SNHD EMT PROTOCOL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DEFINITION OF A PATIENT - ....ANSWER ...-A patient is any individual that
meets at least one of the following criteria:
1) A person who has a complaint or mechanism suggestive of potential illness or injury;
2) A person who has obvious evidence of illness or injury; or
3) A person identified by an informed 2nd or 3rd party caller as requiring evaluation for
potential illness or injury.
PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ARE? - ....ANSWER ...-ANYONE UNDER 18 YRS
OLD
WAITING ROOM CRITERIA - ....ANSWER ...-1. Normal vital signs A. Heart
rate 60 - 100 B. Respiratory rate 10 - 20 C. Systolic BP 100 - 180 D. Diastolic BP 60 - 110 E.
Room air pulse oximetry >94% F. Alert and oriented x 4 2. Did not receive any parenteral
medications during EMS transport except a single dose of analgesia and/or an
antiemetic. 3. In the judgment of the Paramedic, does not require continuous cardiac
monitoring. Note: Any ECG monitoring initiated by a transferring facility may not be
discontinued by EMS personnel. 4. Can maintain a sitting position without adverse
impact on their medical condition. 5. Is left with a verbal report to hospital personnel
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, INTERNAL DISASTER CRITERIA - ....ANSWER ...-EMT can transport if
CARDIAC ARREST AND/OR INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRWAY and has
informed ER of delivery of patient
ALLERGIC REACTION PROTOCOL - ....ANSWER ...-EMT can assist with own
epi and mdi
Altered Mental Status (AMS) - ....ANSWER ...-EMT can administer oral glucose if
patient can maintain their own airway. BG below 60 only
SAFER Model - ....ANSWER ...-S.A.F.E.R. · S.tabilize the situation by containing
and lowering the stimuli. ·
A.ssess and acknowledge the crisis. · F.acilitate the identification and activation of
resources (chaplain, family, friends or police). ·
E.ncourage patient to use resources and take actions in his/her best interest. · R.ecovery
or referral
Burns (Burn Centers) - ....ANSWER ...-UMC & Sunrise
Cardiac Arrest - ....ANSWER ...-Adults: 2 in depth, 100 compression per minute,
30:2 ratio.
Unwitnessed: 2 min of cpr before AED
Witnessed: AED immediately
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DEFINITION OF A PATIENT - ....ANSWER ...-A patient is any individual that
meets at least one of the following criteria:
1) A person who has a complaint or mechanism suggestive of potential illness or injury;
2) A person who has obvious evidence of illness or injury; or
3) A person identified by an informed 2nd or 3rd party caller as requiring evaluation for
potential illness or injury.
PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ARE? - ....ANSWER ...-ANYONE UNDER 18 YRS
OLD
WAITING ROOM CRITERIA - ....ANSWER ...-1. Normal vital signs A. Heart
rate 60 - 100 B. Respiratory rate 10 - 20 C. Systolic BP 100 - 180 D. Diastolic BP 60 - 110 E.
Room air pulse oximetry >94% F. Alert and oriented x 4 2. Did not receive any parenteral
medications during EMS transport except a single dose of analgesia and/or an
antiemetic. 3. In the judgment of the Paramedic, does not require continuous cardiac
monitoring. Note: Any ECG monitoring initiated by a transferring facility may not be
discontinued by EMS personnel. 4. Can maintain a sitting position without adverse
impact on their medical condition. 5. Is left with a verbal report to hospital personnel
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
, INTERNAL DISASTER CRITERIA - ....ANSWER ...-EMT can transport if
CARDIAC ARREST AND/OR INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRWAY and has
informed ER of delivery of patient
ALLERGIC REACTION PROTOCOL - ....ANSWER ...-EMT can assist with own
epi and mdi
Altered Mental Status (AMS) - ....ANSWER ...-EMT can administer oral glucose if
patient can maintain their own airway. BG below 60 only
SAFER Model - ....ANSWER ...-S.A.F.E.R. · S.tabilize the situation by containing
and lowering the stimuli. ·
A.ssess and acknowledge the crisis. · F.acilitate the identification and activation of
resources (chaplain, family, friends or police). ·
E.ncourage patient to use resources and take actions in his/her best interest. · R.ecovery
or referral
Burns (Burn Centers) - ....ANSWER ...-UMC & Sunrise
Cardiac Arrest - ....ANSWER ...-Adults: 2 in depth, 100 compression per minute,
30:2 ratio.
Unwitnessed: 2 min of cpr before AED
Witnessed: AED immediately
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
