SNHD Paramedic Protocol Study Guide ()
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A pregnant patient who presents with a cord presentation should
be placed in which position? Correct Answers Place on elbows
and knees with hips elevated
A trauma patient with a GCS of 14 must be transported to a
trauma center? True or false? Correct Answers False, a patient
with a GCS of 13 or less must be transported to a trauma center.
Acetylsalicylic Acid Correct Answers Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) action Correct Answers Platelet
inhibition
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) adverse reactions Correct
Answers None
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) class Correct Answers Non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) contraindications Correct
Answers Allergy to aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) dose Correct Answers Adult:
324mg PO (81mg tablets x 4)
Pediatric:
not recommended for use
,Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) route Correct Answers PO -
Chew and swallow
Activated charcoal
Action Correct Answers Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of
toxic substances
Activated charcoal
Adverse reactions Correct Answers Nausea
Vomiting
Activated charcoal
Class Correct Answers Adsorbent
Activated charcoal
Contraindications Correct Answers Altered mental status;
ingestion of acid, alkalis, or petroleum distillate;
an inability to swallow; previous administration of an emetic
Activated charcoal
Dose Correct Answers Adult:
50gm PO
Pediatric:
1gm/kg PO;
minimum dose 10gm
Maximum dose 50gm
Activated charcoal
Route Correct Answers PO
, Adult burn victim role of nines Correct Answers Head, 9.
Torso, 18 front & 18 back.
Legs, 18.
Arms, 9.
Groin, 1.
Albuterol Correct Answers Proventil
Albuterol (Proventil)
Action Correct Answers Bronchodilator
Albuterol (Proventil)
Adverse reactions Correct Answers Tachycardia
palpitations
anxiousness
headache
Albuterol (Proventil)
Class Correct Answers Sympathomimetic
Albuterol (Proventil)
Contraindications Correct Answers Hypersensitivity to the
drug
Albuterol (Proventil)
Dose Correct Answers Both adults and pediatrics:
2.5 mg and 3 mL SVN, repeat until improved
Albuterol (Proventil)
Route Correct Answers Inhalation by oxygen nebulization
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A pregnant patient who presents with a cord presentation should
be placed in which position? Correct Answers Place on elbows
and knees with hips elevated
A trauma patient with a GCS of 14 must be transported to a
trauma center? True or false? Correct Answers False, a patient
with a GCS of 13 or less must be transported to a trauma center.
Acetylsalicylic Acid Correct Answers Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) action Correct Answers Platelet
inhibition
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) adverse reactions Correct
Answers None
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) class Correct Answers Non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) contraindications Correct
Answers Allergy to aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) dose Correct Answers Adult:
324mg PO (81mg tablets x 4)
Pediatric:
not recommended for use
,Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) route Correct Answers PO -
Chew and swallow
Activated charcoal
Action Correct Answers Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of
toxic substances
Activated charcoal
Adverse reactions Correct Answers Nausea
Vomiting
Activated charcoal
Class Correct Answers Adsorbent
Activated charcoal
Contraindications Correct Answers Altered mental status;
ingestion of acid, alkalis, or petroleum distillate;
an inability to swallow; previous administration of an emetic
Activated charcoal
Dose Correct Answers Adult:
50gm PO
Pediatric:
1gm/kg PO;
minimum dose 10gm
Maximum dose 50gm
Activated charcoal
Route Correct Answers PO
, Adult burn victim role of nines Correct Answers Head, 9.
Torso, 18 front & 18 back.
Legs, 18.
Arms, 9.
Groin, 1.
Albuterol Correct Answers Proventil
Albuterol (Proventil)
Action Correct Answers Bronchodilator
Albuterol (Proventil)
Adverse reactions Correct Answers Tachycardia
palpitations
anxiousness
headache
Albuterol (Proventil)
Class Correct Answers Sympathomimetic
Albuterol (Proventil)
Contraindications Correct Answers Hypersensitivity to the
drug
Albuterol (Proventil)
Dose Correct Answers Both adults and pediatrics:
2.5 mg and 3 mL SVN, repeat until improved
Albuterol (Proventil)
Route Correct Answers Inhalation by oxygen nebulization
