ICEMA Protocol Test Questions with Correct Answers 2025/2026

ICEMA Protocol Test Questions with Correct Answers 2025/2026 What size gauge/needle do you use for needle cricothyrotomy? - Correct Answer 10-16 Needle cricothyrotomy procedure ? - Correct Answer - Absolute contraindication: Transection of the distal trachea. - Monitor EtCO2 and wave form capnography. - Monitor pulse oximetry. - Contact base hospital if unable to ventilate adequately and transport immediately to the closest hospital for airway management. If patient transfer of care and patient offloading from the ambulance gurney exceeds 25 mins what happens to the hospital? - Correct Answer It is documented and tracked as APOD (ambulance patient offload delay) APOD unusual event procedures for immediate offloading criteria: - Correct Answer - Stable V/S - Alert and Oriented - No ALS interventions in place - Is not on a Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 5150 hold When is vascular access clinically indicated (8100) ? - Correct Answer - Administration of IV medication(s), or - Administration of IV fluid bolus or fluid resuscitation. - In the judgement of the attending paramedic the patient's condition could worsen and either (a) or (b) noted above may become necessary prior to arrival at the receiving hospital ED. - Discontinue ECG monitoring before removing the patient from the ambulance if there are no clinical indications for cardiac monitoring.