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In a general trauma, what is the bolus when no radial pulse is present? - 1 L or 1000 cc What two conditions require transportation to the closest emergency rooms/hospitals? - Airway emergencies and chronic public inebriate What do you do for a suspected TBI? - Raise the head 30 degrees What triage system is used? - START What level do we usually keep SpO2 above? - 94% In a general adult trauma, a GCS below ___________ requires BVM. - 8 Is BVM an acceptable method if O2 can be kept above ...

AEMT Final Exam study guide with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version Epinephrine - 0.3-0.5 mg of 1:1000 for adults IM/.01 mg for children Albuterol - 2.5 to 5 mg in 3 mL NS nebulized, 1.25 to 2.5 mg for children Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - 25-50 mg IM or IV, 1-2 mg/kg for peds Naloxone - 0.4-2 mg, w/ 1-2 mg given IV Aspirin - 325 mg orally D50/D25/D10 - 25g slow IV push for adults,0.5 g/kg of D25 for peds, 0.5 g/kg D10 for neonates Glucagon - 1mg/1mL IM Nitro - 0.4 mg sublingually...

AEMT Exam study guide with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version 12. Authorization to use an automatic transport ventilator when transporting a patient requires which minimum level of EMS provider? A) EMR B) EMT C) AEMT D) Paramedic - B 17. An EMS system's primary service area (PSA) is the area where: A) all initial and continuing EMS education must be offered. B) the system is responsible for the provision of emergency care. C) the medical director allows personnel to exceed thei...

AEMT Protocols Study Guide with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version Telemetry Contact shall be established when? - A. For all time sensitive or life threatening condition transports. B. For all medical emergency in which the EMS providers judgement suggests consultation with a telemetry physician is necessary. C. For all trauma patients going to a trauma center. D. When telemetry contact is required per protocol. A Patient Care Report (PCR) will be completed for each incident/patien...

SNHD protocol test review with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version If the ability to adequately ventilate the patient cannot be established, the patient must be... - transported to the nearest emergency department Sexual assault victims under 13 should be transported to... - sunrise Sexual assault victims 13 to 18 should be transported to... - sunrise or UMC Sexual assault victims over 18 should be transported to... - UMC BVM is acceptable method of ventilation and managing air way i...

Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered what? - The patient's own Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) as prescribed Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar medication in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - True Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? - 1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated 2. Wrap cord and keep it moist 3. Insert glov...

A patient is defined as - A person who has a complaint or mechanism suggestive of potential illness or injury; A person who has obvious evidence of illness or injury; or A person identified by an informed 2nd or 3rd party caller as requiring evaluation for potential illness or injury Pediatric patient considerations - For patients < 18 yo, use the Pediatric Patient Destination protocol; Pediatric treatment protocols are to be used on children who have not yet experienced puberty. Signs ...

SNHD Protocol Exam Review with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version In a general trauma, what is the bolus when no radial pulse is present? - 1 L or 1000 cc What two conditions require transportation to the closest emergency rooms/hospitals? - Airway emergencies and chronic public inebriate What do you do for a suspected TBI? - Raise the head 30 degrees What triage system is used? - START What level do we usually keep SpO2 above? - 94% In a general adult trauma, a GCS below _________...

what percentage of oxygen should a patient receive? - greater than 94% when do you provide telemetry? - for all trauma and code 3 returns; the need for a physician orders; per protocol when can a crew deviate from a designated destination in accordance with the protocol? - patients who are more than 50 miles outside of protocol destinations which hospital is an adult sexual assault victim to be transported to? - UMC In what position should a patient who has a suspected traumatic brain inju...

Acetylsalicylic Acid - Aspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) class - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) action - Platelet inhibition Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) dose - Adult: 324mg PO (81mg tablets x 4) Pediatric: not recommended for use Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) route - PO - Chew and swallow Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) contraindications - Allergy to aspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) adverse reactions - None Activated charcoal Class...