SNHD Protocols Test 2026 – Southern Nevada Health District EMS Protocols Questions and Answers with Expert Solutions

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SNHD PROTOCOLS TEST 2026
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Chief Health Officer - correct answer-Fermin Leguen, MD, MPH




Who is the EMS Medical Director who serves on the Medical
Advisory Board for NLVFD? - correct answer-Alexander Malone,
MD




AED - correct answer-automated external defibrillator




AMPLE - correct answer-Allergies, Medications, Prior History,
Last Meal Eaten, Events leading up to Injury/Illness




AMS - correct answer-Altered Mental Status

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ASA - correct answer-Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)




BG - correct answer-Blood Glucose




BP - correct answer-blood pressure




BVM - correct answer-Bag Valve Mask




CCC - correct answer-Continuous Cardiac Compressions




CHF - correct answer-Congestive Heart Failure




COPD - correct answer-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease




CP - correct answer-Chest Pain

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CPR - correct answer-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation




CVA - correct answer-cardiovascular accident




DCAP-BTLS - correct answer-deformities, contusions, abrasions,
punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling




DKA - correct answer-Diabetic Ketoacidosis




ECG - correct answer-electrocardiogram




ETA - correct answer-estimated time of arrival




ETT - correct answer-endotracheal tube

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GCS - correct answer-Glasgow Coma Scale




GU - correct answer-Genitourinary




HEENT - correct answer-head, eyes, ears, nose, throat




HPI - correct answer-history of present illness




HR - correct answer-heart rate




ICP - correct answer-intracranial pressure




IM - correct answer-intramuscular




IN - correct answer-Intranasal