SNHD Protocol Test Guide (Latest
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Section 1: General EMS Protocols
1. What is the primary purpose of SNHD EMS protocols?
Answer: To standardize prehospital care in Clark County
Rationale: Ensures consistent, evidence-based treatment across providers.
2. Who is considered a patient under SNHD protocols?
Answer: Anyone with a complaint, obvious illness/injury, or requesting evaluation
Rationale: Broad definition ensures no patient is overlooked.
3. What is the first step in the general patient assessment protocol?
Answer: Ensure scene safety
Rationale: Protects providers and patients before assessment begins.
4. What medications are EMTs authorized to administer?
Answer: Aspirin, Activated Charcoal, Bronchodilator MDI, Epinephrine Auto-injector,
Oral Glucose
Rationale: These are within EMT scope per SNHD protocols.
5. What is the procedure for initiating a Quality Improvement Review (QIR)?
Answer: Contact a representative to discuss the incident
Rationale: Starts the formal review process for EMS incidents.
, 6. What forms of DNR identification are recognized by SNHD?
Answer: DNR form, wallet card, medallion, living will, or POLST signed by a Nevada
physician
Rationale: Ensures compliance with legal patient directives.
7. What are the vital signs required to place a patient in an ER waiting room?
Answer: Normal vitals, no parenteral meds except one dose of narcotic/anti-emetic, no
continuous cardiac monitoring needed
Rationale: Ensures patient stability for waiting room placement.
8. What is the oxygen saturation goal for most patients?
Answer: SpO2 >94%
Rationale: Maintains adequate oxygenation per protocol.
9. What is the purpose of the Code Sepsis protocol?
Answer: Rapid identification and treatment of severe sepsis
Rationale: Improves outcomes for life-threatening infections.
10. What should be done if a patient has a valid DNR but the provider has ethical
concerns?
Answer: Transfer care to another provider
Rationale: Respects patient wishes while addressing provider concerns.
Section 2: Medical Emergencies
11. What are the criteria for initiating Code Sepsis?
Answer: Suspected infection plus two of: SBP <90 mmHg, HR >90/min, RR >20/min,
altered mental status
Rationale: Identifies patients needing urgent intervention.
Update ) Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)
Section 1: General EMS Protocols
1. What is the primary purpose of SNHD EMS protocols?
Answer: To standardize prehospital care in Clark County
Rationale: Ensures consistent, evidence-based treatment across providers.
2. Who is considered a patient under SNHD protocols?
Answer: Anyone with a complaint, obvious illness/injury, or requesting evaluation
Rationale: Broad definition ensures no patient is overlooked.
3. What is the first step in the general patient assessment protocol?
Answer: Ensure scene safety
Rationale: Protects providers and patients before assessment begins.
4. What medications are EMTs authorized to administer?
Answer: Aspirin, Activated Charcoal, Bronchodilator MDI, Epinephrine Auto-injector,
Oral Glucose
Rationale: These are within EMT scope per SNHD protocols.
5. What is the procedure for initiating a Quality Improvement Review (QIR)?
Answer: Contact a representative to discuss the incident
Rationale: Starts the formal review process for EMS incidents.
, 6. What forms of DNR identification are recognized by SNHD?
Answer: DNR form, wallet card, medallion, living will, or POLST signed by a Nevada
physician
Rationale: Ensures compliance with legal patient directives.
7. What are the vital signs required to place a patient in an ER waiting room?
Answer: Normal vitals, no parenteral meds except one dose of narcotic/anti-emetic, no
continuous cardiac monitoring needed
Rationale: Ensures patient stability for waiting room placement.
8. What is the oxygen saturation goal for most patients?
Answer: SpO2 >94%
Rationale: Maintains adequate oxygenation per protocol.
9. What is the purpose of the Code Sepsis protocol?
Answer: Rapid identification and treatment of severe sepsis
Rationale: Improves outcomes for life-threatening infections.
10. What should be done if a patient has a valid DNR but the provider has ethical
concerns?
Answer: Transfer care to another provider
Rationale: Respects patient wishes while addressing provider concerns.
Section 2: Medical Emergencies
11. What are the criteria for initiating Code Sepsis?
Answer: Suspected infection plus two of: SBP <90 mmHg, HR >90/min, RR >20/min,
altered mental status
Rationale: Identifies patients needing urgent intervention.
