SNHD EMS Protocol Exam EMT (basic) Level Practice
Questions And Correct Answers Latest Update
*At what BGL would it be appropriate to administer oral glucose to a pediatric patient?
A) 40
B) 60
C) 80
D) 90 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer C) 2-4mg
*What route can Narcan be delivered at the EMT level?
,A) IM
B) IV
C) Nasally
D) All of the above - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer A) 1
*What type of aspirin [coating] can you give at the EMT level?
A) Enteric
B) Chewable
C) Can't do it
D) Doesn't matter - Answer B)
**What is included in the symptoms presented in a moderate allergic reaction?
A) Hives without 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 distress - C) skin reaction w/ some respiratory involvement but patient
can still maintain good tidal volume and air exchange
Questions And Correct Answers Latest Update
*At what BGL would it be appropriate to administer oral glucose to a pediatric patient?
A) 40
B) 60
C) 80
D) 90 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer C) 2-4mg
*What route can Narcan be delivered at the EMT level?
,A) IM
B) IV
C) Nasally
D) All of the above - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer A) 1
*What type of aspirin [coating] can you give at the EMT level?
A) Enteric
B) Chewable
C) Can't do it
D) Doesn't matter - Answer B)
**What is included in the symptoms presented in a moderate allergic reaction?
A) Hives without 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 distress - C) skin reaction w/ some respiratory involvement but patient
can still maintain good tidal volume and air exchange
