SNHD PARAMEDIC PROTOCOLS EXAM|
ALL COMBINED VERSIONS PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEW MODIFIED
How fast does a motorcycle need to be traveling when it crashed to be considered
for the Trauma Field Triage Criteria? --ANSWER--20mph
What level trauma center is St. Rose Siena? --ANSWER--3
Step 1 of the Trauma Field Triage Criteria assess or measures what? --ANSWER-
-Vital Signs
For cardiac arrest patients who are pregnant, manual CPR is recommended --
ANSWER--True
Should oxygen be withheld from a patient in respiratory distress? --ANSWER--
No
The Pediatric Patient Destination protocol is used for: --ANSWER--Patients less
than 18 years of age
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,Circumferential burns meets criteria to be transported to a burn center. --
ANSWER--True
If a pediatric patient has a heart rate of less than 60bpm then CPR should be
initiated --ANSWER--True
For a suspected narcotic overdose, how much Naloxone can be administered
intranasally? --ANSWER--2-4mg
Orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer. --
ANSWER--False
What level trauma center is UMC? --ANSWER--1
Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what
hospital? --ANSWER--Sunrise Hospital
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? --ANSWER--Elevated Body
Temperature
Cool, moist skin
Weakness
Anxious tachypnea
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,Nothing contained in these protocols shall be construed to expand the scope of
practice of any licensed Attendant beyond that which is identified in the Clark
County EMS Regulations and the protocols. --ANSWER--True
When is cervical stabilization not performed? --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
*Patients in cardiac arrest
What protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? --ANSWER--
General assessment
How much does the head represent in a child patient in the rule of 9s --ANSWER-
-18%
During childbirth, if a limb presents, how should the mother be placed? --
ANSWER--Left lateral recumbent position
How deep are compressions in the infant victim? --ANSWER--1.5 inches
Sexual assaults victims between the ages of 13 and 18 can be transported to what
hospital? --ANSWER--Sunrise Hospital
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, UMC Hospital
Patients with a possible spinal injury found in motor vehicles should not be asked
if they are able to exit the motor vehicle on their own --ANSWER--False
Which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? --ANSWER--
*Pelvic fracture or instability
*Knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
Which of the following are considered obvious signs of death? --ANSWER--
*Body decomposition
*Decapitation
*Incineration
*Transaction of thorax
Which of the following constitute an approved SNHD DNR? --ANSWER--
*Form
*Wallet Card
*Medallion
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ALL COMBINED VERSIONS PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEW MODIFIED
How fast does a motorcycle need to be traveling when it crashed to be considered
for the Trauma Field Triage Criteria? --ANSWER--20mph
What level trauma center is St. Rose Siena? --ANSWER--3
Step 1 of the Trauma Field Triage Criteria assess or measures what? --ANSWER-
-Vital Signs
For cardiac arrest patients who are pregnant, manual CPR is recommended --
ANSWER--True
Should oxygen be withheld from a patient in respiratory distress? --ANSWER--
No
The Pediatric Patient Destination protocol is used for: --ANSWER--Patients less
than 18 years of age
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,Circumferential burns meets criteria to be transported to a burn center. --
ANSWER--True
If a pediatric patient has a heart rate of less than 60bpm then CPR should be
initiated --ANSWER--True
For a suspected narcotic overdose, how much Naloxone can be administered
intranasally? --ANSWER--2-4mg
Orthopedic devices cannot be left in place during interfacility transfer. --
ANSWER--False
What level trauma center is UMC? --ANSWER--1
Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what
hospital? --ANSWER--Sunrise Hospital
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? --ANSWER--Elevated Body
Temperature
Cool, moist skin
Weakness
Anxious tachypnea
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,Nothing contained in these protocols shall be construed to expand the scope of
practice of any licensed Attendant beyond that which is identified in the Clark
County EMS Regulations and the protocols. --ANSWER--True
When is cervical stabilization not performed? --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
*Patients in cardiac arrest
What protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? --ANSWER--
General assessment
How much does the head represent in a child patient in the rule of 9s --ANSWER-
-18%
During childbirth, if a limb presents, how should the mother be placed? --
ANSWER--Left lateral recumbent position
How deep are compressions in the infant victim? --ANSWER--1.5 inches
Sexual assaults victims between the ages of 13 and 18 can be transported to what
hospital? --ANSWER--Sunrise Hospital
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, UMC Hospital
Patients with a possible spinal injury found in motor vehicles should not be asked
if they are able to exit the motor vehicle on their own --ANSWER--False
Which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? --ANSWER--
*Pelvic fracture or instability
*Knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
Which of the following are considered obvious signs of death? --ANSWER--
*Body decomposition
*Decapitation
*Incineration
*Transaction of thorax
Which of the following constitute an approved SNHD DNR? --ANSWER--
*Form
*Wallet Card
*Medallion
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