EMS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Chapters 190-193 in Rosens, compromising all of EMS. (57 cards)
1
Q
Outline differences in the management of hypothermic arrest.
ANSWERS
Pulse checks last 30 seconds
Max 3 shocks until temp >30 degrees
No IV medications until temp >30
Some say epi x3 max
Actively rewarm
2
Q
What are the medical TOR guidelines for BLS vs ALS crew?
ANSWERS
BLS
1. Unwitnessed by EMS
2. No ROSC
3. No shock delivered
ALS
1. Unwitnessed by EMS
2. No ROSC
3. No shock delivered
, 4. Unwitnessed by bystander
5. No bystander CPR
3
Q
What are 6 characteristics of an ‘ideal’ hemostatic agent?
ANSWERS
1. Easy to use
2. Non-perishable
3. Flexible
4. Durable
5. Cheap
6. Effective
7. Adheres to wound only
8. No tissue damage
9. No disease risk
4
Q
List 5 indications for cardiac monitoring post lightning strike.
ANSWERS
1. Cardiac arrest
2. ECG changes
3. Dysrhythmia
4. Chest pain
5. CAD
6. Cardiac RF
7. LoC
8. Significant injury
9. Hypoxia
, 10.Conductive injury
5
Q
List 3 drugs used to assist treatment in internal radioactive contamination.
ANSWERS
1. Prussian blue
2. DTPA
3. Potassium iodide
4. Penicillamine
6
Q
Describe 4 levels of PPE.
ANSWERS
Level A
Maximum resp/skin protection
Self-contained breathing system + full suit
Level B
Maximum resp/moderate skin protection
Air purifier, full face mask chemical resistant suit
Level C
Moderate resp/skin protection
Respirator filter + chemical resistant suit
Level D
Minimal resp/skin protection
Routine
7
Q
List 3 types of anthrax and 2 treatment options.
DETAILED ANSWERS\VERIFIED 100% LATEST
UPDATE
Chapters 190-193 in Rosens, compromising all of EMS. (57 cards)
1
Q
Outline differences in the management of hypothermic arrest.
ANSWERS
Pulse checks last 30 seconds
Max 3 shocks until temp >30 degrees
No IV medications until temp >30
Some say epi x3 max
Actively rewarm
2
Q
What are the medical TOR guidelines for BLS vs ALS crew?
ANSWERS
BLS
1. Unwitnessed by EMS
2. No ROSC
3. No shock delivered
ALS
1. Unwitnessed by EMS
2. No ROSC
3. No shock delivered
, 4. Unwitnessed by bystander
5. No bystander CPR
3
Q
What are 6 characteristics of an ‘ideal’ hemostatic agent?
ANSWERS
1. Easy to use
2. Non-perishable
3. Flexible
4. Durable
5. Cheap
6. Effective
7. Adheres to wound only
8. No tissue damage
9. No disease risk
4
Q
List 5 indications for cardiac monitoring post lightning strike.
ANSWERS
1. Cardiac arrest
2. ECG changes
3. Dysrhythmia
4. Chest pain
5. CAD
6. Cardiac RF
7. LoC
8. Significant injury
9. Hypoxia
, 10.Conductive injury
5
Q
List 3 drugs used to assist treatment in internal radioactive contamination.
ANSWERS
1. Prussian blue
2. DTPA
3. Potassium iodide
4. Penicillamine
6
Q
Describe 4 levels of PPE.
ANSWERS
Level A
Maximum resp/skin protection
Self-contained breathing system + full suit
Level B
Maximum resp/moderate skin protection
Air purifier, full face mask chemical resistant suit
Level C
Moderate resp/skin protection
Respirator filter + chemical resistant suit
Level D
Minimal resp/skin protection
Routine
7
Q
List 3 types of anthrax and 2 treatment options.
