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EMS PROTOCOLS AND ASSESSMENTS EXAM 2025 |143 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
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When the heart goes into cardiac arrest that is precipitated by ventricular fibrillation, the likelihood of successful resuscitation roughly decreases by what percentage with each passing minute that no care is rendered? 15% 10% 20% 5% 2. A patient presents with signs of heart failure and an oxyg...

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EMS PROTOCOLS AND ASSESSMENTS EXAM 2025 |143 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS

1. When the heart goes into cardiac arrest that is precipitated by
ventricular fibrillation, the likelihood of successful resuscitation
roughly decreases by what percentage with each passing minute that
no care is rendered?
15%
10%
20%
5%

2. A patient presents with signs of heart failure and an oxygen
saturation reading of 88%. What immediate action should be
taken based on the established protocols for EMS?
Monitor the patient without intervention
Administer oxygen to the patient
Call for advanced medical support
Perform high-quality CPR immediately

3. What is the primary assessment tool used for evaluating a patient
with signs of acute coronary syndrome?
Blood pressure monitor
12-lead

, ECG Pulse

oximeter

Stethoscope

4. High-quality CPR includes which of the following?
allowing the chest to completely recoil after each compression
compressing at a rate of 80-100/minute

, keeping the victim on a soft

surface using your arm strength to

compress

5. Which patient assessment finding would require activation of the
rapid response team (RRT)?
Heart rate of 115 BPM
Blood pressure of 160/84 mm Hg
Chronic confusion from Alzheimer disease
Labored breathing and stridor

6. In a scenario where a patient is suspected of having a stroke, which
assessment tool should EMS personnel utilize to evaluate the patient's
condition effectively?
12-lead ECG
Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
SAMPLE
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines

7. Thrombolytic therapy for an acute MI with ST segment elevation is
most beneficial when administered within what time frame?
within the first 12 hours of symptom onset

within the first 5 hours of symptom

onset within the first 24 hours of

, symptom onset within the first 48 hours

of symptom onset

8. The mnemonic SAMPLE stands for:
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past pertinent
medical history, last oral intake, and events leading to the illness
or injury

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