SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam
Questions and Answers
1. For a patient in shock, what should the oxygen saturation be kept above
ANS94%
2. A patient on a legal psychiatric hold may be placed in the ER waiting room
ANSFalse
3. What is the goal of the protocol manual
ANSstandardize prehospital care in Clark County
4. Describe a partial thickness (2nd degree burn)SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
1 of 38 07/29/24, 04:55 AM ANSblistering
5. Oxygen therapy should be established to keep SpO2 above what level
ANS -
94%
6. When should defibrillation be attempted during a witnessed cardiac arrest
ANSImmediately
7. What must exist for an emergency care physician to direct a prehospital provider in
rendering care that is not explicitly listed within the protocols
ANSThe provider must feel capable,based on the instructions given by the telemetry
physician, of correctly performing the directed care.
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.SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
2 of 38 07/29/24, 04:55 AM 8. What is recommended if hypoxia is the cause of the cardiac arrest
ANSEarly ventilation
9. When transporting a patient to a remote outpatient emergency department, telemetry
contact does not have to be made
.
ANSFalse
10. What is the ideal scene time for a a patient having a stroke
ANSLess than 10 minutes
11. Localized cold injuries should be rubbed to warm the skin
ANSFalseSNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
3 of 38 07/29/24, 04:55 AM 12. For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the
pulse rate must be between what range
ANS60-120
13.Which of the following should be performed for a patient with hyperther- mia
ANSRemove from environment
Temperature measurement
Remove tight clothing Passive
cooling measures
14. What type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer
ANSonly those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the attendant's capabilities
15. Describe a dystonic reactionSNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
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Questions and Answers
1. For a patient in shock, what should the oxygen saturation be kept above
ANS94%
2. A patient on a legal psychiatric hold may be placed in the ER waiting room
ANSFalse
3. What is the goal of the protocol manual
ANSstandardize prehospital care in Clark County
4. Describe a partial thickness (2nd degree burn)SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
1 of 38 07/29/24, 04:55 AM ANSblistering
5. Oxygen therapy should be established to keep SpO2 above what level
ANS -
94%
6. When should defibrillation be attempted during a witnessed cardiac arrest
ANSImmediately
7. What must exist for an emergency care physician to direct a prehospital provider in
rendering care that is not explicitly listed within the protocols
ANSThe provider must feel capable,based on the instructions given by the telemetry
physician, of correctly performing the directed care.
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.SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
2 of 38 07/29/24, 04:55 AM 8. What is recommended if hypoxia is the cause of the cardiac arrest
ANSEarly ventilation
9. When transporting a patient to a remote outpatient emergency department, telemetry
contact does not have to be made
.
ANSFalse
10. What is the ideal scene time for a a patient having a stroke
ANSLess than 10 minutes
11. Localized cold injuries should be rubbed to warm the skin
ANSFalseSNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
3 of 38 07/29/24, 04:55 AM 12. For a patient to be transported to an approved alcohol and drug abuse facility, the
pulse rate must be between what range
ANS60-120
13.Which of the following should be performed for a patient with hyperther- mia
ANSRemove from environment
Temperature measurement
Remove tight clothing Passive
cooling measures
14. What type of patients should ambulance attendants transfer
ANSonly those whose therapy required during transfer lies within the attendant's capabilities
15. Describe a dystonic reactionSNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam.pdf file:///C:/Users/BADLANDS/Downloads/SNHD%20Paramedic%20Pro...
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