SNHD EMT Protocol Updated Final Exam Questions and Answers

SNHD EMT Protocol Updated Final Exam Questions and Answers A patient is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 of puberty include - CORRECT ANSWER-chest or underarm hair on males, and any breast development in females. General Adult Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Scene safety / scene size up; NOI/MOI; PPE/BSI; Bring all equipment to patients side 2. Level of consciousness - unresponsive - check pulse- none - Cardiac arrest Airway - sigs of compromised or non protecting - Ventilation management Breathing - inadequate or resp. distress - Resp. Distress Circulation - bleeding - General trauma Disability - Altered or confused - altered mental status/syncope 3. History - HPI & AMPLE Vital signs and physical exam blood glucose testing if indicated Special treatment protocol as indicated Cervical Stabilization as indicated Comfort measures (splint, position of comfort) Vascular access as indicated Oxygen therapy to keep SPO2 94% 4. Radio contact for all trauma center patients, Code 3 returns, need for telemetry physician & as per protocol Transport per Disposition Criteria if applicable *Transport to closest facility for Airway emergencies (