SNHD PROTOCOL TEST REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Question: If the ability to adequately ventilate the patient cannot be established,
the patient must be...
Answer: ✔✔ immediately routed to the closest medical facility with an operating
emergency department.
Question: Sexual assault victims under 13 should be transported to...
Answer: ✔✔ Sunrise Hospital.
Question: Sexual assault victims 13 to 18 should be transported to...
Answer: ✔✔ either Sunrise Hospital or University Medical Center (UMC).
Question: Sexual assault victims over 18 should be transported to...
Answer: ✔✔ University Medical Center (UMC).
Question: BVM is acceptable method of ventilation and managing air way if the
pulse oximetry can be maintained at...
Answer: ✔✔ 90% or higher.
Question: Neuro disorders or signs of hypo perfusion/shock in the presence of
abdominal pain my indicate...
Answer: ✔✔ an underlying abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Question: After each fluid bolus...
Answer: ✔✔ reassess and document a full set of vital signs to evaluate patient
response.
Question: In patients with abdominal/flank pain, nausea and vomiting, older than
35 years old...
Answer: ✔✔ maintain a high index of suspicion for a cardiac event and perform a
12-lead ECG.
, Question: Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in in any patient with...
Answer: ✔✔ low blood pressure (hypotension), abnormally slow heart rates
(bradycardia), rapid heart rates (tachycardia) without concurrent heart failure, or
diagnostic signs pointing to a right ventricular myocardial infarction.
Perform a 12 lead on all patients 35 years old experiencing... (suspected acute
coronary syndrome) -ANSWER ✔✔vague jaw/chest/abdominal discomfort
Always perform ___________ when administering Epi. -ANSWER ✔✔ECG
monitoring
For patients with altered mentation/syncope give oral glucose for a blood sugar
value... -ANSWER ✔✔less than 60
Dystonic reaction -ANSWER ✔✔involuntary muscle movements or spasms
typically of the face, neck and upper extremities, typically adverse reaction to drug
like haloperidol?
S.
A.
F.
E.
R. -ANSWER ✔✔Stabilize the situation
Assess and acknowledge the crisis
Facilitate the id and activation of resources
Encourage the patient to use resources and take action is his best interest
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
Question: If the ability to adequately ventilate the patient cannot be established,
the patient must be...
Answer: ✔✔ immediately routed to the closest medical facility with an operating
emergency department.
Question: Sexual assault victims under 13 should be transported to...
Answer: ✔✔ Sunrise Hospital.
Question: Sexual assault victims 13 to 18 should be transported to...
Answer: ✔✔ either Sunrise Hospital or University Medical Center (UMC).
Question: Sexual assault victims over 18 should be transported to...
Answer: ✔✔ University Medical Center (UMC).
Question: BVM is acceptable method of ventilation and managing air way if the
pulse oximetry can be maintained at...
Answer: ✔✔ 90% or higher.
Question: Neuro disorders or signs of hypo perfusion/shock in the presence of
abdominal pain my indicate...
Answer: ✔✔ an underlying abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Question: After each fluid bolus...
Answer: ✔✔ reassess and document a full set of vital signs to evaluate patient
response.
Question: In patients with abdominal/flank pain, nausea and vomiting, older than
35 years old...
Answer: ✔✔ maintain a high index of suspicion for a cardiac event and perform a
12-lead ECG.
, Question: Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in in any patient with...
Answer: ✔✔ low blood pressure (hypotension), abnormally slow heart rates
(bradycardia), rapid heart rates (tachycardia) without concurrent heart failure, or
diagnostic signs pointing to a right ventricular myocardial infarction.
Perform a 12 lead on all patients 35 years old experiencing... (suspected acute
coronary syndrome) -ANSWER ✔✔vague jaw/chest/abdominal discomfort
Always perform ___________ when administering Epi. -ANSWER ✔✔ECG
monitoring
For patients with altered mentation/syncope give oral glucose for a blood sugar
value... -ANSWER ✔✔less than 60
Dystonic reaction -ANSWER ✔✔involuntary muscle movements or spasms
typically of the face, neck and upper extremities, typically adverse reaction to drug
like haloperidol?
S.
A.
F.
E.
R. -ANSWER ✔✔Stabilize the situation
Assess and acknowledge the crisis
Facilitate the id and activation of resources
Encourage the patient to use resources and take action is his best interest
