SNHD Protocol Exam
Questions and Answers
what percentage of oxygen should a patient receive?
Ans- greater than 94%
when do you provide telemetry?
Ans- for all trauma and code 3 returns; the need for a physician orders; per
protocol
when can a crew deviate from a designated destination in accordance with the
protocol?
Ans- patients who are more than 50 miles outside of protocol destinations
which hospital is an adult sexual assault victim to be transported to?
,Ans- UMC
In what position should a patient who has a suspected traumatic brain injury be
transported?
Ans- head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees
what should be utilized for an abdominal evisceration?
Ans- wet trauma dressing
what additional assessment should be considered when assessing a person with
abdominal/flank pain?
Ans- retroperitoneal palpation for kidney pain
what should be a consideration for female patients of childbearing age?
Ans- pregnant until proven otherwise
, you have a patient who is experiencing some respiratory involvement like
wheezing, yet the patient still maintains good tidal volume air exchange. What is
the severity of this reaction?
Ans- moderate
What is urticaria?
Ans- a skin rash with or without hives
What is angioedema?
Ans- swelling of the face that occurs due to an allergic reaction, commonly to
medications
what is the first line medication with a patient who is experiencing airway and
breathing difficulties in the presence of anaphylaxis?
Ans- epinephrine 1:1,000 0.5 mg via IM (max 1.5 mg)
- you may also administer the patients own auto injector
Questions and Answers
what percentage of oxygen should a patient receive?
Ans- greater than 94%
when do you provide telemetry?
Ans- for all trauma and code 3 returns; the need for a physician orders; per
protocol
when can a crew deviate from a designated destination in accordance with the
protocol?
Ans- patients who are more than 50 miles outside of protocol destinations
which hospital is an adult sexual assault victim to be transported to?
,Ans- UMC
In what position should a patient who has a suspected traumatic brain injury be
transported?
Ans- head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees
what should be utilized for an abdominal evisceration?
Ans- wet trauma dressing
what additional assessment should be considered when assessing a person with
abdominal/flank pain?
Ans- retroperitoneal palpation for kidney pain
what should be a consideration for female patients of childbearing age?
Ans- pregnant until proven otherwise
, you have a patient who is experiencing some respiratory involvement like
wheezing, yet the patient still maintains good tidal volume air exchange. What is
the severity of this reaction?
Ans- moderate
What is urticaria?
Ans- a skin rash with or without hives
What is angioedema?
Ans- swelling of the face that occurs due to an allergic reaction, commonly to
medications
what is the first line medication with a patient who is experiencing airway and
breathing difficulties in the presence of anaphylaxis?
Ans- epinephrine 1:1,000 0.5 mg via IM (max 1.5 mg)
- you may also administer the patients own auto injector
