SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers

SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers Identify the Parkland Burn Formula for Fluid Replacement. - ANS 4ml x (body weight in kg) x (% BSA burned) = total fluids for 24 hours, Give 1/2 in the first 8 hours; give remainder over next 16 hours Pg. 28 For children, a fall greater than ______ requires transport to a Level 1 or 2 trauma center. - ANS 10 feet or two times the height of the child Pg. 127 What is the dose of Naloxone (Narcan) in the setting of a suspected overdose? - ANS 2.0 mg IN/IM/IV; may be repeated to a max dose of 10mg Pg. 45 For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to considering terminating resuscitation efforts? - ANS Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes Open airway with basic life support measures Perform bilateral needle thoracentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected Pg. 125 For a patient in Pulmonary Edema/CHF, who is hypertensive with a diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg, what is the dose of Nitroglycerin? - ANS 1.6 mg SL