic pressure below 100 mmHg unless ordered by a physician); use of Viagra (Sildenafil) or similar medication within the past 24 hours or 48 hours for Tadalafil (Cialis); patients with demonstrated hypersensitivity to nitrates or nitrites. ADVERSE REACTIONS. Hypotension. PROCEDURES PROTOCOLS. CERVICAL STABILIZATION part 1 - Correct Answer-Cervical stabilization is indicated in any patient who meets the indications (A-E) below: Indications: This procedure may be performed on any patient with potential for spinal injury based upon the following (NEXUS) criteria: A. Midline cervical spinal tenderness. B. Focal neurologic deficit. C. Altered mental status. D. Evidence of drug and/or alcohol intoxication. E. Any painful, distracting injury. Contraindications: Cervical stabilization is NOT performed in the following conditions: A. Penetrating trauma to the head and/or neck and no evidence of spinal injury. B. Injuries where placement of the collar might compromise patient assessment, airway management, ventilation and/or hemorrhage control. C. Patients in cardiac arrest. PROCEDURES PROTOCOLS. CERVICAL STABILIZATION. Continued part 2 - Correct Answer-Contraindications: Cervical stabilization is NOT performed in the following conditions: A. Penetrating trauma to the head and/or neck and no evidence of spinal injury. B. Injuries where placement of the collar might compromise patient assessment, airway management, ventilation and/or hemorrhage control. C. Patients in cardiac arrest. PROCEDURES PROTOCOLS. CERVICAL STABILIZATION. Continued part 3 - Correct Answer-Key procedural considerations: A. If (A-E) above are ALL NEGATIVE, cervical stabilization is not required. B. If required, cervical stabilization is the placement of an approved, properlysized cervical collar before the patient is moved. C. Backboards are only indicated for extrication and patient movement. 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). D. Tape, head straps, wedges, and head and/or neck support devices are not recommended.