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SNHD EMT PARAMEDIC PROTOCOL EXAM STUDY GUIDE (2026)

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Ace your 2026 Southern Nevada Health District certification with this comprehensive study guide. It features 250 actual exam questions, verified correct answers, and detailed rationales. Mastering these Southern Nevada Health District emergency medical procedures will give you a competitive edge. The study guide thoroughly covers crucial emergency procedures and critical decision-making guidelines. It includes exact steps for obstetric emergencies, such as umbilical cord presentation management, and criteria for terminating traumatic cardiac arrest resuscitation. You will also learn explicit protocols for stabilizing traumatic brain injuries, identifying heat exhaustion symptoms, and identifying absolute contraindications for traction splints and cervical stabilization. This guide is tailored for emergency medical technicians and paramedics aiming for an A+ grade.

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SNHD EMT PARAMEDIC PROTOCOL 2026 EXAM LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+

which of the following is considered supportive care? - ANSWER-suction the
airway, administer oxygen, position of comfort, splint, control bleeding, pain
medications (ALS only), emotional support, contact hospice, home health,
attending physician, or hospital as appropriate, be attentive of any actions
the patient may take to revoke his authorization to without life-resuscitation
treatment.



what protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? - ANSWER-
general assessment



choose all that apply if there is an umbilical cord presentation during child
birth - ANSWER-position patient in trendelenburg and slightly on left side,
Wrap cord and keep it moist, insert gloved hand to lift the baby off the cord,
obtain and document cord pulse.



what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? -
ANSWER-left in place, closed off, set to suction

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which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ANSWER-elevated body
temp

cool, moist skin

weakness

anxious tachypnea



When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - ANSWER-penetrating trauma
to the head and or neck with no evidence of spinal injury, injuries where
placement of the collar might compromise patient assessment, airway
management, ventilation and/ or hemorrhage control, patient in cardiac
arrest



which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? - ANSWER-
pelvic fracture or instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability



what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? -
ANSWER-left in place, closed off, set to suction



identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ANSWER-
hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogel ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia,
hypothermia

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for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated?
- ANSWER-30''



resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of
the following conditions have been met? - ANSWER-physician approves
termination of resuscitation, airway opened with basic life support measures,
provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygen for 2 minutes, preform
bilateral needle throacentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected.



the administration of nitroglycerin is contraindicated for any patient who has
used erectile dysfunction medications within the last 24 hours - ANSWER-
false



what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ANSWER-skin rashes, itchy
sensations, hives, no respiratory involvement



what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ANSWER-
only those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance
attendants capabilities.



when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ANSWER-when
it is routed via a recorded phone patch through the fire alarm office

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for a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility,
the diastolic blood pressure must be between what range? - ANSWER-60-
100



The sunrise hospital catmint area is for all adult trauma calls and pediatric
step 3 trauma calls that meet the trauma field triage criteria protocol and
occur within the geographical area border by paradise road to the west,
Sahara avenue to the north, sunset road to the south, and the country line to
the east, are to be transported to sunrise hospital and medical center and
the medical directions for the treatment of the patient must originate at the
centre - ANSWER-true



what is the treatment plan for heat cramps? - ANSWER-PO fluids as
tolerated, monitor and reassess, continue general patient care



a patient with a systolic blood pressure between what ranges may br places
in an ER waiting room? - ANSWER-100-180



which are approved stroke centers? - ANSWER-Centennial Hills Hospital,
Desert spings, Mountain View, southern hills, spring valley. st. rose Martin.
st rose siena, Summerlin, valley. sunrise, UMC

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