Kern County EMT Protocols Practice Test

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• What parameter should be monitored after administering glucose for hypoglycemia?
• What is the rationale for maintaining spinal precautions during transport?
• In a burn patient, when should you administer oxygen according to protocol?
• Which action is emphasized when handling suspected domestic violence or assault cases?
• In an alert patient who can swallow and is suspected of hypoglycemia, when should you give treatment?
• For a chemical burn, what sequence of actions should be taken?
• When should advanced airway management be considered and who should perform it?
• What is the first step in managing a suspected diabetic emergency?
• Which finding supports a diagnosis of heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion?
• Which action is indicated when spinal motion restriction is required?
• In trauma assessment, what is the purpose of the MOI assessment?
• In the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, how many signs prompt stroke activation?
• Naloxone is indicated in field EMS for which scenario?
• What are the two primary rhythm categories that an AED may identify as shockable?
• What are the key considerations for obstetric emergencies in the field per Kern County protocols?
• In penetrating trauma with cardiac arrest, which action is recommended?
• During obstetric emergencies in the field, why is maintaining warmth for mother and newborn important?
• In the SAMPLE history, which element stands for the last oral intake?
• Pediatric monitoring en route.
• What is a key aspect of pediatric assessment in EMS?
• In CHEMPACK management, how many Atropine/Pralidoxime doses are given for severe exposure?
• Which sign is commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?
• When an airway obstruction renders the patient unconscious, what is the immediate action?
• EMT's role in measuring oxygen saturation: which is correct?
• Chest pain assessment in ACS.
• What are the considerations for Do Not Resuscitate orders for Emergency Medical Technicians in Kern County?
• When is aspirin used in suspected acute coronary syndrome in prehospital care?
• When performing pain assessment using the OPQRST acronym, what does it stand for?
• For eye injuries due to trauma, what is the initial action?
• How should you manage a patient with suspected spinal injury during transport?
• Which statement best describes the role of medical direction in EMS medication administration?
• What is the adult naloxone dose for intramuscular or intranasal administration, including the maximum?
• During bites/stings, how should swelling progression be monitored?
• Oxygen should be given if SpO2 falls below what percent?
• Which item would be NOT typically included in a standard patient care report?
• In suspected spinal injury, what is the recommended initial action?
• Spinal immobilization during ambulance transport.
• Which is a common sign or symptom of BRUE?
• Which finding is not part of the SLUDGEM mnemonic?
• In suspected skull fracture or severe facial trauma, which airway adjunct is contraindicated?
• During reassessment, which component is evaluated as mental status?
• How should heavy vaginal bleeding in pregnancy be managed in the field?
• Which step is performed first in airway management with intubation?
• Which statement is NOT true about the ABCDE initial assessment?
• When a pregnant patient presents for active labor, which action best aligns with EMS protocol?
• In suspected cardiac arrest, what should be the EMT's first action?
• Which combination defines determination of death?
• What is the recommended analgesic/antipyretic for fever or pain in this protocol?
• In isolated penetrating trauma, what is recommended regarding cervical collar application?
• Which symptom is most consistent with hypoglycemia?
• During a suspected airway obstruction in a conscious patient, if the patient can still speak, which action is recommended?
• Which element best conveys the purpose of prehospital communication to the receiving facility?
• When should a tourniquet be used?
• Heat-related illness management.
• Which rule is essential when EMTs administer medications in Kern County protocols?
• What is the maximum intranasal medication volume per nare?
• What constitutes the primary survey and its sequence?
• What steps are essential when preparing for a multi-casualty incident in Kern County protocols?
• In obstetric emergencies, what should be prepared if delivery is imminent?
• In the initial patient assessment, what does the ABCDE acronym stand for?
• What is the initial management for a thermal burn greater than 10% TBSA?
• In suspected anaphylaxis when epinephrine is available per protocol, what is the immediate management priority?
• In neonatal resuscitation, what is recommended when the heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute?
• Which stroke assessment tool is commonly used in the prehospital setting?
• In Asystole/Pulseless Electrical Activity, what is the first action?
• What is the recommended initial management for pediatric dehydration due to gastroenteritis in prehospital Kern County protocols?
• In a patient with suspected hypoperfusion, which finding warrants placing the patient in shock position and keeping warm?
• What is the purpose of pre-notifying the hospital in suspected stroke?
• During a pulseless arrest, what is the correct action after attaching the AED and a shock is advised?
• Why is documenting onset and symptoms important for a suspected stroke patient?
• Why is it important to use age- and size-appropriate equipment and medications in pediatric care?
• Which statement best describes documenting a patient care report?
• Under Kern County protocols, when is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?
• Aspirin in chest pain: which statement reflects protocol?
• What is the purpose of prehospital pulse oximetry?
• Why should hyperventilation be avoided in post-resuscitation patients?
• In head injury with altered level of consciousness, what oxygen administration is recommended?
• Which vitals are routinely monitored during a patient reassessment?
• Which statement describes the use of backboard or KED during extrication and on the gurney?
• What is the main purpose of high-quality EMS documentation?
• What is the EMT's role in prehospital glucose management for diabetics?
• In head injury, when should you consider a supraglottic airway?
• For a patient with suspected spinal injury and a chest wound, what is the correct sequence of actions during transport?
• How should you expose a patient during examination while preventing hypothermia?
• Which action is part of standard precautions in EMS?
• What informs rapid transport decisions after the primary survey?
• In a multi-casualty incident, which color tag indicates immediate life-saving priority?
• How should you immobilize a suspected fracture with an improvised splint?
• In head injury assessment, which monitoring elements are essential?
• What is the purpose of standard precautions in EMS?
• Which of the following describes the purpose of evaluating MOI in trauma assessment?
• When is a nasal airway appropriate?
• Which set of equipment is essential for airway management in EMS?
• What are the indications for initiating bag-valve-mask ventilation in the field?
• What is the single-rescuer CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult?
• To administer nitroglycerin in ACS, which condition must be met?
• What is the goal of prehospital stroke management?
• In the OPQRST pain assessment, which component specifically asks what provokes or worsens the pain?
• Which statement about when to apply a tourniquet is accurate?
• If stroke symptoms are present, which protocol should be followed?
• In tachycardia with pulse, what is the initial action in field management?
• When is it appropriate to perform a secondary survey?
• Which condition is an indication for spinal motion restriction?
• What is the recommended PPE approach during suspected infectious exposures?
• For combative patients, which restraint protocol step is recommended?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the ABCDE initial patient assessment?
• What head position is recommended during an acute stroke assessment?
• Which statement best reflects EMT analgesia practices for pediatric patients in Kern County protocols?
• Two common initial actions for a patient with chest pain suggestive of ACS are:
• What is the general approach to pediatric dosing and equipment sizing?
• In post-resuscitation care, when should supplemental oxygen be provided?
• Which combination fulfills the criteria for determination of death?
• Which scenario describes the appropriate use of suctioning in EMS?
• What is a critical consideration when assessing a patient with head injury?
• When is suctioning indicated in EMS patient care?
• What immobilization steps should be taken for a patient with suspected spinal injury?
• Criteria for applying a tourniquet.
• Which action best helps ensure appropriate distribution of patients to hospitals during a mass casualty incident?
• If a patient is postictal, which protocol should be followed?
• What are the essential newborn care steps after birth per Kern County EMT protocols?
• In poisoning or overdose scenarios with potential HazMat exposure, what is the first step for responder safety?
• For bee stings, what is the recommended method to remove the stinger?
• In the context of dehydration management in pediatric patients, which action verifies fluid status and avoids unnecessary delays?
• For a patient with suspected stroke and ongoing symptoms, EMS should do what?
• Which finding is typical of a pneumothorax?
• What determines whether EMS can administer home medications?
• Which patient meets CPAP eligibility criteria?
• Which condition is a contraindication to CPAP?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to CPAP?
• Bradycardia management includes which initial step?
• For a moderate to severe allergic reaction, what is the recommended treatment?
• Moderate to severe allergic reaction requires epinephrine; when should it be given?
• Which sequence best summarizes chest pain evaluation and management under Kern County protocols?
• What is the first action in on-scene burn management according to Kern County EMT protocols?
• Can an EMT repeat an intranasal dose after 1 mL per nare?
• In crush injury management, which action aligns with trauma care policies?
• Which action is recommended when encountering severe agitation?
• Which technique is preferred for maintaining a clear airway in a patient with suspected spinal injury?
• Naloxone administration timing.
• In neonatal resuscitation, what is the recommended action when the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute after initial steps?
• In a patient with seizure amid fever, what is an appropriate post-seizure pediatric instruction?
• Which statement reflects the purpose of post-incident debrief and quality improvement?
• In neonatal distress with severe symptoms (e.g., agonal, gasping, absent respirations), what action is recommended?
• Neck/spinal injury transport order.
• Which treatment is recommended for severe bronchospasm during respiratory compromise?
• What is the first step in neonatal resuscitation immediately after birth?
• How should external hemorrhage be controlled in the field?
• Which practice is a recommended standard precaution in EMS?
• What does the SAMPLE history help determine?
• Which of the following is an indication for spinal motion restriction?
• Which items are included in the core components of assessing breathing quality?
• Which burn care action should be performed on scene if appropriate?
• In facial trauma with airway compromise, which approach best reflects Kern County EMT protocol airway management?
• In suspected cardiac arrest, when is defibrillation indicated?
• What findings are evaluated by the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?
• During airway management, how should oxygen be delivered during the procedure?
• After ROSC, what should EMS personnel do regarding the event's underlying cause?
• In the primary survey, the Disability component assesses what?
• What is the recommended treatment for external hemorrhage from an ear injury?
• How should you manage a conscious patient with a suspected spinal injury who is in pain?
• During transport of a newborn, which practice supports warmth and bonding?
• What is the purpose of a nasal airway and when should it be used?
• If a chemical exposure to the eye cannot be identified, what is the recommended action?
• When EMS approaches a patient with known asthma or COPD in respiratory distress, the appropriate action is to:
• According to protocol, advanced airway management should be performed by which personnel?
• How should a suspected opioid overdose be treated in Kern County EMT protocols?
• How should a sucking chest wound be managed in the field?
• Asthma/COPD escalation when bronchodilator not permitted.
• In field delivery, what is a general EMS priority?
• When should a finger sweep be performed during airway obstruction?
• What oxygen delivery rate is recommended when applying restraints to a combative patient?
• Which skin finding is a sign of hypoperfusion?
• What are the core components of assessing breathing quality in the field?
• Which sequence describes management for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
• What is the typical oxygen delivery rate via nasal cannula?
• What common triggers EMS should anticipate for anaphylactic reactions?
• Pediatric en route to hospital heightens addressed.
• Which elements are essential in scene size-up according to Kern County EMT protocols?
• In a mass casualty incident, what is the goal of triage?
• What is the EMT's initial management for anaphylaxis in Kern County protocols?
• Which of the following is NOT a sign of impending intracranial herniation?
• What is the first step in the EMS protocol for suspected hypoglycemia in an alert patient who can swallow?
• In a responsive adult with suspected hypoglycemia, what is the initial management per Kern County protocols?
• What is the purpose of a post-incident debrief and quality improvement per Kern County protocols?
• Which age range is listed as an indication for spinal motion restriction?
• When is an oropharyngeal airway contraindicated?
• What is the first action in scene size-up?
• What is a common prehospital stroke screening tool used in Kern County protocols?
• For mild neonatal distress, which action is recommended?
• In asthma or COPD respiratory distress, which therapy should be assessed per protocol?
• What sign indicates a tension pneumothorax?
• If the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is positive, what is the EMS action?
• When documenting a patient encounter, which key items should you include?
• What is the recommended transport directive after a resuscitation event in a pediatric patient?
• When using a scoop or basket stretcher, what is a critical factor in patient handling?
• Which combination represents essential airway management equipment?
• What is the initial approach to a patient with a suspected poisoning or ingestion under Kern County protocols?
• Which medication should be given first for suspected ACS if there are no contraindications?
• During resuscitation for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, how often should pulse checks be performed?
• What is a critical aspect of communications with the receiving hospital?
• Which step should be completed before intranasal administration?
• During scene size-up, what is the primary reason to assess the scene before approaching the patient?
• Under what condition should EMS delay IV access in the field?
• Which statement best describes the information captured by EMS documentation for the receiving facility and legal record?
• Where should a patient with suspected stroke be transported according to Kern County protocols?
• How should you respond to a patient who refuses EMS treatment and transport?
• What is proper initial management for suspected poison ingestion with airway compromise?
• Before moving a patient with suspected spinal injury, which action is essential?
• How should bleeding be controlled initially on a trauma patient?
• What is the initial step in management of epistaxis?
• Which set is most consistent with signs of hypoperfusion?
• How should heat illness be managed in the field?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?
• For a child under 1 year in cardiac arrest, when should an AED be used?
• In a conscious pediatric patient, which airway adjunct is contraindicated according to Kern County protocols?
• What is the recommended approach to spinal immobilization in an injured patient who is conscious?
• Which statement is true regarding nausea and vomiting management in this protocol?
• What is the correct AED workflow after turning it on and applying pads?
• What is the guidance for oxygen therapy decisions in prehospital practice?
• Which combination describes Cushing's triad?
• In isolated penetrating trauma, what is the cervical collar protocol?
• How should you manage a patient with suspected stroke who had a generalized seizure during transport?
• Which action best reflects appropriate management when a laboring patient presents?
• What is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) used for in Kern County protocols?
• How should a patient refusal of transport be addressed by the EMT?
• Which statement about personal protective equipment is NOT correct?
• If unable to ventilate during airway obstruction, what should you do?
• What should you include when contacting medical control for a patient with unknown treatment response?
• Which statement best describes effective pediatric EMS readiness?
• Which statement best describes post resuscitation care for a pediatric patient who has achieved ROSC?
• BRUE is usually observed in infants younger than how many months?
• What is the recommended approach for a patient with suspected meningitis or febrile illness in Kern County protocols?
• What is the recommended initial management for a pediatric asthma/COPD exacerbation under Kern County protocols?
• What is the immediate management priority for a patient with suspected chest trauma and signs of shock?
• What should you NOT apply to burn areas?