EMS Protocols questions and answers
Pediatric protocols should be used until the patient is correct answer: 45kg or displaying signs of puberty; thereafter adult protocols should be used. If patients BGL is 60mg/dL and unable to swallow or Altered Mental Status give correct answer: Dextrose 10% (D10W pre-mixed bag), 250mL IV/IO over 2 min, repeat x 1 PRN in 3 - 5 min to BGL 80mg/dL or normal mentation; max dose 500mL symptoms of Cushing's Triad correct answer: Bradycardia, Hypertension (Wide Pulse Pressure), Irregular Respiration = Herniation for MILD Pain Control (May administer either medication or both together) correct answer: Acetaminophen 500mg PO x 2 AND/OR Meloxicam 15mg PO x 1 for MODERATE to SEVERE Pain (SBP must be 100mmHg and Naloxone readily available incase of opioid overdose) give correct answer: - Fentanyl 400mcg OTFC buccal x 1 -OR- - Fentanyl 100mcg IN x 1 For nausea or vomiting give correct answer: Ondansetron 4mg IV/IO or ODT PO, repeat x 1 in 15 - 20 min P
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