CLARK COUNTY EMS PROTOCOLS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY
PASSED!!!(GRADED A+)
Question: What components are evaluated when using the "AMPLE" mnemonic
during a patient history assessment? Answer: ✔✔ The history gathering tool
stands for:
Allergies (known hypersensitivities to medications, environment, or food)
Medications (current prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, or supplements)
Past medical history (relevant pre-existing conditions, chronic illnesses, or
surgeries)
Last oral intake (the time and nature of the patient's last meal or drink)
Events (the sequence of actions directly leading up to the onset of the acute
illness or injury)
Question: What standard clinical medication does the abbreviation "ASA"
represent? Answer: ✔✔ Acetylsalicylic Acid (commonly known as Aspirin).
Question: What does the operational abbreviation "CCC" stand for in cardiac
resuscitation protocols? Answer: ✔✔ Continuous Chest Compressions (a high-
performance CPR strategy focusing on uninterrupted compressions).
Question: What medical diagnosis does the abbreviation "CVA" represent?
Answer: ✔✔ Cerebrovascular Accident (commonly referred to as a stroke).
Question: What specific traumatic findings are screened for when utilizing the
trauma assessment mnemonic "DCAP-BTLS"? Answer: ✔✔ The physical exam
tool stands for:
Deformities (abnormal shapes or misalignments in bony anatomy)
Contusions (bruising or discoloration beneath the skin)
Abrasions (scrapes or superficial skin loss)
, Punctures / Penetrations (holes, stab wounds, or foreign objects piercing the
skin)
Burns (thermal, chemical, or electrical skin damage)
Tenderness (sensitivity, pain, or discomfort elicited upon palpation)
Lacerations (cuts, tears, or deep gashes in the tissue)
DKA -ANSWER ✔✔Diabetic Ketoacidosis
ETT -ANSWER ✔✔Endotracheal Tube
GCS -ANSWER ✔✔Glasgow Coma Scale
GU -ANSWER ✔✔Genitourinary
HEENT -ANSWER ✔✔Heads, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
ICP -ANSWER ✔✔Intracranial pressure
IVP -ANSWER ✔✔Intravenous Push
IVPB -ANSWER ✔✔Intravenous Piggyback
JVD -ANSWER ✔✔Jugular Venous Distension
MAD -ANSWER ✔✔Mucosal Atomizer Device
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY
PASSED!!!(GRADED A+)
Question: What components are evaluated when using the "AMPLE" mnemonic
during a patient history assessment? Answer: ✔✔ The history gathering tool
stands for:
Allergies (known hypersensitivities to medications, environment, or food)
Medications (current prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, or supplements)
Past medical history (relevant pre-existing conditions, chronic illnesses, or
surgeries)
Last oral intake (the time and nature of the patient's last meal or drink)
Events (the sequence of actions directly leading up to the onset of the acute
illness or injury)
Question: What standard clinical medication does the abbreviation "ASA"
represent? Answer: ✔✔ Acetylsalicylic Acid (commonly known as Aspirin).
Question: What does the operational abbreviation "CCC" stand for in cardiac
resuscitation protocols? Answer: ✔✔ Continuous Chest Compressions (a high-
performance CPR strategy focusing on uninterrupted compressions).
Question: What medical diagnosis does the abbreviation "CVA" represent?
Answer: ✔✔ Cerebrovascular Accident (commonly referred to as a stroke).
Question: What specific traumatic findings are screened for when utilizing the
trauma assessment mnemonic "DCAP-BTLS"? Answer: ✔✔ The physical exam
tool stands for:
Deformities (abnormal shapes or misalignments in bony anatomy)
Contusions (bruising or discoloration beneath the skin)
Abrasions (scrapes or superficial skin loss)
, Punctures / Penetrations (holes, stab wounds, or foreign objects piercing the
skin)
Burns (thermal, chemical, or electrical skin damage)
Tenderness (sensitivity, pain, or discomfort elicited upon palpation)
Lacerations (cuts, tears, or deep gashes in the tissue)
DKA -ANSWER ✔✔Diabetic Ketoacidosis
ETT -ANSWER ✔✔Endotracheal Tube
GCS -ANSWER ✔✔Glasgow Coma Scale
GU -ANSWER ✔✔Genitourinary
HEENT -ANSWER ✔✔Heads, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
ICP -ANSWER ✔✔Intracranial pressure
IVP -ANSWER ✔✔Intravenous Push
IVPB -ANSWER ✔✔Intravenous Piggyback
JVD -ANSWER ✔✔Jugular Venous Distension
MAD -ANSWER ✔✔Mucosal Atomizer Device
