Protocols
What medication can EMTs administer for suspected anaphylaxis in NYC?
What is epinephrine via auto-injector?
What’s the first step in bleeding control?
What is direct pressure?
What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for an adult patient?
What is 90–120 mmHg?
What’s the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
What is 30–60 breaths per minute?
What device keeps the tongue from obstructing the airway in an unconscious patient without a gag reflex?
What is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
At what blood glucose level can an EMT in NYC administer oral glucose?
What is less than 60 mg/dL with an intact gag reflex?
A pedestrian struck by a car is pulseless and apneic with obvious decapitation. What should the EMT do?
What is withhold resuscitation and notify dispatch/medical control of a DOA?
What’s the preferred position for a conscious patient in respiratory distress?
What is Fowler’s position?
What’s the first step if a newborn has a heart rate below 100?
What is provide positive pressure ventilation?
At what oxygen saturation (SpO₂) should oxygen generally be administered?
What is <92%?
What are the two medications EMTs in NYC are allowed to administer for asthma/COPD exacerbation?
What are albuterol (via nebulizer) and epinephrine auto-injector?
What is the proper treatment for a sucking chest wound?
What is an occlusive dressing taped on three sides?
What’s the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses a patient can self-administer before EMTs must contact medical control?
What is 3 doses within 15 minutes?
What does APGAR stand for?
What are Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration?
What is the maximum flow rate of oxygen when using a nasal cannula?
What is 6 liters per minute?
According to NYC BLS protocols, when should EMTs administer naloxone intranasally?
What is when a patient has suspected opioid overdose with respiratory depression and a pulse?
What systolic BP qualifies a patient as critical?
What is <90 mmHg?
What are the classic “3 P’s” of diabetic emergencies?
What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
What should you do if you encounter a limb presentation in childbirth?
hat is rapid transport and provide high-flow oxygen to the mother?
What is the maximum suction time for an adult?
What is 15 seconds?
Name three patient conditions where EMTs must always transport, regardless of refusal.
What are altered mental status, suicidal intent, and minors?
What’s the GCS score for a patient who opens eyes to voice, is confused, and localizes pain?
What is 12 (E=3, V=4, M=5)?
List two contraindications for assisting a patient with their prescribed nitroglycerin.
What are systolic BP <120 mmHg or recent use of erectile dysfunction medication?
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two rescuers performing CPR on an infant or child?
What is 15:2?
List three contraindications to CPAP.
What are altered mental status, hypotension, and suspected pneumothorax?