SNHD AEMT PROTOCOLS QUIZ
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED BY
EXPERTS 2024 UPDATED
Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered what? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>The patient's own Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) as prescribed
Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar
medication in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>True
Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated
2. Wrap cord and keep it moist
3. Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord
4. Obtain and document cord pulse
In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having
hyperkalemia, EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability.
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>True
For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to
considering terminating resuscitation efforts? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>1. Open
airway with basic life support measures
2. Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes
3. Perform bilateral needle thoracentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected
Where should stable patients be transported? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>To a hospital
of their choice
What is the northern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma
catchment area? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Sunset
What is the eastern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment
area? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>County Border
What is the west border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment
area? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>I-15
Which patients should go to a hospital that has declared internal disaster? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>The ability to ventilate has not been established, and patients in cardiac
arrest
, According to the Rule of 9's, the posterior torso of a child accounts for how much of the
body surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>18%
What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for a patient experiencing an allergic reaction? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>.5mg
Which of the following are not approved stroke centers? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Mesa View
Boulder City Hospital
North Vista
According to the Rule of 9's, the head of a child accounts for how much of the body
surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>18%
According to the Rule of 9's, a single arm of a child accounts for how much of the body
surface area? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>9%
According to the pediatric trauma assessment protocol, what is the pediatric fluid bolus?
- CORRECT ANSWER>>>>20 ml/kg
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or hives with no respiratory
involvement - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>True
Patients evidence of a stroke shall be transported in accordance with the: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Stroke Protocol
What is the total dose of Naloxone for a pediatric patient who is unresponsive with
respiratory depression and a suspected narcotic overdose? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>10 mg
What are causes of adrenal insufficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Long term
administration of steroids
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Addison's disease
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for neonatal resuscitation? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>3:1
Which of the following are presumptive signs of death? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Pulselessness
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