SNHD Protocol Test Guide (Latest
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Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
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Question:
OPERATIONS PROTOCOLS.
COMMUNICATIONS
Answer:
Telemetry contact should be established by radio.
Telephone contact may only be used if the call is recorded via a
phone patch through the FAO at 702-382-9007.
1. Telemetry contact shall be established:
A. For all Code 3 transports.
B. For any medical emergency in which the EMS provider's judgment suggests
consultation with a telemetry
physician is necessary.
C. For all trauma patients going to a trauma center.
D. When telemetry contact is required per protocol.
2. For patients who meet Trauma Field Triage Criteria, telemetry reports shall
include:
,A. Patient age
B. Gender
C. Mechanism of injury
D. Ambulatory at scene
E. Suspected injuries
F. Vital signs
G. Airway status
H. Neurologic status
I. ETA
J. An incident identifier if multiple patients are involved (e.g. fire department
command code "Main Street
Command")
3. For all other patients, telemetry reports shall include, at a minimum:
A. Attendant/vehicle identification
B. Nature of call: INFORMATION ONLY or REQUEST FOR PHYSICIAN
ORDERS
C. Patient information (i.e. number, age, sex)
D. Patient condition (i.e. stable, full arrest)
E. History
1) Basic problem or chief complaint
2) Pertinent associated symptoms
3) Time since onset
4) Past history, if pertinent
F. Objective findings
,1) General status of patient
2) Level of responsiveness
3) Vital signs
4) Pertinent localized findings
5) Working impression of patient's problem
G. Treatment
1) In progress
2) Requests for drugs or procedures
H. Estimated time of arrival, including any special circumstances that may
cause a delay in transport.
Question:
OPERATIONS PROTOCOLS.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Continued
Answer:
4. Notification of transport shall be provided to the receiving hospital for ALL
other calls.
A. Notification can be completed via:
1) Radio
2) Telephone
3) EMSystem
B. Notification reports shall include:
, 1) Patient age
2) Chief complaint
3) Type of bed required (monitored/unmonitored)
4) Unit number
5) ETA
5. Providers will relay assessment findings and treatment provided to the
individual(s) assuming responsibility
for the patient(s).
6. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
7. All patients should be treated with dignity and respect in a calm and
reassuring manner.
Question:
OPERATIONS PROTOCOLS.
DO NOT RESUSCITATE (DNR/POLST)
Answer:
1. All patients with absent vital signs who do not have conclusive signs of
death (refer to Prehospital Death
Determination protocol) shall be treated with life-resuscitating measures
unless EMS personnel are presented
with a valid Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)/Physician Order for Life-Sustaining
Treatment (POLST) Identification/Order.
A. A valid DNR Identification is a form, wallet card, or medallion issued by
the Southern Nevada Health District,
Update ) Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)
Question:
OPERATIONS PROTOCOLS.
COMMUNICATIONS
Answer:
Telemetry contact should be established by radio.
Telephone contact may only be used if the call is recorded via a
phone patch through the FAO at 702-382-9007.
1. Telemetry contact shall be established:
A. For all Code 3 transports.
B. For any medical emergency in which the EMS provider's judgment suggests
consultation with a telemetry
physician is necessary.
C. For all trauma patients going to a trauma center.
D. When telemetry contact is required per protocol.
2. For patients who meet Trauma Field Triage Criteria, telemetry reports shall
include:
,A. Patient age
B. Gender
C. Mechanism of injury
D. Ambulatory at scene
E. Suspected injuries
F. Vital signs
G. Airway status
H. Neurologic status
I. ETA
J. An incident identifier if multiple patients are involved (e.g. fire department
command code "Main Street
Command")
3. For all other patients, telemetry reports shall include, at a minimum:
A. Attendant/vehicle identification
B. Nature of call: INFORMATION ONLY or REQUEST FOR PHYSICIAN
ORDERS
C. Patient information (i.e. number, age, sex)
D. Patient condition (i.e. stable, full arrest)
E. History
1) Basic problem or chief complaint
2) Pertinent associated symptoms
3) Time since onset
4) Past history, if pertinent
F. Objective findings
,1) General status of patient
2) Level of responsiveness
3) Vital signs
4) Pertinent localized findings
5) Working impression of patient's problem
G. Treatment
1) In progress
2) Requests for drugs or procedures
H. Estimated time of arrival, including any special circumstances that may
cause a delay in transport.
Question:
OPERATIONS PROTOCOLS.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Continued
Answer:
4. Notification of transport shall be provided to the receiving hospital for ALL
other calls.
A. Notification can be completed via:
1) Radio
2) Telephone
3) EMSystem
B. Notification reports shall include:
, 1) Patient age
2) Chief complaint
3) Type of bed required (monitored/unmonitored)
4) Unit number
5) ETA
5. Providers will relay assessment findings and treatment provided to the
individual(s) assuming responsibility
for the patient(s).
6. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
7. All patients should be treated with dignity and respect in a calm and
reassuring manner.
Question:
OPERATIONS PROTOCOLS.
DO NOT RESUSCITATE (DNR/POLST)
Answer:
1. All patients with absent vital signs who do not have conclusive signs of
death (refer to Prehospital Death
Determination protocol) shall be treated with life-resuscitating measures
unless EMS personnel are presented
with a valid Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR)/Physician Order for Life-Sustaining
Treatment (POLST) Identification/Order.
A. A valid DNR Identification is a form, wallet card, or medallion issued by
the Southern Nevada Health District,
