SNHD EMS Protocol Exam EMT (basic) Level practice questions And Answers 2024

*At what BGL would it be appropriate to administer oral glucose to a pediatric patient? A) 40 B) 60 C) 80 D) 90 - B) 60 *What type of pain intervention can a provider at the EMT level administer? A) Splinting B) Ice pack C) Position of comfort D) All of the above - D) All of the above **What is the appropriate Narcan dosage at the EMT level? A) 0.4 mg B) 1 mg C) 2-4 mg D) 4-6 mg - C) 2-4mg *What route can Narcan be delivered at the EMT level? A) IM B) IV C) Nasally D) All of the above - C) Intranasal *How is a sucking chest wound in a pediatric patient managed? A) 3 sided occlusive dressing B) Dry bulky dressing C) Wet sterile dressing D) All of the above - A *A trauma PT is automatically taken to a trauma center (level 1 or 2) if their Respiratory rate is under ___ & over ____ A) 6 and 35 B) 8 and 22 C) 10 and 29 D) 12 and 30 - C) Less than 10 and greater than 29 *A body temperature between ___ and ____ indicates mild hypothermia. A) 90-95 B) 82-90 C) 84-88 D) Less than 82 - A) 90-95 *What would you do for a localized cold injury? A) General wound care B) Put a heat pack in the armpits and crotch area C) Warm skin contact to injury D) Heat pack directly over injury - A) General wound care ***Which Rapid Arterial Occlusion Score would prompt you to take a patient to a stroke hospital? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 4) 5 - A) 1 *Which type of aspirin [coating] can you administer at the EMT level? A) Enteric B) Chewable C) Can't do it D) Doesn't matter - B) **What are the symptoms of a moderate allergic reaction? A) Hives with no respiratory involvement B) Itchy and watery eyes C) skin reaction w/ some respiratory involvement but the patient can still maintain good tidal volume and air exchange D) respiratory difficulty - C) skin reaction w/ some respiratory involvement but the patient can still maintain good tidal volume and air exchange *In which scenario would nitroglycerin NOT be indicated? A) The patient is hypertensive B) The pt has taken viagra in the past 48 hours C) The pt has taken nitroglycerin in the last 24 hours D) All of the above - B) The pt has taken viagra in the past 48 hours **You have a pregnant woman in active labor in which the baby is presenting with an arming sticking out. Which position is best for transport? A) Trendelenburg B) Left Lateral Recumbent C) Right Lateral Recumbent D) Position of comfort - B) Left Lateral Recumbent **You arrive on scene to a dead body and bystanders are disturbed, what is the correct way to cover the body? A) With a clean sterile burn sheet B) With a trauma blanket C) With a regular white sheet D) All of the above - A) With a clean sterile burn sheet **Which of the following is NOT part of the SAFER acronym?