SNHD PARAMEDIC PROTOCOL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 BRAND NEW
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS| ACE YOUR
GRADES!
What is the criteria for treating a patient with therapeutic
hypothermia after return of spontaneous circulation? - correct
answer -Greater than 18 years of age, No purposeful response to
voice or pain, Temperature S/P ROSC > 34°C (93°F), Blood
Glucose > 60, Sustained ETCO2 waveform monitoring in place,
Cardiac arrest not due to trauma, Not pregnant
Pg. 65
What is the maximum amount of Normal Saline that can be
administered to a pediatric patient who is burned and is showing
signs of hypo perfusion or has more than 10% of their total BSA
burned? - correct answer -60 ml/kg
Pg. 84
Which patients DO NOT need spinal immobilization? - correct
answer -Penetrating trauma to the head and/or neck and no
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evidence of spinal injury, Injuries where placement of the collar
might compromise patient assessment, airway management,
ventilation and/or hemorrhage control, Patients in cardiac arrest
Pg. 132
What is the dose of Sodium Bicarbonate in the setting of a
suspected TCA/ASA overdose? - correct answer -1.0 mEq/kg of
8.4%
Pg. 45
What should be used as adjunctive therapy for a patient less than
12 years of age who requires endotracheal intubation? - correct
answer -Midazolam (Versed) 0.1mg/kg
Pg. 137
What is the APGAR score?
Arms/legs are flexed
Pulse above 100
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Patient grimaces
Appearance is normal except for extremities
Patient is crying - correct answer -7
Pg. 34
What is the pediatric dose of Magnesium Sulfate in a pediatric
patient with Torsades De Pointes? - correct answer -25 mg/kg in
50cc Normal Saline over 10 minutes
Pg. 108
A patient who has received which medication(s) can be placed in
the ER waiting room? - correct answer -Morphine, Ondansetron
(Zofran)
Pg. 130
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or
hives with no respiratory involvement - correct answer -True
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Pg. 20
Hypoxemia is a common cause of bradycardia. - correct answer -
True
Pg. 26
What can be used to maintain sedation for endotracheal
intubation? - correct answer -Diazepam (Valium), Midazolam
(Versed)
Pg. 67
Before a vagal maneuver can be performed on an adult patient,
what must the patient have performed on them? - correct answer
-Cardiac monitoring, Vascular access
Pg. 147
Midazolam (Versed) is recommended for use in children
experiencing behavioral emergencies? - correct answer -False