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SNHD AEMT PROTOCOLS QUIZ
EXAM WITH 100% CORRE CT
ANSWERS
Question 1: Patients in shock with known adrenal
insufficiency, should be administered what?
CORRECT ANSWER: The patient's own Solu-Cortef
(hydrocortisone) as prescribed
Question 2: 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
Question 3: 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
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moist, 3. Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord, 4.Obtain and document cord pulse
Question 4: 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
Question 5: 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
Question 6: Where should stable patients be transported?
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CORRECT ANSWER: To a hospital of their choice
Question 7: What is the northern border for St. Rose
Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area?
CORRECT ANSWER: Sunset
Question 8: What is the eastern border for St. Rose
Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area?
CORRECT ANSWER: County Border
Question 9: What is the west border for St. Rose
Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area?
CORRECT ANSWER: I-15
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Question 10: 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
Question 11: 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%
Question 12: What is the adult dose of Epinephrine for a
patient experiencing an allergic reaction?
CORRECT ANSWER: .5mg
Question 13: Which of the following are not approved
stroke centers?