SNHD PROTOCOLS EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Newborn Oral Glucose Indication. Answer: Glucose <40mg/dL
◉ Pediatric pulse rate for cardiac arrest. Answer: <60bpm
◉ Pediatric Narcan Dose and Route. Answer: 2-4mg intranasal
◉ What age is considered pediatric for sexual assault victims?.
Answer: <18 years old
◉ During an internal disaster by a hospital. Answer: that hospital
should be bypassed unless the patient is in cardiac arrest or
adequate ventilation cannot be established
◉ Mild, Moderate, and Sever signs of allergic reactions (Peds &
Adults). Answer: Mild- Skin reaction
Moderate- skin reaction w/ some respiratory involvement but the
patient can still maintain good tidal volume and air exchange
Severe- Respiratory difficulty
,◉ Who should you never use Narcan on?. Answer: Newborns
◉ Pediatric Patients with altered mental status- it is important to
not excuse____ causes. Answer: Drugs, alcohol, or diabetes
◉ Should narcan be administered before or after advanced airway
procedures?. Answer: Before
◉ A pediatric patients HR is less than 60bpm, what now?. Answer:
Immediately begin CPR
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Head. Answer: 18% BSA
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Arms. Answer: 9% BSA Each
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Legs. Answer: 14% BSA Each
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Anterior Trunk. Answer: 18% BSA
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Posterior Trunk. Answer: 18% BSA
, ◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Groin. Answer: 1% BSA
◉ Life resuscitating treatment includes. Answer: Chest
compressions
Defibrillation
Assisted ventilations
◉ Prior to transfer who is responsible for notifying the reciveiving
staff of reason, patient condition, and ETA?. Answer: The physician
to the receiving physician
◉ Criteria a patient must meet in order to be transported to a drug
and alcohol rehab facility (vs an emergency room). Answer: BP: 90-
180/60-100
Pulse: 60-120
Respiratory Rate: 12-22
Blood Glucose: 60-250
GCS: >14
Spo2: >94% or >90% for a smoker
No Medical Complications
No signs of trauma
No suspected head trauma
Approval of physican or mediacal staff prior to transport
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Newborn Oral Glucose Indication. Answer: Glucose <40mg/dL
◉ Pediatric pulse rate for cardiac arrest. Answer: <60bpm
◉ Pediatric Narcan Dose and Route. Answer: 2-4mg intranasal
◉ What age is considered pediatric for sexual assault victims?.
Answer: <18 years old
◉ During an internal disaster by a hospital. Answer: that hospital
should be bypassed unless the patient is in cardiac arrest or
adequate ventilation cannot be established
◉ Mild, Moderate, and Sever signs of allergic reactions (Peds &
Adults). Answer: Mild- Skin reaction
Moderate- skin reaction w/ some respiratory involvement but the
patient can still maintain good tidal volume and air exchange
Severe- Respiratory difficulty
,◉ Who should you never use Narcan on?. Answer: Newborns
◉ Pediatric Patients with altered mental status- it is important to
not excuse____ causes. Answer: Drugs, alcohol, or diabetes
◉ Should narcan be administered before or after advanced airway
procedures?. Answer: Before
◉ A pediatric patients HR is less than 60bpm, what now?. Answer:
Immediately begin CPR
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Head. Answer: 18% BSA
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Arms. Answer: 9% BSA Each
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Legs. Answer: 14% BSA Each
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Anterior Trunk. Answer: 18% BSA
◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Posterior Trunk. Answer: 18% BSA
, ◉ Pediatric Rule of 9's - Groin. Answer: 1% BSA
◉ Life resuscitating treatment includes. Answer: Chest
compressions
Defibrillation
Assisted ventilations
◉ Prior to transfer who is responsible for notifying the reciveiving
staff of reason, patient condition, and ETA?. Answer: The physician
to the receiving physician
◉ Criteria a patient must meet in order to be transported to a drug
and alcohol rehab facility (vs an emergency room). Answer: BP: 90-
180/60-100
Pulse: 60-120
Respiratory Rate: 12-22
Blood Glucose: 60-250
GCS: >14
Spo2: >94% or >90% for a smoker
No Medical Complications
No signs of trauma
No suspected head trauma
Approval of physican or mediacal staff prior to transport
