AEMCA perp exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025 What calls require a cardiac monitor → VSA, LOA pt, syncope, SOB, chest pain, overdose, abnormal vital sign
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AEMCA
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AEMCA
What calls require a cardiac monitor
→ VSA, LOA pt, syncope, SOB, chest pain, overdose, abnormal vital signs
what is the minimum time that you can monitor vitals at
→ q 30 min
The paramedic shall carry out emergency treatment on an incapable person if:
→ a) pt does not have capacity b) p...
→ a) suspected CO exposure b) upper airway burn c) scuba diving disorder d)
cardiopulmonary arrest e) complete airway obstruction
If SpO2 monitor is not working what signs are we looking for to administer high concentration
oxygen
→ a) hypotension b) abnormal pregnancy c) cynotic/pale d) respiratory distress e)
altered LOA
what is the special criteria outlined in the trauma field triage standard
→ a) age b) bleeding disorders c) burns d) pregnancy > 20 weeks
According to the spinal motion restriction standard what MOIs should you consider SMR
→ a) trauma associated with head or neck pain b) sports accident c) diving injury d)
submersion e) falls f) electrocution i) penetrating injury to the head,neck or torso
what does a DNR not allow us to do in an event of cardiopulmonary arrest
→ a) CPR b) artificial ventilation c) defibrillation d) resuscitation drugs e) trans-cutaneous
pacing f) insertion of OPA g) intubation
What is deemed obviously dead
→ a) grossly charred body and VSA b) decapitation, transection, visible decomp and
putrefaction c) open head/torso with outpouring of contents and VSA, Dependent
lividly and VSA , Gross rigor mortis and VSA
when can a paramedic restrain a pt who is violent
→ a) under police authority b) under Dr. authority c) pt in ambulance becomes violent en
route
when should escorts be used in the IV maintenance standard
→ a) blood products b) narcotics c) infusion rates greater then 200ml/hr d) central lines
e) potassium chloride to a pt under 18 f) pediatric pt under 2 yrs g) electronic pumps
when should an IV bag be changed
→ 150ml of solution remaining in bag
what conditions should we consider in the non traumatic abdominal standard
what are the symptoms that are consistent with the onset of acute stroke protocol
→ a) inappropriate words or mute b) slurred speech c) unilateral arm weakness or drift
d) unilateral facial droop e) unilateral leg weakness
what are contraindications for the stroke bypass protocol
→ a) CTAS 1 b) stroke symptoms resolved prior to paramedic arrival c) BGL under 4 d)
GCS under 10 e) seizure at onset or observed by paramedics f) terminally ill
palliative care pts
If stroke symptoms persist after correction of blood glucose is the pt contraindicated out of the
stroke bypass protocol
→ No
What are the fallowing indications for STEMI bypass
→ a) pt is > 18 yrs of age b) chest pain related to cardiac ischemia c) chest pain for <
12 hours d) 12-lead shows a STEMI ( 2mm elevation in V1 -V3 2 contagious leads ) or
( 1mm of elevation in 2 atomically contagious leads )
What are contraindications for the STEMI bypass
→ a) 12 lead shows LBBB b) pt is CTAS 1 c) transport time is 60 min d) PCP diversion such
as CPAP , VSA, or become symptomatic BP under 90
Should a paramedic apply defibrillation pads once a STEMI has been confirmed
→ Yes
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