SNHD EMT Protocols Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ....ANSWER ...-elevated body
temp
cool, moist skin
weakness
anxious tachypnea
When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - ....ANSWER ...-penetrating trauma
to the head and or neck with no evidence of spinal injury, injuries where placement of
the collar might compromise patient assessment, airway management, ventilation and/
or hemorrhage control, patient in cardiac arrest
which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? - ....ANSWER ...-
pelvic fracture or instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? -
....ANSWER ...-left in place, closed off, set to suction
identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ....ANSWER ...-
hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogel ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia
for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? -
....ANSWER ...-30''
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, resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the
following conditions have been met? - ....ANSWER ...-physician approves
termination of resuscitation, airway opened with basic life support measures, provide
effective ventilation with 100% oxygen for 2 minutes, preform bilateral needle
throacentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected.
the administration of nitroglycerin is contraindicated for any patient who has used
erectile dysfunction medications within the last 24 hours - ....ANSWER ...-false
what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ....ANSWER ...-skin rashes, itchy
sensations, hives, no respiratory involvement
what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ....ANSWER ...-only
those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants
capabilities.
when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ....ANSWER ...-when
it is routed via a recorded phone patch through the fire alarm office
for a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the
diastolic blood pressure must be between what range? - ....ANSWER ...-60-100
The sunrise hospital catmint area is for all adult trauma calls and pediatric step 3 trauma
calls that meet the trauma field triage criteria protocol and occur within the geographical
area border by paradise road to the west, Sahara avenue to the north, sunset road to the
south, and the country line to the east, are to be transported to sunrise hospital and
medical center and the medical directions for the treatment of the patient must originate
at the centre - ....ANSWER ...-true
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
Questions and Answers
which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ....ANSWER ...-elevated body
temp
cool, moist skin
weakness
anxious tachypnea
When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - ....ANSWER ...-penetrating trauma
to the head and or neck with no evidence of spinal injury, injuries where placement of
the collar might compromise patient assessment, airway management, ventilation and/
or hemorrhage control, patient in cardiac arrest
which of the following are contraindications for a traction splint? - ....ANSWER ...-
pelvic fracture or instability, knee, lower leg, or ankle instability
what should happen to orogastric or nasogastric tubes during transfer? -
....ANSWER ...-left in place, closed off, set to suction
identify the correct H's in the pneumonic H's and T's - ....ANSWER ...-
hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogel ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypothermia
for a suspected traumatic brain injury, how far should the head be elevated? -
....ANSWER ...-30''
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
, resuscitation of a traumatic cardiac arrest may be terminated when which of the
following conditions have been met? - ....ANSWER ...-physician approves
termination of resuscitation, airway opened with basic life support measures, provide
effective ventilation with 100% oxygen for 2 minutes, preform bilateral needle
throacentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected.
the administration of nitroglycerin is contraindicated for any patient who has used
erectile dysfunction medications within the last 24 hours - ....ANSWER ...-false
what applies for a mild allergic reaction - ....ANSWER ...-skin rashes, itchy
sensations, hives, no respiratory involvement
what type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ....ANSWER ...-only
those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the ambulance attendants
capabilities.
when can telephone contact to a receiving facility be used? - ....ANSWER ...-when
it is routed via a recorded phone patch through the fire alarm office
for a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the
diastolic blood pressure must be between what range? - ....ANSWER ...-60-100
The sunrise hospital catmint area is for all adult trauma calls and pediatric step 3 trauma
calls that meet the trauma field triage criteria protocol and occur within the geographical
area border by paradise road to the west, Sahara avenue to the north, sunset road to the
south, and the country line to the east, are to be transported to sunrise hospital and
medical center and the medical directions for the treatment of the patient must originate
at the centre - ....ANSWER ...-true
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
