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Emergency Medical Procedures & Protocols Flashcards

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  1. A patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome has a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. Which medication should be WITHHELD?

    Answer: Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual

    Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in hypotensive ACS patients (SBP <90 mmHg) as further vasodilation can cause hemodynamic collapse.

  2. Which intraosseous (IO) insertion site is PREFERRED in adults when IV access cannot be obtained rapidly?

    Answer: Proximal humerus or proximal tibia

    The proximal humerus and proximal tibia are the preferred adult IO sites; the proximal humerus allows faster drug delivery due to higher flow rates.

  3. What is the appropriate treatment for a patient with hyperkalemia presenting with peaked T-waves and widened QRS on the ECG?

    Answer: Calcium chloride 1 g IV to stabilize the myocardium

    Calcium chloride (or calcium gluconate) is given first in symptomatic hyperkalemia to stabilize the cardiac membrane and prevent fatal arrhythmias.

  4. During a difficult airway scenario, a surgical cricothyrotomy is indicated. What is the correct anatomical landmark for incision?

    Answer: Between the thyroid and cricoid cartilage (cricothyroid membrane)

    The cricothyroid membrane, located between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages, is the correct site for emergency cricothyrotomy.

  5. A patient with suspected stroke is being evaluated using the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. Which three assessments does this tool include?

    Answer: Facial droop, arm drift, and speech abnormality

    The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale assesses facial droop, arm drift, and speech abnormality — any one positive finding indicates high stroke probability.

  6. What is the MOST appropriate prehospital intervention for a patient with a sucking chest wound?

    Answer: Apply a vented chest seal or three-sided occlusive dressing

    A vented chest seal (or three-sided dressing) allows air to exit the pleural space during exhalation while preventing air entrainment during inhalation.

  7. When calculating a pediatric drug dose using the Broselow tape, what does the color zone indicate?

    Answer: The estimated weight range and corresponding drug doses/equipment sizes

    The Broselow tape color zones correspond to estimated weight ranges, with precalculated drug doses and equipment sizes for each zone.