NYS BLS Protocols
How many doses of albuterol can be given on standing order before contacting medical
control. - answer2
3 <---
4
6
The poisoning protocol addresses other poisonings like opioid overdose and CO
poisoning. - answer False
What is the time frame since "last known well time" to transport to a designated stroke
center? - answer3 hours
3.5 hours <--
4.5 hours
5 hours
Where should the tourniquet be placed to stop excessive bleeding? - answer2-3 inches
proximal to wound <--
High and tight
2-3 inches distal to the wound
wherever the tourniquet will fit
If a patient is in cardiac arrest providers should use what to perform adequate chest
compressions in a moving ambulance. - answera) Bystandard
b) Family memeber
c) Automatic devices <--
d) EMT
A provider must obtain a medical control order to give patients Epi who are not
prescribed the drug? - answerTrue
False <--
Which one of these is not a medical reason for a behavioral emergency? - answera)
Hyperperfusion <--
b) Hypoxia
c) Head Injuries
d) Hypoglycemia
, You have obtained a 12 lead EKG that confirms your patient is having a STEMI. What
should your transport time be to an angioplasty facility from time of patient contact? -
answer30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes <--
120 minutes
A patient has recently taken an erectile dysfunction medication. How long do you need
to wait before the patient is allowed to be assisted with taking Nitroglycerine? -
answer24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
No time limit. <--
Which of these would not be a consideration for obvious death? - answera) rigor morits
b) dependent lividity
c) submersion under water < 1 hour <--
obvious deformation
All of these documents are considered an advanced directive a provider may use on
standing orders except - answerDNR
eMOLST
MOLST
Living Will <--
Providers strictly guide their treatments for CO exposure patients by what the OCMET
(Rad 57) displays. - answerTrue
False <--
Dosage of Narcan - answer2.0 mg (1 mg per nostril)
Naracan frequency - answerevery 5 min w/ no change
What sign or symptom must a patient exhibit for a provider to administer Narcan? -
answera) Dialated pupils
--> b) Hypoventilation
c) sympathomimetic use
d) chemical dependancy
What is the dosing for the traditional narcan administration? - answer--> a) 2mg / 2mL
b) 1mg / 2mL
c) 2mg / 1 mL
d) 4mg / 4 mL
How many doses of albuterol can be given on standing order before contacting medical
control. - answer2
3 <---
4
6
The poisoning protocol addresses other poisonings like opioid overdose and CO
poisoning. - answer False
What is the time frame since "last known well time" to transport to a designated stroke
center? - answer3 hours
3.5 hours <--
4.5 hours
5 hours
Where should the tourniquet be placed to stop excessive bleeding? - answer2-3 inches
proximal to wound <--
High and tight
2-3 inches distal to the wound
wherever the tourniquet will fit
If a patient is in cardiac arrest providers should use what to perform adequate chest
compressions in a moving ambulance. - answera) Bystandard
b) Family memeber
c) Automatic devices <--
d) EMT
A provider must obtain a medical control order to give patients Epi who are not
prescribed the drug? - answerTrue
False <--
Which one of these is not a medical reason for a behavioral emergency? - answera)
Hyperperfusion <--
b) Hypoxia
c) Head Injuries
d) Hypoglycemia
, You have obtained a 12 lead EKG that confirms your patient is having a STEMI. What
should your transport time be to an angioplasty facility from time of patient contact? -
answer30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes <--
120 minutes
A patient has recently taken an erectile dysfunction medication. How long do you need
to wait before the patient is allowed to be assisted with taking Nitroglycerine? -
answer24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
No time limit. <--
Which of these would not be a consideration for obvious death? - answera) rigor morits
b) dependent lividity
c) submersion under water < 1 hour <--
obvious deformation
All of these documents are considered an advanced directive a provider may use on
standing orders except - answerDNR
eMOLST
MOLST
Living Will <--
Providers strictly guide their treatments for CO exposure patients by what the OCMET
(Rad 57) displays. - answerTrue
False <--
Dosage of Narcan - answer2.0 mg (1 mg per nostril)
Naracan frequency - answerevery 5 min w/ no change
What sign or symptom must a patient exhibit for a provider to administer Narcan? -
answera) Dialated pupils
--> b) Hypoventilation
c) sympathomimetic use
d) chemical dependancy
What is the dosing for the traditional narcan administration? - answer--> a) 2mg / 2mL
b) 1mg / 2mL
c) 2mg / 1 mL
d) 4mg / 4 mL
