EMS PROTOCOLS QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

All personnel must use their best judgment in administering treatment in the following manner: correct answer: The EMT/Paramedic may determine that no specific treatment is needed. • The EMT/Paramedic may consult medical direction before initiating any specific treatment. • The EMT/Paramedic may follow the appropriate treatment protocol and then consult medical direction. These protocols are to be used only when the EMT/Paramedic is on-duty as a representative of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR). Medical direction can be from: correct answer: District Captain. • Medical Directors. • ER Physician. BLS correct answer: Actions authorized for the EMT or Paramedic that are supportive in nature. • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (BLS) and Paramedic (BLS and ALS) actions are specified within each of these protocols. ALS correct answer: Actions authorized only for the Paramedic ADULT correct answer: Adult protocols are to be applied to patients age eighteen (18) and older. Unless otherwise indicated, the dosage listed next to the medication is the adult dose. PEDIATRIC correct answer: Pediatric protocols are to be applied to patients aged sevent