SNHD PARAMEDIC PROTOCOL
EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy
sensation, or hives with no respiratory involvement -
correct answer- True
Pg. 20
A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or
nausea/vomiting shall have a 12 lead EKG placed on them
if their age is over - correct answer- 35
Pg. 15
A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or
nausea/vomiting shall receive how much Ondansetron
(Zofran)? - correct answer- 4.0mg
,Pg. 15
A patient experiencing a behavioral emergency may be
placed in the prone position. - correct answer-
False
Pg. 23
A patient experiencing hyperthermia should have a
temperature taken. - correct answer- True
Pg. 39
A patient is any individual that, upon contact with an EMS
system, has which of the following? - correct
answer- A complaint or mechanism suggestive of
potential illness or injury, Obvious evidence of illness or
injury, An individual or informed 2nd/3rd party caller
requests evaluation for potential illness or injury.
Pg. 120
,A patient is defined as any individual that meets which of
the following? - correct answer- All of the
above (A person who has obvious evidence of illness or
injury, A person who has a complaint or mechanism
suggestive of potential illness or injury, A person
identified by an informed 2nd or 3rd party caller as
requiring evaluation for potential illness or injury)
Pg. 6
A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in
an ER waiting room if their respiratory rate is between: -
correct answer- 10-20
Pg. 12
A patient who has received which medication(s) can be
placed in the ER waiting room? - correct answer-
Morphine, Ondansetron (Zofran)
, Pg. 130
A patient who was ejected from a motor vehicle requires
transport to a Level 1 and 2 trauma center only. -
correct answer- False (Level 1, 2 or 3)
Pg. 127
A patient who was involved in a traumatic situation, with
a GCS less than ______ must be transported to a Level 1
or 2 trauma center. - correct answer- 13
Pg. 127
A patient with a possible crush syndrome should be
suspected of having hyperkalemia. - correct
answer- True
Pg. 38
EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy
sensation, or hives with no respiratory involvement -
correct answer- True
Pg. 20
A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or
nausea/vomiting shall have a 12 lead EKG placed on them
if their age is over - correct answer- 35
Pg. 15
A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or
nausea/vomiting shall receive how much Ondansetron
(Zofran)? - correct answer- 4.0mg
,Pg. 15
A patient experiencing a behavioral emergency may be
placed in the prone position. - correct answer-
False
Pg. 23
A patient experiencing hyperthermia should have a
temperature taken. - correct answer- True
Pg. 39
A patient is any individual that, upon contact with an EMS
system, has which of the following? - correct
answer- A complaint or mechanism suggestive of
potential illness or injury, Obvious evidence of illness or
injury, An individual or informed 2nd/3rd party caller
requests evaluation for potential illness or injury.
Pg. 120
,A patient is defined as any individual that meets which of
the following? - correct answer- All of the
above (A person who has obvious evidence of illness or
injury, A person who has a complaint or mechanism
suggestive of potential illness or injury, A person
identified by an informed 2nd or 3rd party caller as
requiring evaluation for potential illness or injury)
Pg. 6
A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in
an ER waiting room if their respiratory rate is between: -
correct answer- 10-20
Pg. 12
A patient who has received which medication(s) can be
placed in the ER waiting room? - correct answer-
Morphine, Ondansetron (Zofran)
, Pg. 130
A patient who was ejected from a motor vehicle requires
transport to a Level 1 and 2 trauma center only. -
correct answer- False (Level 1, 2 or 3)
Pg. 127
A patient who was involved in a traumatic situation, with
a GCS less than ______ must be transported to a Level 1
or 2 trauma center. - correct answer- 13
Pg. 127
A patient with a possible crush syndrome should be
suspected of having hyperkalemia. - correct
answer- True
Pg. 38
