SNHD EMT Protocols Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
For a patient in shock, what should the oxygen saturation be kept above? -
....ANSWER ...-94%
A patient on a legal psychiatric hold may be placed in the ER waiting room -
....ANSWER ...-False
What is the goal of the protocol manual? - ....ANSWER ...-standardize prehospital
care in Clark County
Describe a partial thickness (2nd degree burn) - ....ANSWER ...-blistering
Oxygen therapy should be established to keep SpO2 above what level? -
....ANSWER ...-94%
When should defibrillation be attempted during a witnessed cardiac arrest? -
....ANSWER ...-Immediately
What must exist for an emergency care physician to direct a prehospital provider in
rendering care that is not explicitly listed within the protocols? - ....ANSWER ...-
The provider must feel capable,based on the instructions given by the telemetry
physician, of correctly performing the directed care.
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,Both the telemetry physician and the provider must acknowledge and agree that the
patient's condition and extraordinary care are not addressed elsewhere within these
medical protocols
The telemetry physician and the provider must immediately notify the Office of EMS &
Trauma System (OEMSTS) of the extraordinary care situation.
What is recommended if hypoxia is the cause of the cardiac arrest? -
....ANSWER ...-Early ventilation
When transporting a patient to a remote outpatient emergency department, telemetry
contact does not have to be made. - ....ANSWER ...-False
What is the ideal scene time for a a patient having a stroke? - ....ANSWER ...-Less
than 10 minutes
Localized cold injuries should be rubbed to warm the skin - ....ANSWER ...-False
For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the pulse
rate must be between what range? - ....ANSWER ...-60-120
Which of the following should be performed for a patient with hyperthermia? -
....ANSWER ...-Remove from environment
Temperature measurement
Remove tight clothing
Passive cooling measures
What type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ....ANSWER ...-only
those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the attendant's capabilities
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, Describe a dystonic reaction - ....ANSWER ...-Involuntary muscle movements or
spasms of the face, neck, and upper extremities
Typically an adverse reaction to drugs such as Haloperidol
Patients placed on backboard for extrication or movement should not be moved to a soft
matress - ....ANSWER ...-False
If cardiac arrest is witnessed by EMS or CPR in progress and patient is unresponsive
with no pulse, begin CPR at 30 compressions and two ventilations -
....ANSWER ...-False (need to do CCC)
Deep suctioning is recommended during neonatal resuscitation - ....ANSWER ...-
False
For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the GCS
score must be above what level? - ....ANSWER ...-14
What level trauma center is UMC? - ....ANSWER ...-1
What does optimal prehospital care result from? - ....ANSWER ...-(1) Careful
patient assessment
(2) Appropriate medical consultation
(3) essential prehospital emergency medical services
What protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? - ....ANSWER ...-
General assessment
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in a child? - ....ANSWER ...-
Hypoxemia
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Questions and Answers
For a patient in shock, what should the oxygen saturation be kept above? -
....ANSWER ...-94%
A patient on a legal psychiatric hold may be placed in the ER waiting room -
....ANSWER ...-False
What is the goal of the protocol manual? - ....ANSWER ...-standardize prehospital
care in Clark County
Describe a partial thickness (2nd degree burn) - ....ANSWER ...-blistering
Oxygen therapy should be established to keep SpO2 above what level? -
....ANSWER ...-94%
When should defibrillation be attempted during a witnessed cardiac arrest? -
....ANSWER ...-Immediately
What must exist for an emergency care physician to direct a prehospital provider in
rendering care that is not explicitly listed within the protocols? - ....ANSWER ...-
The provider must feel capable,based on the instructions given by the telemetry
physician, of correctly performing the directed care.
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
,Both the telemetry physician and the provider must acknowledge and agree that the
patient's condition and extraordinary care are not addressed elsewhere within these
medical protocols
The telemetry physician and the provider must immediately notify the Office of EMS &
Trauma System (OEMSTS) of the extraordinary care situation.
What is recommended if hypoxia is the cause of the cardiac arrest? -
....ANSWER ...-Early ventilation
When transporting a patient to a remote outpatient emergency department, telemetry
contact does not have to be made. - ....ANSWER ...-False
What is the ideal scene time for a a patient having a stroke? - ....ANSWER ...-Less
than 10 minutes
Localized cold injuries should be rubbed to warm the skin - ....ANSWER ...-False
For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the pulse
rate must be between what range? - ....ANSWER ...-60-120
Which of the following should be performed for a patient with hyperthermia? -
....ANSWER ...-Remove from environment
Temperature measurement
Remove tight clothing
Passive cooling measures
What type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer? - ....ANSWER ...-only
those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the attendant's capabilities
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
, Describe a dystonic reaction - ....ANSWER ...-Involuntary muscle movements or
spasms of the face, neck, and upper extremities
Typically an adverse reaction to drugs such as Haloperidol
Patients placed on backboard for extrication or movement should not be moved to a soft
matress - ....ANSWER ...-False
If cardiac arrest is witnessed by EMS or CPR in progress and patient is unresponsive
with no pulse, begin CPR at 30 compressions and two ventilations -
....ANSWER ...-False (need to do CCC)
Deep suctioning is recommended during neonatal resuscitation - ....ANSWER ...-
False
For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the GCS
score must be above what level? - ....ANSWER ...-14
What level trauma center is UMC? - ....ANSWER ...-1
What does optimal prehospital care result from? - ....ANSWER ...-(1) Careful
patient assessment
(2) Appropriate medical consultation
(3) essential prehospital emergency medical services
What protocols must be followed in the specific sequence noted? - ....ANSWER ...-
General assessment
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in a child? - ....ANSWER ...-
Hypoxemia
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 3
