SNHD AEMT Protocols Quiz Exam With
100% Correct Answers 2024.
Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered
what?
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
True
Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord
presentation?
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.
True
For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to
considering terminating resuscitation efforts?
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?
To a hospital of their choice
What is the northern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area?
Sunset
What is the eastern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area?
County Border
What is the west border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area?
I-15
Which patients should go to a hospital that has declared internal disaster?
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?
18%
What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for a patient experiencing an allergic
reaction?
.5mg
Which of the following are not approved stroke centers?
, Mesa View
Boulder City Hospital
North Vista
Severe hypothermia is?
<82°F
Moderate hypothermia is?
82°F-90°F
Mild hypothermia is?
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?
18%
According to the Rule of 9's, a single arm of a child accounts for how much of the
body surface area?
9%
According to the pediatric trauma assessment protocol, what is the pediatric fluid
bolus?
20 ml/kg
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or hives with no
respiratory involvement
True
Patients evidence of a stroke shall be transported in accordance with the:
Stroke Protocol
What is the total dose of Naloxone for a pediatric patient who is unresponsive
with respiratory depression and a suspected narcotic overdose?
10 mg
What are causes of adrenal insufficiency?
Long term administration of steroids
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Addison's disease
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for neonatal resuscitation?
3:1
Which of the following are presumptive signs of death?
Pulselessness
Unresponsiveness
Apnea
Fixed, dilated pupils
Which of the following are obvious signs of death?
Body decomposition
Decapitation
Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy)
Incineration
Which of the following are conclusive signs of death?
Dependent lividity of any degree
Rigor mortis
Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
100% Correct Answers 2024.
Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered
what?
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
True
Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord
presentation?
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.
True
For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to
considering terminating resuscitation efforts?
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?
To a hospital of their choice
What is the northern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area?
Sunset
What is the eastern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area?
County Border
What is the west border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area?
I-15
Which patients should go to a hospital that has declared internal disaster?
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?
18%
What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for a patient experiencing an allergic
reaction?
.5mg
Which of the following are not approved stroke centers?
, Mesa View
Boulder City Hospital
North Vista
Severe hypothermia is?
<82°F
Moderate hypothermia is?
82°F-90°F
Mild hypothermia is?
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?
18%
According to the Rule of 9's, a single arm of a child accounts for how much of the
body surface area?
9%
According to the pediatric trauma assessment protocol, what is the pediatric fluid
bolus?
20 ml/kg
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or hives with no
respiratory involvement
True
Patients evidence of a stroke shall be transported in accordance with the:
Stroke Protocol
What is the total dose of Naloxone for a pediatric patient who is unresponsive
with respiratory depression and a suspected narcotic overdose?
10 mg
What are causes of adrenal insufficiency?
Long term administration of steroids
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Addison's disease
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for neonatal resuscitation?
3:1
Which of the following are presumptive signs of death?
Pulselessness
Unresponsiveness
Apnea
Fixed, dilated pupils
Which of the following are obvious signs of death?
Body decomposition
Decapitation
Transection of thorax (hemicorpectomy)
Incineration
Which of the following are conclusive signs of death?
Dependent lividity of any degree
Rigor mortis
Massive trauma to the head, neck or chest with visible organ destruction
