Santa Clara County Ems Paramedic Protocol Test 88 Questions And
Verified Answers
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT
Tourniquet?
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a
tourniquet is impractical
B. Over a bullet wound
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
D. None of the above
Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
According to county protocols what is the age that determines
whether a patient is considered an adult or a child?
Under 15 years of age
What are the adult doses / routes for Epi 1:1,000?
allergic reaction / anaphylaxis: 0.3mg IM
severe bronchospasm: 0.3mg IM
,What are the three alternative tactical channels?
EMS command 92 direct, EMS command 93 direct, and EMS
command 94 direct
Alternative tactical channels work only in a ______________
mode.
line-of-sight
In the case of on-scene pronouncement with a DNR patient,
when does EMS leave the body in the care of PD / FD?
If the decedent is at home (as opposed to in public) and PD /
FD is present
Which facilities are comprehensive stroke centers?
El Camino-Mountain View Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital,
Regional Medical Center, and Stanford University Hospital
When can Midazolam be administered for chest pain and what
is the dosage / route?
When the chest pain is related to sympathomimetic use, is not
relieved with nitroglycerin or morphine, and with sustained
, What are the two interpretations the monitor must display in
order to call a "STEMI" alert? (policy 700-A08)
"STEMI" or "Acute MI Suspected"
What is the STEMI treatment protocol?
Aspirin 324mg PO
Nitroglycerin 0.4mg SL q 3 mins PRN (SBP >100) up to max of 3
sprays
Morphine 5mg IV if still symptomatic and SBP>100 after Nitro
What are the adult doses / routes for Epi 1:10,000
anaphylactic shock refractory to IM Epi and fluid boluses:
0.1mg slow IV/IO with base order
cardiac arrest: 1mg IVP/IO q 3-5 mins
What are the medications / doses / routes for the allergic
reaction protocol?
Diphenhydramine 50mg IV / IO / IM
Albuterol 5mg in 6ml normal saline via nebulizer device or
BVM
Verified Answers
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT
Tourniquet?
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a
tourniquet is impractical
B. Over a bullet wound
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
D. None of the above
Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage
According to county protocols what is the age that determines
whether a patient is considered an adult or a child?
Under 15 years of age
What are the adult doses / routes for Epi 1:1,000?
allergic reaction / anaphylaxis: 0.3mg IM
severe bronchospasm: 0.3mg IM
,What are the three alternative tactical channels?
EMS command 92 direct, EMS command 93 direct, and EMS
command 94 direct
Alternative tactical channels work only in a ______________
mode.
line-of-sight
In the case of on-scene pronouncement with a DNR patient,
when does EMS leave the body in the care of PD / FD?
If the decedent is at home (as opposed to in public) and PD /
FD is present
Which facilities are comprehensive stroke centers?
El Camino-Mountain View Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital,
Regional Medical Center, and Stanford University Hospital
When can Midazolam be administered for chest pain and what
is the dosage / route?
When the chest pain is related to sympathomimetic use, is not
relieved with nitroglycerin or morphine, and with sustained
, What are the two interpretations the monitor must display in
order to call a "STEMI" alert? (policy 700-A08)
"STEMI" or "Acute MI Suspected"
What is the STEMI treatment protocol?
Aspirin 324mg PO
Nitroglycerin 0.4mg SL q 3 mins PRN (SBP >100) up to max of 3
sprays
Morphine 5mg IV if still symptomatic and SBP>100 after Nitro
What are the adult doses / routes for Epi 1:10,000
anaphylactic shock refractory to IM Epi and fluid boluses:
0.1mg slow IV/IO with base order
cardiac arrest: 1mg IVP/IO q 3-5 mins
What are the medications / doses / routes for the allergic
reaction protocol?
Diphenhydramine 50mg IV / IO / IM
Albuterol 5mg in 6ml normal saline via nebulizer device or
BVM
