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SNHD AEMT Protocol Test 2026 | Actual Exam with
Complete Questions and Answers | Southern Nevada
Health District | Advanced Emergency Medical
Technician||Newest Exam!!!
How many body systems are involved with anaphylaxis? -
Answer-Two or more systems
What is urticaria? - Answer-• A skin rash, with or without
hives
What is "angioedema"? - Answer-• Swelling of the face
that occurs due to an allergic reaction, commonly to
medications
What is the first line medication with a patient who is
experiencing airway and breathing difficulties in the
presence of anaphylaxis? - Answer-Epinephrine 1:1,000
0.5 mg via IM (max 1.5 mg)
- you may also administer the patients own auto injector
What other assessment should be performed on a patient
who is experiencing an altered mental status/syncope? -
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Answer-Neurologic exam paying attention to the head for
signs of injury
When is it appropriate do administer oral glucose? -
Answer-If the patient can maintain their airway
You have a patient with an altered mental status who has
a blood sugar of ‹60 mg/dL and can not establish an IV.
What is the next best course of action? - Answer-
Administer Glucagon
What is the dosage and route of Glucagon? - Answer-• 1
mg via IM
What is the fluid regimen to be administered if BGL is
>60? - Answer-NS 500 ml, max 2000 ml
Are EMTs allowed to remove taser darts? - Answer-Only if
it impedes medical care, dart removal is the responsibility
of the person who deployed the taser.
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Describe each component of the S.A.F.E.R. model -
Answer-• Stabilize the situation by containing and lowering
the stimuli.
• Assess and acknowledge the crisis.
• Facilitate the identification and activation of resources
(chaplain, family, friends or police).
• Encourage patient to use resources and take actions in
his/her best interest.
• Recovery or referral - leave patient in care of responsible
person or professional, or transport to appropriate facility.
What positions are inappropriate for restraining and
transporting a patient? - Answer-• Arms behind back
• Hogtied
• Prone
When should a patient be medically sedated? - Answer-• If
the paramedic on scene deems it necessary.
What is the procedure for a patient who is mildly agitated
but cooperative/redirectable IMC-RASS +1 or +2 -
Answer-De-escalation and evaluate for reversible causes
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Dystonic reaction - Answer-Condition causing involuntary
muscle movements or spasms typically of the face, neck,
and upper extremities
Typically an adverse reaction to drugs such as Haloperidol
(may occur with administration)
When recognized, administer Diphenhydramine 50 mg
IM/IV/IO
Improved montgomery county Richmond Agitation
Sedation Scale (IMC-RASS)
+1 - Answer-Restless (IMC-RASS)
Anxious but movements are not aggressive or vigorous
Improved montgomery county Richmond Agitation
Sedation Scale (IMC-RASS)
2+ - Answer-Agitated (IMC-RASS)
Frequently, Non-Purposeful movement, fights interventions
Improved montgomery county Richmond Agitation
Sedation Scale (IMC-RASS)
+3 - Answer-Very Agitated (IMC-RASS)
SNHD AEMT Protocol Test 2026 | Actual Exam with
Complete Questions and Answers | Southern Nevada
Health District | Advanced Emergency Medical
Technician||Newest Exam!!!
How many body systems are involved with anaphylaxis? -
Answer-Two or more systems
What is urticaria? - Answer-• A skin rash, with or without
hives
What is "angioedema"? - Answer-• Swelling of the face
that occurs due to an allergic reaction, commonly to
medications
What is the first line medication with a patient who is
experiencing airway and breathing difficulties in the
presence of anaphylaxis? - Answer-Epinephrine 1:1,000
0.5 mg via IM (max 1.5 mg)
- you may also administer the patients own auto injector
What other assessment should be performed on a patient
who is experiencing an altered mental status/syncope? -
,2|Page
Answer-Neurologic exam paying attention to the head for
signs of injury
When is it appropriate do administer oral glucose? -
Answer-If the patient can maintain their airway
You have a patient with an altered mental status who has
a blood sugar of ‹60 mg/dL and can not establish an IV.
What is the next best course of action? - Answer-
Administer Glucagon
What is the dosage and route of Glucagon? - Answer-• 1
mg via IM
What is the fluid regimen to be administered if BGL is
>60? - Answer-NS 500 ml, max 2000 ml
Are EMTs allowed to remove taser darts? - Answer-Only if
it impedes medical care, dart removal is the responsibility
of the person who deployed the taser.
,3|Page
Describe each component of the S.A.F.E.R. model -
Answer-• Stabilize the situation by containing and lowering
the stimuli.
• Assess and acknowledge the crisis.
• Facilitate the identification and activation of resources
(chaplain, family, friends or police).
• Encourage patient to use resources and take actions in
his/her best interest.
• Recovery or referral - leave patient in care of responsible
person or professional, or transport to appropriate facility.
What positions are inappropriate for restraining and
transporting a patient? - Answer-• Arms behind back
• Hogtied
• Prone
When should a patient be medically sedated? - Answer-• If
the paramedic on scene deems it necessary.
What is the procedure for a patient who is mildly agitated
but cooperative/redirectable IMC-RASS +1 or +2 -
Answer-De-escalation and evaluate for reversible causes
, 4|Page
Dystonic reaction - Answer-Condition causing involuntary
muscle movements or spasms typically of the face, neck,
and upper extremities
Typically an adverse reaction to drugs such as Haloperidol
(may occur with administration)
When recognized, administer Diphenhydramine 50 mg
IM/IV/IO
Improved montgomery county Richmond Agitation
Sedation Scale (IMC-RASS)
+1 - Answer-Restless (IMC-RASS)
Anxious but movements are not aggressive or vigorous
Improved montgomery county Richmond Agitation
Sedation Scale (IMC-RASS)
2+ - Answer-Agitated (IMC-RASS)
Frequently, Non-Purposeful movement, fights interventions
Improved montgomery county Richmond Agitation
Sedation Scale (IMC-RASS)
+3 - Answer-Very Agitated (IMC-RASS)
