SNHD AEMT Protocols Certification Exam Q&A Latest Verified/Tested

SNHD AEMT Protocols Certification Exam Q&A Latest Verified/Tested Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered what? - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-True Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated 2. Wrap cord and keep it moist 3. Insert gloved hand to lift baby off cord 4. Obtain and document cord pulse In order to treat a hyperkalemic patient the patient must be suspected of having hyperkalemia, EKG findings consistent with hyprekalemia, and hemodynamic instability. - CORRECT ANSWER-True For a traumatic cardiac arrest, what interventions must be performed prior to considering terminating resuscitation efforts? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Open airway with basic life support measures 2. Provide effective ventilation with 100% oxygenation for two (2) minutes 3. Perform bilateral needle thoracentesis if tension pneumothorax suspected Where should stable patients be transported? - CORRECT ANSWER-To a hospital of their choice What is the northern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sunset What is the eastern border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area? - CORRECT ANSWER-County Border What is the west border for St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus's trauma catchment area? - CORRECT ANSWER-I-15 Which patients should go to a hospital that has declared internal disaster? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to ventilate has not been established, and patients in cardiac arrest