SNHD EMT Protocols exam questions
and answers
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
and answers
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
