SNHD EMT PARAMEDIC PROTOCOL EXAM LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM
which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ANSWER: elevated body temp
cool, moist skin
weakness
anxious tachypnea
When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - 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? - ANSWER: pelvic
fracture or instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - ANSWER:
left in place, closed off, set to suction
identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ANSWER: hypovolemia,
hypoxia, hydrogel ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia
for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? -
ANSWER: 30''
resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the
following conditions have been met? - 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 - ANSWER: false
what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ANSWER: skin rashes, itchy sensations,
hives, no respiratory involvement
what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ANSWER: only those
whose therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants
capabilities.
when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ANSWER: when it is
routed via a recorded phone patch through the fire alarm office
, for a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the
diastolic blood pressure must be between what range? - ANSWER: 60-100
The sunrise hospital catmint area is for all adult trauma calls and pediatric step 3
trauma calls that meet the trauma field triage criteria protocol and occur within the
geographical area border by paradise road to the west, Sahara avenue to the north,
sunset road to the south, and the country line to the east, are to be transported to
sunrise hospital and medical center and the medical directions for the treatment of
the patient must originate at the centre - ANSWER: true
what is the treatment plan for heat cramps? - ANSWER: PO fluids as tolerated,
monitor and reassess, continue general patient care
a patient with a systolic blood pressure between what ranges may br places in an ER
waiting room? - ANSWER: 100-180
which are approved stroke centers? - ANSWER: Centennial Hills Hospital, Desert
spings, Mountain View, southern hills, spring valley. st. rose Martin. st rose siena,
Summerlin, valley. sunrise, UMC
orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer - ANSWER:
false
a DNR and POLST order shall be validated by confirming the patient's: - ANSWER:
name, age, condition of identification form
when are backboards indicated? - ANSWER: extrication/patient movement
postpartum eclampsia/pre-eclampsia commonly presents how long after childbirth?
- ANSWER: up to 48 hours
for all other patients, telemetry reports shall include, at a minimum - ANSWER:
attendant/vehicle identification, nature or call: info only or request for orders,
patient info, patient condition, history including chief compliant, pertinent
associated symptoms, time since onset, past history, objective findings including
general status of patient, level of responsiveness, vitals, localized findings,
impression of patients problem, treatments in progress or requests for drugs or
procedures, ETA
what are symptoms of severe allergic reaction - ANSWER: skin disorders, respiratory
difficulty, hypotension
which of the following describes heat stroke? - ANSWER: hot, dry skin, high body
temp > 104, hypotension, AMS/coma
cervical stabilization is the placement of an approved, properly-sized cervical collar
and securing the patient to a long spinal board - ANSWER: false
ACTUAL EXAM
which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ANSWER: elevated body temp
cool, moist skin
weakness
anxious tachypnea
When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - 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? - ANSWER: pelvic
fracture or instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - ANSWER:
left in place, closed off, set to suction
identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ANSWER: hypovolemia,
hypoxia, hydrogel ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia
for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? -
ANSWER: 30''
resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the
following conditions have been met? - 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 - ANSWER: false
what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ANSWER: skin rashes, itchy sensations,
hives, no respiratory involvement
what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ANSWER: only those
whose therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants
capabilities.
when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ANSWER: when it is
routed via a recorded phone patch through the fire alarm office
, for a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the
diastolic blood pressure must be between what range? - ANSWER: 60-100
The sunrise hospital catmint area is for all adult trauma calls and pediatric step 3
trauma calls that meet the trauma field triage criteria protocol and occur within the
geographical area border by paradise road to the west, Sahara avenue to the north,
sunset road to the south, and the country line to the east, are to be transported to
sunrise hospital and medical center and the medical directions for the treatment of
the patient must originate at the centre - ANSWER: true
what is the treatment plan for heat cramps? - ANSWER: PO fluids as tolerated,
monitor and reassess, continue general patient care
a patient with a systolic blood pressure between what ranges may br places in an ER
waiting room? - ANSWER: 100-180
which are approved stroke centers? - ANSWER: Centennial Hills Hospital, Desert
spings, Mountain View, southern hills, spring valley. st. rose Martin. st rose siena,
Summerlin, valley. sunrise, UMC
orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer - ANSWER:
false
a DNR and POLST order shall be validated by confirming the patient's: - ANSWER:
name, age, condition of identification form
when are backboards indicated? - ANSWER: extrication/patient movement
postpartum eclampsia/pre-eclampsia commonly presents how long after childbirth?
- ANSWER: up to 48 hours
for all other patients, telemetry reports shall include, at a minimum - ANSWER:
attendant/vehicle identification, nature or call: info only or request for orders,
patient info, patient condition, history including chief compliant, pertinent
associated symptoms, time since onset, past history, objective findings including
general status of patient, level of responsiveness, vitals, localized findings,
impression of patients problem, treatments in progress or requests for drugs or
procedures, ETA
what are symptoms of severe allergic reaction - ANSWER: skin disorders, respiratory
difficulty, hypotension
which of the following describes heat stroke? - ANSWER: hot, dry skin, high body
temp > 104, hypotension, AMS/coma
cervical stabilization is the placement of an approved, properly-sized cervical collar
and securing the patient to a long spinal board - ANSWER: false
