AEMCA 2024 Exam Study Guide – With Questions & Answers (100% Verified)
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AEMCA Paramedics
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AEMCA Paramedics
AEMCA 2024 Exam Study Guide – With Questions & Answers (100% Verified)
AEMCA 2024 Exam Study Guide – With Questions & Answers (100% Verified)
According to the oxygen therapy standard in regards to COPD pts, paramedics shall attempt to maintain a pt SPO2 saturation of what value? - ANSWER - ...
, AEMCA 2024 Exam Study Guide – With
Questions & Answers (100% Verified)
According to the oxygen therapy standard in regards to COPD pts, paramedics shall
attempt to maintain a pt SPO2 saturation of what value? - ANSWER - 88-92%
If SPO2is not working, how should we be administering O2 to COPD pt & at what
value? - ANSWER - - 2L/ min via NC (above the pt home O2 setting)
- If the pt is not on home O2, start at 2L/min via NC.
According to the BLS, when should we be reassessing vitals of a COPD pt? -
ANSWER - Approximately every 10 mins.
According to the BLS, if a COPD pt's status starts to deteriorate, or if the pt indicates
they are feeling worse, how are we to adjust the O2? - ANSWER - Increase O2 by
2L approximatley every 2-3 mins.
According to the BLS, what are considered to be baseline vitals? - ANSWER - HR,
RR, BP, SPO2, GCS, pupils, skin condition & colour.
According to the BLS, what calls would typically warrant a cardiac monitor? -
ANSWER - - All VSA pt
- Unconscious/ altered pt
- Collapse or syncope
- Suspected cardiac ischemia
- Mod- severe SOB
- CVA
- Overdose
- Multi-system trauma
- Electrocution
- Submersion
- Hypothermia, heat exhaustion, heat illness
According to the BLS, how long should we be reassessing vitals (minimum)? -
ANSWER - 30 mins
According to the BLS, how should all CTAS 1 and 2 pt be moved? - ANSWER - Pt
should be moved to the stretcher using the most appropriate lift or carry.
According to the BLS, how should all CTAS 3-5 pt be moved? - ANSWER -
Transport the pt using the appropriate lift, carry or ambulatory assistance w/ respect
to pt condition.
When is it appropriate for a paramedic to carry out emergency treatment and
transport to a pt (according to the BLS)? - ANSWER - - The pt doesn't have capacity
- The pt is apparently experiencing severe suffering or is at risk.
- If the delay required to obtain a consent or refuse on the pt behalf will prolong the
suffering of the pt.
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