AEMCA 2024 STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
AEMCA
Evatee 9/30/24 AEMCA
,AEMCA 2024 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS!!
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.
According to the BLS, a paramedic shall transmit a report en route to the
receiving facility for what CTAS pt? Answer - CTAS 1 & 2
According to the oxygen therapy standard, paramedics shall attempt to
maintain a pt SPO2 saturation of what value? Answer - 92-96%
According to the oxygen therapy standard, what pt will continuously be
administered a high concentration of O2? Answer - - Confirmed or suspected
carbon monoxide or cyanine toxicity or noxious gas exposure.
- Upper a/w burns.
- Scuba- diving related disorders.
- CPR
- Completed a/w obstruction.
- Sickle cell anemia w/ suspected vaso-occulsive crisis.
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%
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