SNHD EMT EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ANS elevated body temp
cool, moist skin
weakness
anxious tachypnea
When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - ANS 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? - ANS pelvic fracture or
instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - ANS left in place,
closed off, set to suction
identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ANS hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogel
ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia
for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? - ANS 30''
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, resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the following
conditions have been met? - ANS 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 - ANS false
what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ANS skin rashes, itchy sensations, hives, no
respiratory involvement
what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ANS only those whose
therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants capabilities.
when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ANS 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? - ANS 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 -
ANS true
what is the treatment plan for heat cramps? - ANS 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? - ANS 100-180
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ANSWERS
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ANS elevated body temp
cool, moist skin
weakness
anxious tachypnea
When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - ANS 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? - ANS pelvic fracture or
instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? - ANS left in place,
closed off, set to suction
identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ANS hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogel
ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia
for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? - ANS 30''
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, resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the following
conditions have been met? - ANS 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 - ANS false
what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ANS skin rashes, itchy sensations, hives, no
respiratory involvement
what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ANS only those whose
therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants capabilities.
when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ANS 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? - ANS 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 -
ANS true
what is the treatment plan for heat cramps? - ANS 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? - ANS 100-180
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