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ICEMA PROTOCOL S EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ) |ALREADY GRADED A+
when is Nasotracheal intubation contraindicated and when should BH contact be made? - CORRECT ANSWER -Apnea.BHO needed in pt with facial trauma, anticoagulant therapy, failed CPAP and burns to airway.
Blunt chest trauma with increasing signs of respiratory distress and hypotension may be an indicator to perform? - CORRECT ANSWER-a needle thoracostomy
a patient that cannot be ventilated after failed BLS and ALS maneuvers would be a candidate for what? - CORRECT ANSWER-a needle cricothyrotomy
What criteria need to be met for the use of an esophagealtracheal airway device in an adult? - CORRECT ANSWER -- unresponsive with agonal respirations or apnea -pt must be 15 years old or older -must be over 4 feet tall 1 / 4
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What IO site requires BHO? - CORRECT ANSWER -distal femur
what conditions may necessitate the placement of a nasogastric/orogastric tube in the field? - CORRECT ANSWER-Full arrest
What conditions are relative contraindications for attempting vagal maneuvers - CORRECT ANSWER --Extreme hypertension -Suspected MI
- Suspected head/brain injury
What drugs may a paramedic transport and monitor during an ALS interfacility transport? - CORRECT ANSWER -all drugs under the paramedics scope of practice
hen an MCI occurs, what is the responsibility for the Base Station Hospital or (county communications center CCC)? - CORRECT ANSWER --Request bed availability of all local hospitals via Reddinet
- Notify receiving facilities of patients enroute 2 / 4
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- Notify facilities via Reddinet when all patients have left the
scene
What is the initial system used to rapidly triage and transport patients - CORRECT ANSWER -START Simple triage and rapid transport
What are the requirements for the application of restraints in the prehospital setting - CORRECT ANSWER --restraints must be padded or soft with a method for quick release -restraints placed by law enforcement officers require law enforcement officers to accompany the patient during transport
- patients must be transported while supine and shall avoid
- PMSC's shall be evaluated every 15 minutes
obstruction airway or vascular comprimise.
The paramedics are called to an alley where they find a 36-year- old male. He has obvious signs of rigormortis. The BIS providers who arrived first have started CPR. What shouldthe paramedic's next action be? - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop CPR, determine death, and contact the coroner or proper authorities
The paramedicsare at the apartment of a 56-year-old female with a history of cancer and diabetes. The patient is unresponsive 3 / 4
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with stable vitals and a blood sugar of 50. The family provides a valid DNR. What action should the paramedics take? - CORRECT ANSWER -Educate the family that this is reversible state, establish an IV, and administer dextrose
Which of the following situations require a paramedic to continue treatment and make Base Hospital contact before determining death andterminating further treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -When Asystole has been confirmed in 2 leads and there is no response after an initial cycle of ACLS drugs.
The paramedics are on scene with a suspected sudden infant death syndrome incident. What actions should they take? - CORRECT ANSWER --Providethe parent/caregiver with the number of the California SIDS Information Line.
- Assure the parent/caregiver that your activities are standard
- Follow individual department/agencies policiesat all times
procedure for the investigation al all death incidents.
According to protocol "Organ Donor Information," what should occur when attempting to locate an organ donor card. - CORRECT ANSWER -patient must be at least 18 years old and
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