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[Show more]Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale correct answer: FAST: Facial Droop, Arm Drift, Speech Abnormality & Time of Onset 
 
If Blood Glucose Level <XX mg/dL >XXX mg/DL its a Diabetic Emergency correct answer: <60 mg dL >300 mg/DL 
 
BVM Ventilations. Normal rate of breathing for an adult...
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Add to cartCincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale correct answer: FAST: Facial Droop, Arm Drift, Speech Abnormality & Time of Onset 
 
If Blood Glucose Level <XX mg/dL >XXX mg/DL its a Diabetic Emergency correct answer: <60 mg dL >300 mg/DL 
 
BVM Ventilations. Normal rate of breathing for an adult...
Priority I - Patient suffering from an immediate life or limb threatening injury or illness 
 
Priority II - Patients suffering from an injury/illness that if left untreated could potentially threaten life or limb 
 
Priority III - Patient suffering from an injury/illness that requires medical atten...
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Add to cartPriority I - Patient suffering from an immediate life or limb threatening injury or illness 
 
Priority II - Patients suffering from an injury/illness that if left untreated could potentially threaten life or limb 
 
Priority III - Patient suffering from an injury/illness that requires medical atten...
position of comfort for abdominal pain correct answer: hips elevated and knees flexed 
 
when should you administer narcan for suspected opioid overdose? correct answer: patient is responsive to pain only or unresponsive, respirations less than 10/min, signs of respiratory failure 
 
when should y...
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Add to cartposition of comfort for abdominal pain correct answer: hips elevated and knees flexed 
 
when should you administer narcan for suspected opioid overdose? correct answer: patient is responsive to pain only or unresponsive, respirations less than 10/min, signs of respiratory failure 
 
when should y...
Pediatric protocols should be used until the patient is correct answer: > 45kg or displaying signs of puberty; thereafter adult protocols should be used. 
 
If patients BGL is < 60mg/dL and unable to swallow or Altered Mental Status give correct answer: Dextrose 10% (D10W pre-mixed bag), 250...
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Add to cartPediatric protocols should be used until the patient is correct answer: > 45kg or displaying signs of puberty; thereafter adult protocols should be used. 
 
If patients BGL is < 60mg/dL and unable to swallow or Altered Mental Status give correct answer: Dextrose 10% (D10W pre-mixed bag), 250...
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6 rights of drug administration correct answer: Person, drug, dose, time, route, documentation 
 
The administering paramedic shall use correct answer: Closed loop communication with second medic to ensure proper drug ,dose and and any contraindications prior to administration 
 
Adult IO sites co...
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Add to cart6 rights of drug administration correct answer: Person, drug, dose, time, route, documentation 
 
The administering paramedic shall use correct answer: Closed loop communication with second medic to ensure proper drug ,dose and and any contraindications prior to administration 
 
Adult IO sites co...
The Paramedic should generally be able to decide within ___ minutes after patient contact if advanced life support (ALS) measures will be needed correct answer: 3 
 
Generally the pt assessment and initial treatment should be completed within ___ min after pt contact correct answer: 10 
 
The trau...
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Add to cartThe Paramedic should generally be able to decide within ___ minutes after patient contact if advanced life support (ALS) measures will be needed correct answer: 3 
 
Generally the pt assessment and initial treatment should be completed within ___ min after pt contact correct answer: 10 
 
The trau...
Hospitals will designate personnel to assess patients brought by EMS 
transport units with the goal of transferring care and releasing the unit within ___ minutes of the patient's arrival to the Emergency Department (ED). correct answer: 10 (EMS Protocols p.3) 
 
The EMS provider shall contact th...
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Add to cartHospitals will designate personnel to assess patients brought by EMS 
transport units with the goal of transferring care and releasing the unit within ___ minutes of the patient's arrival to the Emergency Department (ED). correct answer: 10 (EMS Protocols p.3) 
 
The EMS provider shall contact th...
55 Y/O male. A&Ox4. BP 230/120. HR 54. EKG Sinus Brady. CC: headache, dizzyness with no other complaints or symptoms. No PMH. NKDA. 
What can you administer (Drug/Dose/Route)? correct answer: Labetalol 10-20 mg SIVP 
 
The most appropriate treatment for CHF is? correct answer: ASA 325 mg PO if CXP...
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Add to cart55 Y/O male. A&Ox4. BP 230/120. HR 54. EKG Sinus Brady. CC: headache, dizzyness with no other complaints or symptoms. No PMH. NKDA. 
What can you administer (Drug/Dose/Route)? correct answer: Labetalol 10-20 mg SIVP 
 
The most appropriate treatment for CHF is? correct answer: ASA 325 mg PO if CXP...
1. TRUE OR FALSE: Lidocaine from a multi-dose vial can be utilized for pain relief prior to administration of intraosseous fluids. (Sec B-1) correct answer: False 
 
2. Pediatric protocols should be used until the patient is >__kg or is displaying signs of puberty. correct answer: >45 Kg 
 
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Add to cart1. TRUE OR FALSE: Lidocaine from a multi-dose vial can be utilized for pain relief prior to administration of intraosseous fluids. (Sec B-1) correct answer: False 
 
2. Pediatric protocols should be used until the patient is >__kg or is displaying signs of puberty. correct answer: >45 Kg 
 
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Titrate SpO2 >_______% of respiratory distress/SOB, hypoxemia (SpO2 <90% or cyanosis) correct answer: 94 
 
Alert/verbal patients: ____% Cardiac Lidocaine Bristojet,Inj- _____mg IO x 1 for analgesia before fluid administration (DO NOT use multi-dose vial for anesthesia) correct answer: 2, 40...
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Add to cartTitrate SpO2 >_______% of respiratory distress/SOB, hypoxemia (SpO2 <90% or cyanosis) correct answer: 94 
 
Alert/verbal patients: ____% Cardiac Lidocaine Bristojet,Inj- _____mg IO x 1 for analgesia before fluid administration (DO NOT use multi-dose vial for anesthesia) correct answer: 2, 40...
Protocols correct answer: Guidelines for out of hospital care (approved by medical direction). Identify treatment the EMS personnel are authorized to perform. 
 
Medications authorized to be administered correct answer: Aspirin - PO 
NS/LR fluid 
Albuterol 
Diphenhydrimine (Benedryl) 
Oral glucose...
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Add to cartProtocols correct answer: Guidelines for out of hospital care (approved by medical direction). Identify treatment the EMS personnel are authorized to perform. 
 
Medications authorized to be administered correct answer: Aspirin - PO 
NS/LR fluid 
Albuterol 
Diphenhydrimine (Benedryl) 
Oral glucose...
What does the 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against when cooling patients? correct answer: 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against routine out of hospital cooling of patients with ROSC. Commonly this is done through rapid infusion of cold IV fluids which has demonstrated to have adverse reactions. 
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Add to cartWhat does the 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against when cooling patients? correct answer: 2015 AHA guidelines recommend against routine out of hospital cooling of patients with ROSC. Commonly this is done through rapid infusion of cold IV fluids which has demonstrated to have adverse reactions. 
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AF EMS embraces two fundamental concepts in establishing a standard of care: correct answer: 1) The emergent patient benefits from immediate medical interventions, and timely definitive treatment. 
2) Early and aggressive treatment modalities will be updated continually based upon published prehosp...
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Add to cartAF EMS embraces two fundamental concepts in establishing a standard of care: correct answer: 1) The emergent patient benefits from immediate medical interventions, and timely definitive treatment. 
2) Early and aggressive treatment modalities will be updated continually based upon published prehosp...
What is the adult ketamine dose for seizure after 2 rounds of versed? correct answer: 100 mg 
 
What is the pedi ketamine dose for seizure after 2 rounds of versed? correct answer: 1mg/kg (max of 50mg) 
 
What are the 3 drugs to consider for hyperkalemia with a pulse? correct answer: Calcium gluc...
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Add to cartWhat is the adult ketamine dose for seizure after 2 rounds of versed? correct answer: 100 mg 
 
What is the pedi ketamine dose for seizure after 2 rounds of versed? correct answer: 1mg/kg (max of 50mg) 
 
What are the 3 drugs to consider for hyperkalemia with a pulse? correct answer: Calcium gluc...
List at least 10 examples when ALS should be considered correct answer: - Altered LOC 
- Allergic reaction with difficulty breathing or swallowing 
- Cardiac symptoms 
- Cardiac arrest 
- Diabetic Problem 
- Multi-system trauma or severe single system trauma 
- OB/GYN 
- Overdose / poisoning 
- Res...
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Add to cartList at least 10 examples when ALS should be considered correct answer: - Altered LOC 
- Allergic reaction with difficulty breathing or swallowing 
- Cardiac symptoms 
- Cardiac arrest 
- Diabetic Problem 
- Multi-system trauma or severe single system trauma 
- OB/GYN 
- Overdose / poisoning 
- Res...
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EMS Delaware Protocols 2023| 343 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Non-traumatic cardiac arrest Adult Dose of Epi [dose in mg, concentration, & time for repeat] correct answer: 1 mg IV (10ml of 1:10,00 concentration) repeat every 3-5 mins 
 
Non-traumatic cardiac arrest Adult Dose of Amiodarone correct answer: 300mg IV Push 
 
Non-traumatic cardiac arrest Adult D...
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Add to cartNon-traumatic cardiac arrest Adult Dose of Epi [dose in mg, concentration, & time for repeat] correct answer: 1 mg IV (10ml of 1:10,00 concentration) repeat every 3-5 mins 
 
Non-traumatic cardiac arrest Adult Dose of Amiodarone correct answer: 300mg IV Push 
 
Non-traumatic cardiac arrest Adult D...
For a patient in shock, what should the oxygen saturation be kept above? correct answer: 94% 
 
A patient on a legal psychiatric hold may be placed in the ER waiting room correct answer: False 
 
What is the goal of the protocol manual? correct answer: standardize prehospital care in Clark County...
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Add to cartFor a patient in shock, what should the oxygen saturation be kept above? correct answer: 94% 
 
A patient on a legal psychiatric hold may be placed in the ER waiting room correct answer: False 
 
What is the goal of the protocol manual? correct answer: standardize prehospital care in Clark County...
How many doses of albuterol can be given on standing order before contacting medical control. correct answer: 2 
3 <--- 
4 
6 
 
The poisoning protocol addresses other poisonings like opioid overdose and CO poisoning. correct answer: False 
 
What is the time frame since "last known well time...
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Add to cartHow many doses of albuterol can be given on standing order before contacting medical control. correct answer: 2 
3 <--- 
4 
6 
 
The poisoning protocol addresses other poisonings like opioid overdose and CO poisoning. correct answer: False 
 
What is the time frame since "last known well time...
How many doses of albuterol can be given on standing order before contacting medical control. correct answer: 2 
3 <--- 
4 
6 
 
The poisoning protocol addresses other poisonings like opioid overdose and CO poisoning. correct answer: False 
 
What is the time frame since "last known well time...
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Add to cartHow many doses of albuterol can be given on standing order before contacting medical control. correct answer: 2 
3 <--- 
4 
6 
 
The poisoning protocol addresses other poisonings like opioid overdose and CO poisoning. correct answer: False 
 
What is the time frame since "last known well time...
A 56 year old male is apneic and pulseless at the dialysis clinic. You suspect him to be hyperkalemic. Which 2 medications should be considered for this case? correct answer: Sodium Bicarbonate & Calcium Choloride 
 
You have administered amiodarone to a 65 year old male in ventricular fibrillation...
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Add to cartA 56 year old male is apneic and pulseless at the dialysis clinic. You suspect him to be hyperkalemic. Which 2 medications should be considered for this case? correct answer: Sodium Bicarbonate & Calcium Choloride 
 
You have administered amiodarone to a 65 year old male in ventricular fibrillation...
You are treating an 8-year-old child [60lbs] suffering from stridor, tachycardia, and edema to lips, following apparent peanut exposure. What medication intervention would be MOST appropriate? 
a)Epinephrine 1:1000 0.3mg SC 
b)Diphenhydramine 25mg IV/IO/IN 
c)Epinephrine 0.3mg via auto-injector 
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Add to cartYou are treating an 8-year-old child [60lbs] suffering from stridor, tachycardia, and edema to lips, following apparent peanut exposure. What medication intervention would be MOST appropriate? 
a)Epinephrine 1:1000 0.3mg SC 
b)Diphenhydramine 25mg IV/IO/IN 
c)Epinephrine 0.3mg via auto-injector 
d)E...
San Diego BLS Protocols Questions With Complete Solutions 
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT/GI/GU (NON-TRAUMATIC) correct answer: • Ensure patent airway 
• O2 Saturation prn 
• O2 and/or ventilate prn 
• NPO 
• Transport suspected symptomatic aortic aneurysm to facility with surgical resources immedi...
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Add to cartSan Diego BLS Protocols Questions With Complete Solutions 
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT/GI/GU (NON-TRAUMATIC) correct answer: • Ensure patent airway 
• O2 Saturation prn 
• O2 and/or ventilate prn 
• NPO 
• Transport suspected symptomatic aortic aneurysm to facility with surgical resources immedi...
What are protocols? correct answer: Protocols serve as guidelines for out-of-hospital care. Protocols are approved by the Medical Director and identify treatment EMS personnel are authorized to perform while in the out-of-hospital setting. 
 
ALS correct answer: Advanced Life Support ( This set re...
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Add to cartWhat are protocols? correct answer: Protocols serve as guidelines for out-of-hospital care. Protocols are approved by the Medical Director and identify treatment EMS personnel are authorized to perform while in the out-of-hospital setting. 
 
ALS correct answer: Advanced Life Support ( This set re...
Pain Management correct answer: 1. Initial therapy: 
2. Consider possible causes; below may be used for all types of pain (including abdominal pain) 
3. Treatment Options (May use a combination of two of the below Medications 
a. Ketamine- 0.1mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN (typical adult dose 5-15mg) May repeat...
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Add to cartPain Management correct answer: 1. Initial therapy: 
2. Consider possible causes; below may be used for all types of pain (including abdominal pain) 
3. Treatment Options (May use a combination of two of the below Medications 
a. Ketamine- 0.1mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN (typical adult dose 5-15mg) May repeat...
What are the age parameters for an adult patient? correct answer: > 15 years 
 
What are the age parameters for a pediatric patient? correct answer: <15 years 
 
What are the age parameters for an infant? correct answer: <= 12 months 
 
What is the age to be able to refuse treatment and ...
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Add to cartWhat are the age parameters for an adult patient? correct answer: > 15 years 
 
What are the age parameters for a pediatric patient? correct answer: <15 years 
 
What are the age parameters for an infant? correct answer: <= 12 months 
 
What is the age to be able to refuse treatment and ...
Pediatric Oral Glucose Indication correct answer: Glucose <60mg/dL 
 
Newborn Oral Glucose Indication correct answer: Glucose <40mg/dL 
 
Pediatric pulse rate for cardiac arrest correct answer: <60bpm 
 
Pediatric Narcan Dose and Route correct answer: 2-4mg intranasal 
 
What age is con...
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Add to cartPediatric Oral Glucose Indication correct answer: Glucose <60mg/dL 
 
Newborn Oral Glucose Indication correct answer: Glucose <40mg/dL 
 
Pediatric pulse rate for cardiac arrest correct answer: <60bpm 
 
Pediatric Narcan Dose and Route correct answer: 2-4mg intranasal 
 
What age is con...
What is the most common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest? correct answer: Hypoxia 
 
When treating life threatening postpartum bleeding, administer correct answer: TXA 2g IV/IO slow IV push 
 
When ventilating a 2-12 y/o with BVM, ventilate at rate of... correct answer: 20-30 breaths/min 
 
What...
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Add to cartWhat is the most common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest? correct answer: Hypoxia 
 
When treating life threatening postpartum bleeding, administer correct answer: TXA 2g IV/IO slow IV push 
 
When ventilating a 2-12 y/o with BVM, ventilate at rate of... correct answer: 20-30 breaths/min 
 
What...
Altered Mental Status and Coma correct answer: ... coma Arousal absent 
Awareness absent 
No response to noxious stimuli other than reflexic such as extensor or flexor posturing 
 
- Altered Mental Status (AMS): A condition, not a diagnosis. 
Some medical issue is causing the patient's altered men...
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Add to cartAltered Mental Status and Coma correct answer: ... coma Arousal absent 
Awareness absent 
No response to noxious stimuli other than reflexic such as extensor or flexor posturing 
 
- Altered Mental Status (AMS): A condition, not a diagnosis. 
Some medical issue is causing the patient's altered men...
What is at an extreme of a variety of clinical conditions causing altered mental status correct answer: coma 
 
what is the earliest sign of severe pathological disease correct answer: change in mental status 
 
what change is always greater and always precedes structural change in the brain corre...
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Add to cartWhat is at an extreme of a variety of clinical conditions causing altered mental status correct answer: coma 
 
what is the earliest sign of severe pathological disease correct answer: change in mental status 
 
what change is always greater and always precedes structural change in the brain corre...
Consciousness correct answer: - A state of being awake and perceptive of one's internal and external environments 
•Consists of content and arousal 
-Content: relies on communication of the cerebral hemispheres to integrate and organize information and neural processes 
-Arousal: governed by the...
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Add to cartConsciousness correct answer: - A state of being awake and perceptive of one's internal and external environments 
•Consists of content and arousal 
-Content: relies on communication of the cerebral hemispheres to integrate and organize information and neural processes 
-Arousal: governed by the...
What do protocols serve as? correct answer: Guidlines for out-of-hospital(pre-hospital and inter-hospital) care. 
 
Protocols are approved by who? correct answer: Medical direction. 
 
Whose able to perforem while in the out-of-hospital setting? correct answer: EMS Personnel. 
 
What does ALS mea...
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Add to cartWhat do protocols serve as? correct answer: Guidlines for out-of-hospital(pre-hospital and inter-hospital) care. 
 
Protocols are approved by who? correct answer: Medical direction. 
 
Whose able to perforem while in the out-of-hospital setting? correct answer: EMS Personnel. 
 
What does ALS mea...
What should be done for pt in anaphylactic/allergic reaction for pt showing signs of hypoperfusion correct answer: 20ml/kg isotonic fluid rapidly over 15 minutes 
 
What should you do if pt with abdominal pain SBP <90 and has signs of hypovolemic shock correct answer: request ALS 
 
Pt is havin...
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Add to cartWhat should be done for pt in anaphylactic/allergic reaction for pt showing signs of hypoperfusion correct answer: 20ml/kg isotonic fluid rapidly over 15 minutes 
 
What should you do if pt with abdominal pain SBP <90 and has signs of hypovolemic shock correct answer: request ALS 
 
Pt is havin...
1. If person does not meet definition of a patient, release to self. 
2. If person does meet definition of a patient and is not A&O, transport. 
3. If person does meet definition of a patient and is A&O and suicidal, transport. 
4. If person does meet definition of a patient and is A&O, not suicida...
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Add to cart1. If person does not meet definition of a patient, release to self. 
2. If person does meet definition of a patient and is not A&O, transport. 
3. If person does meet definition of a patient and is A&O and suicidal, transport. 
4. If person does meet definition of a patient and is A&O, not suicida...
For a Medical patient, initial assessment and therapy should be completed within how many minutes? correct answer: 10 Minutes 
 
When caring for a pediatric patient, how would you determine Medical dosages and equipment size? correct answer: Length and weight 
 
For a trauma situation, a pediatric...
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Add to cartFor a Medical patient, initial assessment and therapy should be completed within how many minutes? correct answer: 10 Minutes 
 
When caring for a pediatric patient, how would you determine Medical dosages and equipment size? correct answer: Length and weight 
 
For a trauma situation, a pediatric...
Pediatric protocols should be used... correct answer: Until the pt is >45kg or displaying signs of puberty; there after adult protocols should be used. 
 
General Pt care/ Monitoring and Vascular access correct answer: -Perform hx and physical exam 
 
-Obtain Vitals: BP, HR, RR, SpO2, Pain 
Tem...
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Add to cartPediatric protocols should be used... correct answer: Until the pt is >45kg or displaying signs of puberty; there after adult protocols should be used. 
 
General Pt care/ Monitoring and Vascular access correct answer: -Perform hx and physical exam 
 
-Obtain Vitals: BP, HR, RR, SpO2, Pain 
Tem...
Patient Assessment correct answer: -Scene size up/ Global Assessment 
-General Impression (AVPU) 
-Airway-Ensure open, Look and listen 
-Breathing-Assess and intervention if necessary 
-Circulation-Check for pulse if none begin CPR 
 
Patient Assessment (Secondary Survey) correct answer: -Set of ...
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Add to cartPatient Assessment correct answer: -Scene size up/ Global Assessment 
-General Impression (AVPU) 
-Airway-Ensure open, Look and listen 
-Breathing-Assess and intervention if necessary 
-Circulation-Check for pulse if none begin CPR 
 
Patient Assessment (Secondary Survey) correct answer: -Set of ...
Level 1 Trauma correct answer: -Glasgow Coma Scale <14 
-Systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg 
-Respiratory rate <10 or > 29 breaths/minute (<20 in infant < one year) 
 
Level 2 Trauma correct answer: -All penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso, and extremities proximal to elbow a...
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Add to cartLevel 1 Trauma correct answer: -Glasgow Coma Scale <14 
-Systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg 
-Respiratory rate <10 or > 29 breaths/minute (<20 in infant < one year) 
 
Level 2 Trauma correct answer: -All penetrating injuries to head, neck, torso, and extremities proximal to elbow a...
Using start guide how would you categorize a pt who flat lines and then spontaneously breathes correct answer: Immediate 
 
4 y.0 with temp of 101 who has had two seizures. What medication does she need? correct answer: 15 mL tylenol per KG 
 
T or F 02 should be titrated to maintain a 94% or high...
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Add to cartUsing start guide how would you categorize a pt who flat lines and then spontaneously breathes correct answer: Immediate 
 
4 y.0 with temp of 101 who has had two seizures. What medication does she need? correct answer: 15 mL tylenol per KG 
 
T or F 02 should be titrated to maintain a 94% or high...
ems standing orders correct answer: address specific situations and serve as reinforcement to basic emt education 
 
Patient correct answer: an individual who is sick, injured, wounded or incapacitated or helpless and seeks medical attention 
 
Duty to report correct answer: notify proper authori...
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Add to cartems standing orders correct answer: address specific situations and serve as reinforcement to basic emt education 
 
Patient correct answer: an individual who is sick, injured, wounded or incapacitated or helpless and seeks medical attention 
 
Duty to report correct answer: notify proper authori...
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4 things provider must do if protocol variation correct answer: 1. notify consulting physician as soon as error discovered 
2. monitor patient closely for any changes 
3. notify the receiving physician upon arrival 
4. Notify local EMS jurisdiction or licensed commercial service and medical directo...
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Add to cart4 things provider must do if protocol variation correct answer: 1. notify consulting physician as soon as error discovered 
2. monitor patient closely for any changes 
3. notify the receiving physician upon arrival 
4. Notify local EMS jurisdiction or licensed commercial service and medical directo...
Describe how EMS personnel should deal with an on -scene physician correct answer: Do not accept any orders from an on scene physician, only exception is when patient is being retrieved from physician office. Have on scene physician contact on-line medical control 
 
Vital signs should be obtained ...
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Add to cartDescribe how EMS personnel should deal with an on -scene physician correct answer: Do not accept any orders from an on scene physician, only exception is when patient is being retrieved from physician office. Have on scene physician contact on-line medical control 
 
Vital signs should be obtained ...
NTG dose and how many times can be repeated for CP/ACS correct answer: -.4mg SL every 5 mins x 3 
-NTG paste 1 inch 
 
When to use Fentynal/MS for CP/ACS correct answer: -NTG contraindicated 
-After NTG SL x 3 and NTG paste does not relieve pain 
 
when to transfer stable CP/ACS to closest ER corr...
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Add to cartNTG dose and how many times can be repeated for CP/ACS correct answer: -.4mg SL every 5 mins x 3 
-NTG paste 1 inch 
 
When to use Fentynal/MS for CP/ACS correct answer: -NTG contraindicated 
-After NTG SL x 3 and NTG paste does not relieve pain 
 
when to transfer stable CP/ACS to closest ER corr...
What were protocols in pre-hospital setting established to do? correct answer: Ensure safe, efficient, and effective interventions during the pre-hospital phase of patient care. 
 
What are goals of EMS professionals? correct answer: Establish standards for appropriate patient care, relieve pain a...
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Add to cartWhat were protocols in pre-hospital setting established to do? correct answer: Ensure safe, efficient, and effective interventions during the pre-hospital phase of patient care. 
 
What are goals of EMS professionals? correct answer: Establish standards for appropriate patient care, relieve pain a...
A patient is considered what? correct answer: Any person who is requesting and/or in need of medical attention or medical assistance of any kind 
 
All patients in care of EMS shall be offered what? correct answer: Transport by ambulance to the nearest appropriate hospital or other protocol based ...
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Add to cartA patient is considered what? correct answer: Any person who is requesting and/or in need of medical attention or medical assistance of any kind 
 
All patients in care of EMS shall be offered what? correct answer: Transport by ambulance to the nearest appropriate hospital or other protocol based ...
Chest Pain correct answer: 1. Treatment per Airway/ventilation/oxygen protocol. 
2. Transport ASAP 
3. Monitor VS, Make pt comfortable, loosen constricting garments, administer asa 4 pediatric chewable . iIV NS TKO. Obtain Medical History. 
 
Congestive Heart Failure 
Pulmonary Edema: Acute corre...
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Add to cartChest Pain correct answer: 1. Treatment per Airway/ventilation/oxygen protocol. 
2. Transport ASAP 
3. Monitor VS, Make pt comfortable, loosen constricting garments, administer asa 4 pediatric chewable . iIV NS TKO. Obtain Medical History. 
 
Congestive Heart Failure 
Pulmonary Edema: Acute corre...
ETCO2 ventilation recommendations correct answer: End tidal CO2 concentration (ETCO2) The highest concentration of expired CO2measured in the expired breath, normally at the end of the breath (see figure one). 
 
clinically indicated field diagnostic testing : blood glucose correct answer: Signs o...
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Add to cartETCO2 ventilation recommendations correct answer: End tidal CO2 concentration (ETCO2) The highest concentration of expired CO2measured in the expired breath, normally at the end of the breath (see figure one). 
 
clinically indicated field diagnostic testing : blood glucose correct answer: Signs o...
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Name the two ways of Airway Positioning correct answer: Head tilt chin lift(not for trauma 
Jaw thrust 
 
What is the Airway Maintenance Order? correct answer: Positioning 
Insert OPA 
Insert NPA 
 
Name the two types of Breathing Equipment/Techniques correct answer: Nasal Canula 2-4 lpm 
Non-Reb...
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Add to cartName the two ways of Airway Positioning correct answer: Head tilt chin lift(not for trauma 
Jaw thrust 
 
What is the Airway Maintenance Order? correct answer: Positioning 
Insert OPA 
Insert NPA 
 
Name the two types of Breathing Equipment/Techniques correct answer: Nasal Canula 2-4 lpm 
Non-Reb...
How much does a patient have to weigh to be treated as an adult? correct answer: 37 kg GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2 page 11 
 
Pediatric "Trauma" patients are those who are less than ______ years of age correct answer: 14 
page 11 
 
Regarding General guidelines for transport of patients receiving bl...
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Add to cartHow much does a patient have to weigh to be treated as an adult? correct answer: 37 kg GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2 page 11 
 
Pediatric "Trauma" patients are those who are less than ______ years of age correct answer: 14 
page 11 
 
Regarding General guidelines for transport of patients receiving bl...
PREHOSPITAL PREDETERMINATION OF DEATH 
 
When that patient is obviously dead, no ___/___shall be initiated or continued. 
 
 
The obviously dead who, in addition to the absence of respiration and cardiac activity, have suffered one of more: 
 
1) 
2) 
3) 
4) 
5) correct answer: PREHOSPITAL PREDE...
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Add to cartPREHOSPITAL PREDETERMINATION OF DEATH 
 
When that patient is obviously dead, no ___/___shall be initiated or continued. 
 
 
The obviously dead who, in addition to the absence of respiration and cardiac activity, have suffered one of more: 
 
1) 
2) 
3) 
4) 
5) correct answer: PREHOSPITAL PREDE...
1. Respond to the Scene in a Safe Manner correct answer: -Review dispatch information. 
-Use lights and sirens and/or pre-emptive devices when responding as appropriate per emergency 
medical dispatch information and local guidelines. 
 
2. Scene Arrival and Size-Up correct answer: -Utilize Body S...
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Add to cart1. Respond to the Scene in a Safe Manner correct answer: -Review dispatch information. 
-Use lights and sirens and/or pre-emptive devices when responding as appropriate per emergency 
medical dispatch information and local guidelines. 
 
2. Scene Arrival and Size-Up correct answer: -Utilize Body S...
On-Line Medical Control Physician 
a. a physician authorized by the Medical Director and the Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) to provide advice and direction when such physician is present at the scene of an out-of-hospital medical emergency 
b. a physician authorized by the Med...
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a. a physician authorized by the Medical Director and the Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) to provide advice and direction when such physician is present at the scene of an out-of-hospital medical emergency 
b. a physician authorized by the Med...
IPAP stands for: correct answer: Initial Protocol for All Patients. 
 
Scene Size-Up: As you approach the scene, assure safety for (Blank) and (Blank). correct answer: yourself; the patient. 
 
Resources should not be disregarded until: correct answer: a patient assessment has been completed and ...
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Add to cartIPAP stands for: correct answer: Initial Protocol for All Patients. 
 
Scene Size-Up: As you approach the scene, assure safety for (Blank) and (Blank). correct answer: yourself; the patient. 
 
Resources should not be disregarded until: correct answer: a patient assessment has been completed and ...
Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what hospital? correct answer: Sunrise Hospital 
 
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? correct answer: Elevated Body Temperature 
Cool, moist skin 
Weakness 
Anxious tachypnea 
 
Nothing contained in these proto...
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Add to cartSexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what hospital? correct answer: Sunrise Hospital 
 
Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? correct answer: Elevated Body Temperature 
Cool, moist skin 
Weakness 
Anxious tachypnea 
 
Nothing contained in these proto...
Determination of Death (EMT only) correct answer: 1. Decapitation: visual examination of remains. 
2. Incineration: visual examination of remains. 
3. Decomposition: visual examination of remains. 
4. Separation of brain and/or heart from the body: visual examination of remains. 
5. Rigor Mortis: p...
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Add to cartDetermination of Death (EMT only) correct answer: 1. Decapitation: visual examination of remains. 
2. Incineration: visual examination of remains. 
3. Decomposition: visual examination of remains. 
4. Separation of brain and/or heart from the body: visual examination of remains. 
5. Rigor Mortis: p...
SNHD Manual correct answer: The goal of the manual is to standardize prehospital care in Clark County 
 
If a physician giving on-line medical consultation directs you to provide care not explicitly stated in the protocol manual you must...? correct answer: You and the telemetry physician must imm...
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Add to cartSNHD Manual correct answer: The goal of the manual is to standardize prehospital care in Clark County 
 
If a physician giving on-line medical consultation directs you to provide care not explicitly stated in the protocol manual you must...? correct answer: You and the telemetry physician must imm...
Which of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet? 
 
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is impractical 
B. Over a bullet wound 
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage 
D. None of the above correct answer: Pediatric pt with an u...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is an indication for the use of a CAT Tourniquet? 
 
A. Proximal extremity hemorrhage where the use of a tourniquet is impractical 
B. Over a bullet wound 
C. Pediatric pt with an uncontrollable extremity hemorrhage 
D. None of the above correct answer: Pediatric pt with an u...
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Procedures with a (black diamond) indicates what? correct answer: Are never to be performed without a Medical Control Physician (MCP) order. 
-you have to call Medical Control for authorization 
 
Items enclosed in braces ({ }) means what correct answer: are at the option of the department and its...
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Add to cartProcedures with a (black diamond) indicates what? correct answer: Are never to be performed without a Medical Control Physician (MCP) order. 
-you have to call Medical Control for authorization 
 
Items enclosed in braces ({ }) means what correct answer: are at the option of the department and its...
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Ref. 304 Purpose of base hospital 
 
Base hospital is ? correct answer: responsible for providing medical direction and destination to pre-hospital care personnel within LA County EMS system according to standard procedures consistent with statewide guidelines 
 
Ref. 304 Purpose of base hospital ...
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Add to cartRef. 304 Purpose of base hospital 
 
Base hospital is ? correct answer: responsible for providing medical direction and destination to pre-hospital care personnel within LA County EMS system according to standard procedures consistent with statewide guidelines 
 
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The BLS use of a glucometer will become a statewide standard protocol with the 2021 protocols and will be phased in by EMS operational programs no later than July 2022. correct answer: True 
 
A patient that is agitated but cooperative and making rational decisions, posing no immediate concern for ...
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Add to cartThe BLS use of a glucometer will become a statewide standard protocol with the 2021 protocols and will be phased in by EMS operational programs no later than July 2022. correct answer: True 
 
A patient that is agitated but cooperative and making rational decisions, posing no immediate concern for ...
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