Practice Exam for SNHD EMT Protocols Questions and Answers Updated

Practice Exam for SNHD EMT Protocols Questions and Answers Updated which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - CORRECT ANSWER-elevated body temp cool, moist skin weakness anxious tachypnea When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - CORRECT ANSWER-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, patient in cardiac arrest which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? - CORRECT ANSWERpelvic fracture or instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - CORRECT ANSWER-left in place, closed off, set to suction identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - CORRECT ANSWERhypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogel ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? - CORRECT ANSWER-30'' resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the following conditions have been met? - CORRECT ANSWER-physician approves termination of resuscitation, airway opened with basic life support measures, provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygen for 2 minutes, preform bilateral needle throacentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected. the administration of nitroglycerin is contraindicated for any patient who has used erectile dysfunction medications within the last 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-false what applies for a mild allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-skin rashes, itchy sensations, hives, no respiratory involvement what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - CORRECT ANSWERonly those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants capabilities. when can telephone contact to a receiving facilit