SNHD Paramedic Protocol Exam Study Guide Questions
With Complete Solutions
A mild allergic reaction involves skin rashes, itchy sensation, or
hives with no respiratory involvement Correct Answers True
Pg. 20
A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or
nausea/vomiting shall have a 12 lead EKG placed on them if
their age is over Correct Answers 35
Pg. 15
A patient complaining of abdominal pain, flank pain, or
nausea/vomiting shall receive how much Ondansetron (Zofran)?
Correct Answers 4.0mg
Pg. 15
A patient experiencing a behavioral emergency may be placed in
the prone position. Correct Answers False
Pg. 23
A patient experiencing hyperthermia should have a temperature
taken. Correct Answers True
Pg. 39
,A patient is any individual that, upon contact with an EMS
system, has which of the following? Correct Answers A
complaint or mechanism suggestive of potential illness or injury,
Obvious evidence of illness or injury, An individual or informed
2nd/3rd party caller requests evaluation for potential illness or
injury.
Pg. 120
A patient is defined as any individual that meets which of the
following? Correct Answers All of the above (A person who
has obvious evidence of illness or injury, A person who has a
complaint or mechanism suggestive of potential illness or injury,
A person identified by an informed 2nd or 3rd party caller as
requiring evaluation for potential illness or injury)
Pg. 6
A patient not on a legal psychiatric hold can be placed in an ER
waiting room if their respiratory rate is between: Correct
Answers 10-20
Pg. 12
A patient who has received which medication(s) can be placed
in the ER waiting room? Correct Answers Morphine,
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Pg. 130
, A patient who was ejected from a motor vehicle requires
transport to a Level 1 and 2 trauma center only. Correct
Answers False (Level 1, 2 or 3)
Pg. 127
A patient who was involved in a traumatic situation, with a GCS
less than ______ must be transported to a Level 1 or 2 trauma
center. Correct Answers 13
Pg. 127
A patient with a possible crush syndrome should be suspected of
having hyperkalemia. Correct Answers True
Pg. 38
A pregnant patient that presents with limb delivery shall:
Correct Answers Be placed in the left lateral recumbent position
Pg. 33
According to the burn protocol, how much Normal Saline
should be administered to a patient who shows signs of
hypoperfusion or has more than 10% of their body surface area
burned? Correct Answers 500ml
Pg. 27
According to the Rule of 9's, a single arm of a child accounts for
how much of the body surface area? Correct Answers 9%
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