Maryland EMT Protocols Practice Test

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• What percentage does the back cover of an adult's body surface area?
• What is the primary purpose of oxygen administration in patient assessment?
• What is the first step in treating a pediatric patient experiencing an apparent life-threatening event?
• If a pediatric patient has a barky cough without stridor at rest, what form of croup is this and what is the priority level?
• During pediatric CPR, how should breaths be given?
• When should the APGAR assessment be conducted?
• What is a recommended treatment for heat exhaustion?
• What is category C for trauma?
• What percentage of an infant/toddler's body surface area do the genitals account for?
• What is the appropriate compression depth for a child during CPR?
• What is the main center for adult burn treatment?
• Which hospitals classify as level three trauma centers?
• When assessing neurological function, what indicates a serious condition?
• What is the total surface area percentage of the arms for an adult/adolescent?
• For an infant/toddler, what percentage of the body surface area is attributed to each leg?
• Which step comes first in the 16 steps to patient assessment?
• Within how many hours of the last known well time should a patient be transported to a stroke center?
• If a patient has an injury to the orbits, what is a critical step to take?
• What does category A for trauma indicate?
• At what glucose level should it be administered?
• Which step in the patient assessment process is assessed after "AVPU" status?
• In a motor response assessment, what score reflects a withdrawal response to painful stimuli?
• What is required after a patient is tased?
• What percentage is the head for an adult/adolescent?
• During a behavioral emergency, what is an important aspect of recovery or referral?
• What does option A MOLST A2 allow for?
• What should a responder check for when assessing a traumatic brain injury?
• What score is assigned to verbal commands being obeyed in motor response?
• What is the total body surface area percentage for both arms in a child?
• In the case of an unresponsive patient with no pulse, what should be initiated immediately?
• Where should a patient with a lower extremity injury be taken for treatment?
• What score is assigned to an abnormal response to a painful stimulus?
• How many hospitals are listed for dealing with burns?
• What is the initial treatment for heat cramps?
• What aspect of patient care does the mechanism of injury address?
• What is the maximum age considered pediatric regarding trauma?
• What is the total percentage of body surface area for both legs in an infant/toddler?
• When treating a burn victim, what is the first step?
• What should you allow a patient experiencing nausea and vomiting to do every 15 minutes?
• Where should you place your hands when giving CPR to an infant?
• Why is it important to provide a clinical impression during the radio report?
• What should be done for a patient with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning?
• What categories result in a score of 5 on the LAMS scale?
• For a patient less than five years of age experiencing an allergic reaction, how much Epinephrine at the 1:1000 ratio should be administered?
• At what rate should a child aged 1 to 12 years be hyperventilated?
• What is the worst score you can receive on the LAMS scale?
• What does category D for trauma assess?
• If you have a pediatric patient experiencing stroke symptoms, how should you position them?
• What is the priority level for a critically ill or injured patient requiring immediate attention?
• What is the primary goal of giving rescue breaths to a child?
• What action should be taken if a patient having a seizure appears to be injured?
• What is the significance of recording a LAMS score during a stroke consult?
• What score is given for extension in response to a painful stimulus?
• In which scenario should you hyperventilate a patient with a head injury?
• Which is NOT a recommended practice when hyperventilating a head injury patient?
• In the event of a traumatic injury, what is the first priority of an EMT?
• What is a typical heart rate for a newborn?
• For an adult patient, how often should one breath be given during CPR?
• What is the first step in the newborn resuscitation algorithm?
• What is a recommended action for a patient experiencing tachycardia?
• What is the proper response to moderate allergic reactions like hives?
• When two rescuers are performing CPR on an infant or child, what compression ratio should they use?
• How many total breaths should be given in two minutes for an adult during CPR?
• What should the lone rescuer begin with when someone is in cardiac arrest?
• What is the recommended ventilation rate for an unresponsive pediatric patient with a pulse?
• If an object is impaled in the eye, what action should be taken?
• What is the recommended monitoring frequency for vital signs in cases of acute coronary syndrome?
• For a patient with pulmonary edema or CHF, what is the first recommended action?
• What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?
• When transporting a priority one patient, where should they be taken?
• In the 16 steps of patient assessment, what does "SAMPLE" refer to?
• What is one of the exemptions from on-scene resuscitation?
• What score is assigned to no response or eye-opening?
• What is the appropriate rate for hyperventilating an adult or adolescent over 13 years of age?
• When treating an adult patient who is septic, what should be done regarding their position?
• What should be prioritized when performing CPR on an adult?
• How often should vital signs be reassessed for tachycardia patients?
• Which medication might you administer to a patient who is unresponsive and possibly diabetic?
• For burns covering 10% of the body or more, what should be followed?
• Which three items does the Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale assess?
• Which hospital is NOT mentioned for dealing with burns?
• What is the surface area percentage of the back for an infant/toddler?
• Before transporting a patient in cardiac arrest, what is essential to do?
• What should be avoided when dealing with a sexual assault patient?
• What does an Apgar score of 7-10 indicate?
• The surface area of a patient's palm is equal to what percentage of their body surface area?
• What action is required after a variance in protocol is discovered?
• What is the normal health rate for adults?
• If you have an unwitnessed arrest in a child, what should you do?
• If you have a witnessed arrest in a child, what should you do first?
• What conditions must be met to downgrade a call from ALS to BLS?
• What term should be used when notifying a receiving facility of a sexual assault victim?
• What score is assigned to an oriented and conversing patient for verbal response?
• What is the appropriate response after 30 seconds of BVM ventilation if a newborn's heart rate is less than 60?
• What is the role of Children's National Medical Center?
• What is the lowest score possible on the GCS scale?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of specialty alert?
• For a trauma patient, what must be recorded as part of the assessment?
• What is the bradycardia heart rate for a child aged 1 to 12 years?
• What is a recommended dose of aspirin for a patient experiencing acute coronary syndrome?
• Which center deals specifically with neurotrauma cases?
• What does AVPU stand for in patient assessment?
• Which factors are contraindications for terminating resuscitation?
• What is the inadequate respiratory rate for a child aged 1-12 years?
• For child defibrillation, what age range should a rescuer consider for using a dose attenuator system?
• What must be true for BLS to terminate resuscitation in patients 18 years and older?
• What score is assigned for localized pain in response to painful stimuli?
• Which priority level indicates a patient that does not require medical attention?
• What is one of the key observations to make in the environment when treating a patient for an apparent life-threatening event?
• Why is it important to complete a minimum of five 2-minute cycles of resuscitation before transport?
• What is the inadequate respiratory rate for an adult?
• Which condition is associated with moist, poor skin and dizziness?
• What is an important aspect of treating the newborn immediately after birth?
• What must you do if you variate from a protocol procedure?
• What percentage of an infant/toddler's body surface area does the abdomen represent?
• If a pediatric patient presents with a systolic blood pressure greater than 70 + 2X age, what does this indicate?
• If you find an infant with a pulse of 60, what should you do?
• What should be observed when caring for a patient in a behavioral emergency according to the SAFER model?
• What is one recommended action for a patient with acute coronary syndrome?
• For which type of patient is referral to a pediatric trauma center most critical?
• What is the bradycardia heart rate for an adult/adolescent greater than 13 years of age?
• Which of the following is a sign of herniation in head injury patients?
• How often should a stable patient be assessed?
• What score is assigned for no response regarding verbal response?
• For a child, what is the combined percentage of the abdomen and back?
• In which emergency situation would a patient be classified as Priority Two?
• What is one method to control bleeding in extremity trauma?
• When performing CPR on a child, what is the compression-to-breath ratio for single rescuers?
• What is the primary hospital for eye trauma treatment?
• What is the highest score a patient can achieve for motor response?
• What percentage of body surface is each arm for an infant or toddler?
• When should you attempt to transport a heat-related illness patient?
• What percentage of body surface area does each arm represent for an adult or adolescent?
• What is the typical systolic blood pressure for a newborn?
• What does the "F" in the SAFER model stand for?
• What score is given for a patient who is completely unresponsive?
• What type of allergic reaction is indicated by local swelling and itching at the site?
• What is category B for trauma?
• What dosage should be given to pediatric patients that weigh greater than 50 kg?
• What form of croup does a pediatric patient with a barky cough and stridor at rest without agitation have, and what is their priority level?
• What is the recommended action if a rescuer arrives at a scene and finds a child unresponsive?
• What is an important step when treating a pediatric patient with suspected stroke?
• What should be done for chemical burns?
• What is the highest score possible on the GCS scale?
• What score is assigned to a disoriented but conversing patient for verbal response?
• Which of the following symptoms is indicative of heat cramps?
• How many breaths per minute should an adult patient receive during CPR?
• What action should not be done if using AED on a child?
• If a patient presents with positive signs of stroke on the Cincinnati scale, what should be done next?
• What does Option B MOLST B allow for?
• What type of trauma does the Curtis National Hand Center specifically focus on?
• What should you do for a patient who has experienced a syncopal episode?
• What score is assigned for inappropriate words regarding verbal response?
• What should be done for a patient showing signs of frostbite?
• What respiratory rate is typical for a premature baby?
• What is a critical step in managing a patient with an allergic reaction that presents diffuse wheezing?
• In the case of cardiac arrest, which scenario requires immediate transport despite ongoing resuscitation?
• When using an AED without a dose attenuator on a child, what must be avoided?
• When a patient is having a seizure, what is a recommended action?
• In the patient assessment process, what is meant by "mechanism of injury/nature of illness"?
• For a pediatric patient, how often should one breath be given during CPR?
• How should a patient with heat exhaustion be cared for?
• What is an important step in treating a fracture or dislocated extremity?
• What information is essential to record for a stroke victim?
• Is it permissible to terminate resuscitation for a pediatric patient under 15 in traumatic arrest?
• What is required to terminate resuscitation of a pediatric patient in traumatic arrest under 15?
• For verbal response, what score does a person who is confused yet speaking achieve?
• What is a recommended action when frostbite is noted on a patient?
• What is indicated for treating associated trauma in burn patients?
• How many hands can be used when performing CPR on a child?
• What symptom is a characteristic of heat stroke?
• After calling 911 for a child in cardiac arrest, what should the rescuer do upon returning?
• What is the maximum time CPR should be stopped to check for signs of circulation?
• If a comatose patient has a GCS of less than 8 and is 18 years or older, what action should you take?
• What score is assigned to withdrawal from painful stimulus?
• What percentage of body surface area does each leg represent for an adult or adolescent?
• Which of the following must be included in a radio report?
• Which of the following is one of the first steps for an overdose or poisoning by ingestion?
• What is the correct compression to breath ratio for two rescuer adult CPR?
• From which age to which age is systolic blood pressure typically 90?
• What form of croup is exhibited by a pediatric patient with stridor at rest and signs of severe respiratory distress?
• During pediatric resuscitation, when is it appropriate to switch rescuers?
• What is the bradycardia heart rate for an infant less than one year of age?
• For a child, what percentage of the body is the combined total of the abdomen and back?
• What concentration of oxygen should be administered to patients with burns?
• When treating for vaginal bleeding, what should you check for?
• What is a necessary step when dealing with an unresponsive pediatric patient who has no pulse?
• Hives and/or mild wheezing are classified under which type of allergic reaction?
• What is essential to do when treating any trauma to the eye?
• What type of hospital should a pediatric patient with hand or extremity trauma be referred to?
• In the case of a tased patient, what should be done regarding the dart?
• If a lone rescuer finds a child in cardiac arrest, how many cycles of CPR should be performed before calling 911?
• Under what condition can you withhold resuscitation?
• What should you do for a patient with bradycardia?
• In case of a carbon monoxide exposure, what is the appropriate action for personnel?
• If the airway of a patient is obstructed, what should be checked before giving breaths?
• In the case of a laceration to the eyeball or globe, what should you do?
• When should you apply traction to a splinted extremity?
• What is the primary purpose of using CPR on a child in cardiac arrest?
• What is included in the vital signs listed during a radio report?
• How deep should compressions be when performing CPR on a child?
• What does the acronym SAFE stand for in relation to sexual assault?
• At what level of allergic reaction do you administer Epinephrine?
• How should you inform the consulting physician if you variate from the protocol?
• What score is assigned to spontaneous eye-opening on the GCS scale?
• What is the typical systolic blood pressure range for children aged 6 to 12 years?
• What are the five steps in the adult chain of survival?
• Can resuscitation for a pediatric medical arrest be terminated?
• What should you do first if you have a patient that has been sexually assaulted?
• What should be the priority action for a patient who has overdosed on opioids?
• What hospital is identified as a level one trauma center for both adults and pediatrics?
• What is a potential consequence of hyperventilation in head injury patients?
• What should be done with an amputated extremity?
• What is the maximum age considered pediatric for medical issues?
• If you find an infant or a child that has a pulse greater than 60 but not breathing, what should you do?
• If a patient is having a stroke, what is one of the recommended treatments following scoring?
• What is the maximum score possible on the Apgar scale?
• How often should rescuers change positions during adult CPR?
• In case of a foreign object not embedded in the eye, what is the first step to take?
• At what frequency should an unstable patient be assessed?
• What is the purpose of using an AED in a child with a witnessed cardiac arrest?
• For a patient experiencing an overdose through injection, what should you avoid doing?
• What should be included in the medical history acquisition during an emergency event?
• If a rescuer does not have a pediatric dose attenuator for a child, what can be used instead?
• What kind of Apgar score is indicated by a score of 4-6?
• What should be done for a patient experiencing hyperkalemia?
• Which of the following symptoms describes a severe allergic reaction?
• What is the percentage of body surface area represented by the head of a child?
• What is the hyperventilation rate for an infant under one year of age?
• What is the correct compression to ventilation ratio for CPR in newborns?
• What action should be taken if a newborn is apneic with a heart rate of less than 100?
• What is the primary focus when administering high-quality CPR?
• Which is a key consideration when using AED pads on a child?
• For a child, what is the percentage of body surface area attributed to each leg?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the adult chain of survival?
• What vital sign should be assessed alongside oxygen delivery during patient evaluation?
• When assessing a patient with bradycardia, what is crucial to continuously monitor?
• What is the first step to take when responding to an emergency involving a child?
• How many breaths per minute should a pediatric patient receive during CPR?
• What should be documented in a PCR for abuse/neglect cases regarding statements made by involved parties?
• What do all priority one patients require?
• For a patient with SIDS, what is one action that should be performed?
• Which step should be taken if a patient is experiencing heat stroke?
• What percentage of the body surface area does the abdomen and back together account for in adults/adolescents?
• What position should a patient with nausea and vomiting be placed in?
• What is the designation for patients with less serious but potentially life-threatening conditions?
• Which hospital is designated as a primary adult resource center?
• How often should rescuers switch roles during CPR?
• What priority represents a patient that is in a non-emergent condition?
• If an unresponsive patient has a pulse but is not breathing, what is the appropriate algorithm to follow?
• How should you position a patient with severe heat stroke?
• What is the best initial response for severe bleeding from an extremity?
• What should you do if you cannot carry out a physician's order?
• Pediatric dosing applies to patients weighing under how many kilograms?
• What is the inadequate respiratory rate for an adolescent aged 13-18 years?
• What percentage does each arm of a child represent in body surface area?
• Which of the following hospitals are considered level two trauma centers?
• What score is assigned for eye-opening in response to voice?
• During adult CPR, to what depth should the chest be compressed?
• What score is assigned to no response for a painful stimulus?
• How should you treat a patient with a burn according to protocols?
• Which of the following hospitals is designated for pediatric trauma?
• Which of the following is not a priority designation for patients?
• What is the first step to take for a patient experiencing vaginal bleeding?
• What does option A MOLST A1 allow for?
• What score is assigned to incomprehensible sounds regarding verbal response?
• When should a stroke alert be called during a stroke assessment?
• At 14 years of age, what is the expected systolic blood pressure?
• What score indicates a patient is non-responsive verbally?
• What is classified as a bad Apgar score?
• Which hospitals are known to have hyperbaric chambers?
• What is the percentage of the head for an infant or toddler?
• What score is assigned to eye-opening in response to painful stimuli?
• Which hospital specializes in treating hand and upper extremity trauma?