SNHD EMT Protocol Exam Guide
(Latest Update ) Questions
& Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Section 1: General EMT Protocols
1. What is the primary purpose of SNHD EMS protocols for EMTs?
Answer: To standardize prehospital care in Clark County
Rationale: Ensures consistent, evidence-based care within EMT scope.
2. Who qualifies as a patient under SNHD protocols?
Answer: Anyone with a complaint, obvious illness/injury, or requesting evaluation
Rationale: Broad definition ensures all potential patients are assessed.
3. What is the first step in the EMT general patient assessment?
Answer: Ensure scene safety
Rationale: Protects EMTs and patients before care begins.
4. What medications can EMTs administer per SNHD protocols?
Answer: Aspirin, Activated Charcoal, Bronchodilator MDI, Epinephrine Auto-injector,
Oral Glucose
Rationale: These are approved for EMT use in Clark County.
5. What is the EMT’s role in a Quality Improvement Review (QIR)?
Answer: Contact a representative to discuss the incident
Rationale: Initiates review for protocol adherence.
, 6. What forms of DNR identification are valid for EMTs to honor?
Answer: DNR form, wallet card, medallion, living will, or POLST signed by a Nevada
physician
Rationale: Ensures compliance with legal directives.
7. What are the criteria for placing a patient in an ER waiting room?
Answer: Normal vitals, no parenteral meds except one dose of narcotic/anti-emetic, no
continuous cardiac monitoring, can sit without adverse impact
Rationale: Confirms patient stability for waiting room.
8. What is the oxygen saturation goal for EMT patient care?
Answer: SpO2 >94%
Rationale: Maintains adequate oxygenation per protocol.
9. What should an EMT do if a patient has a valid DNR?
Answer: Withhold CPR, contact medical control
Rationale: Respects patient’s legal wishes.
10. What are signs of irreversible death that preclude EMT resuscitation?
Answer: Apnea, pulselessness, fixed/dilated pupils, ‘No Shock Advised’ from AED,
dependent lividity, rigor mortis
Rationale: Indicates resuscitation is futile.
Section 2: Medical Emergencies for EMTs
11. What is the EMT dose of aspirin for suspected STEMI?
Answer: 324 mg (four 81 mg chewable tablets)
Rationale: Reduces clot formation in acute coronary syndrome.
12. What is the EMT protocol for a conscious patient with blood glucose of 50 mg/dL?
Answer: Administer oral glucose
Rationale: Safe and effective for conscious hypoglycemic patients.
(Latest Update ) Questions
& Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Section 1: General EMT Protocols
1. What is the primary purpose of SNHD EMS protocols for EMTs?
Answer: To standardize prehospital care in Clark County
Rationale: Ensures consistent, evidence-based care within EMT scope.
2. Who qualifies as a patient under SNHD protocols?
Answer: Anyone with a complaint, obvious illness/injury, or requesting evaluation
Rationale: Broad definition ensures all potential patients are assessed.
3. What is the first step in the EMT general patient assessment?
Answer: Ensure scene safety
Rationale: Protects EMTs and patients before care begins.
4. What medications can EMTs administer per SNHD protocols?
Answer: Aspirin, Activated Charcoal, Bronchodilator MDI, Epinephrine Auto-injector,
Oral Glucose
Rationale: These are approved for EMT use in Clark County.
5. What is the EMT’s role in a Quality Improvement Review (QIR)?
Answer: Contact a representative to discuss the incident
Rationale: Initiates review for protocol adherence.
, 6. What forms of DNR identification are valid for EMTs to honor?
Answer: DNR form, wallet card, medallion, living will, or POLST signed by a Nevada
physician
Rationale: Ensures compliance with legal directives.
7. What are the criteria for placing a patient in an ER waiting room?
Answer: Normal vitals, no parenteral meds except one dose of narcotic/anti-emetic, no
continuous cardiac monitoring, can sit without adverse impact
Rationale: Confirms patient stability for waiting room.
8. What is the oxygen saturation goal for EMT patient care?
Answer: SpO2 >94%
Rationale: Maintains adequate oxygenation per protocol.
9. What should an EMT do if a patient has a valid DNR?
Answer: Withhold CPR, contact medical control
Rationale: Respects patient’s legal wishes.
10. What are signs of irreversible death that preclude EMT resuscitation?
Answer: Apnea, pulselessness, fixed/dilated pupils, ‘No Shock Advised’ from AED,
dependent lividity, rigor mortis
Rationale: Indicates resuscitation is futile.
Section 2: Medical Emergencies for EMTs
11. What is the EMT dose of aspirin for suspected STEMI?
Answer: 324 mg (four 81 mg chewable tablets)
Rationale: Reduces clot formation in acute coronary syndrome.
12. What is the EMT protocol for a conscious patient with blood glucose of 50 mg/dL?
Answer: Administer oral glucose
Rationale: Safe and effective for conscious hypoglycemic patients.
