Paramedic NCTI Major #1 Review Exam
Questions And Answers
Standing orders vs. Protocols
Pg. 19 -
correct answer ✅Standing order: is a type of protocol that is a
written document that is signed by the EMS systems MD that
outlines specific directions, permissions, and sometimes
prohibitions regarding patient care that is rendered prior to
contacting medical control.
Protocol: A treatment plan developed for a specific illness or injury.
Health, Lifting, and eating
Pg. 34 & 37 -
correct answer ✅**Todays education on nutrition suggest eating
from the four main food groups, Fruits and vegetables, meats,
grains, and dairy products.
Recommended that adults exercise at least 30 minutes of moderate
to vigorous exercise a day.
**While Lifting: Back upright and straight, always lift with your legs
NOT your back, breath when you lift, do not hold your breath! and
keep the weight close to your body. Ultimately minimize your lifts
and use the most amount of people when possible.
Standard Precautions
,Paramedic NCTI Major #1 Review Exam
Questions And Answers
Pg. 49 -
correct answer ✅Standard Precautions: The term currently used to
describe the infection control practices that will reduce the
opportunity for exposure of providers in the daily care of patients;
consider all body fluids, except sweat, to present a possible risk.
Always PPE up! Protective Glasses or full face shield, gloves, mask,
wash your hands after every call, wash your ambulance, use lotion,
dispose of sharps, etc.
standard precautions: (EMS) designed to aproach all bodily fluids as
being potentially infections
Universal precautions: (established by CDC) assumes that ONLY
blood and certain bodily fluids pose a risk for infectious diseases.
SEE TABLE 3 PG 48 for more complete details.
Stages of Grieving Process
Pg. 44 -
correct answer ✅Stage 1: Denial
Stage 2: Anger
Stage 3: Bargaining
, Paramedic NCTI Major #1 Review Exam
Questions And Answers
Stage 4: Depression
Stage 5: Acceptance
DNR's
Pg. 106-107 -
correct answer ✅DNR: is a type of advanced directive that
describes which life-sustaining procedures should be done in the
event of sudden deterioration in a patients medical condition.
**In doubt or confusion Contact Medical Control**
No presence of DNR, provide life saving interventions until
paperwork is provided.
DNR: must meet the following requirements to be valid
-Clearly state the patient's medical problem
-signature of the patient or legal guardian
-signature of one or more physicians
-some states, dnr contain expiration dates. DNR orders with
expiration dates must be dated inthe preceding 12 months.
Questions And Answers
Standing orders vs. Protocols
Pg. 19 -
correct answer ✅Standing order: is a type of protocol that is a
written document that is signed by the EMS systems MD that
outlines specific directions, permissions, and sometimes
prohibitions regarding patient care that is rendered prior to
contacting medical control.
Protocol: A treatment plan developed for a specific illness or injury.
Health, Lifting, and eating
Pg. 34 & 37 -
correct answer ✅**Todays education on nutrition suggest eating
from the four main food groups, Fruits and vegetables, meats,
grains, and dairy products.
Recommended that adults exercise at least 30 minutes of moderate
to vigorous exercise a day.
**While Lifting: Back upright and straight, always lift with your legs
NOT your back, breath when you lift, do not hold your breath! and
keep the weight close to your body. Ultimately minimize your lifts
and use the most amount of people when possible.
Standard Precautions
,Paramedic NCTI Major #1 Review Exam
Questions And Answers
Pg. 49 -
correct answer ✅Standard Precautions: The term currently used to
describe the infection control practices that will reduce the
opportunity for exposure of providers in the daily care of patients;
consider all body fluids, except sweat, to present a possible risk.
Always PPE up! Protective Glasses or full face shield, gloves, mask,
wash your hands after every call, wash your ambulance, use lotion,
dispose of sharps, etc.
standard precautions: (EMS) designed to aproach all bodily fluids as
being potentially infections
Universal precautions: (established by CDC) assumes that ONLY
blood and certain bodily fluids pose a risk for infectious diseases.
SEE TABLE 3 PG 48 for more complete details.
Stages of Grieving Process
Pg. 44 -
correct answer ✅Stage 1: Denial
Stage 2: Anger
Stage 3: Bargaining
, Paramedic NCTI Major #1 Review Exam
Questions And Answers
Stage 4: Depression
Stage 5: Acceptance
DNR's
Pg. 106-107 -
correct answer ✅DNR: is a type of advanced directive that
describes which life-sustaining procedures should be done in the
event of sudden deterioration in a patients medical condition.
**In doubt or confusion Contact Medical Control**
No presence of DNR, provide life saving interventions until
paperwork is provided.
DNR: must meet the following requirements to be valid
-Clearly state the patient's medical problem
-signature of the patient or legal guardian
-signature of one or more physicians
-some states, dnr contain expiration dates. DNR orders with
expiration dates must be dated inthe preceding 12 months.
