Name EMS #
Address
Level of Training Agency
NYS CFR Protocol Exam
STREMS Council Region
1. Heat emergency: Cool patient by removing excess clothing and fan patient.
  TRUE FALSE
 
2. Stabilize hemophiliac patient by:
     R--Rush to hospital
     I--Isolate injury
     C--Compression
     E--Elevate
  TRUE FALSE
 
3. A hand off report summarizing patient information including age, sex, and chief complaint should be given to arriving EMS unit, which will take over care of your patient.
  TRUE FALSE
 
4. Unstable patients need the initial assessment repeated every 10 minutes.
  TRUE FALSE
 
5.All victims of motorcycle crashes are considered to be major trauma.
  TRUE FALSE
 
6. Pediatric major trauma protocol states to ventilate victim at a rate of 12 times per minute.
  TRUE FALSE
 
7.If patient refuses oxygen mask, do not give oxygen.
  TRUE FALSE
 
8. A newborn infant that is breathing spontaneously and crying vigorously should be placed on mother's abdomen as soon as possible without further treatment or assessment.
  TRUE FALSE
 
9. If a patient refuses treatment at the scene then there is no need to do vital signs.
  TRUE FALSE
 
10. Chemical burns to the eyes should be irrigated continuously for 20 minutes.
  TRUE FALSE
 
11. To control bleeding initially wrap wound with pressure dressing.
  TRUE FALSE
 
12. Not all suicidal threats or gestures need to be considered as a serious threat, as some people fake suicide.
  TRUE FALSE
 
13. Any patient who is refusing treatment may be restrained.
  TRUE FALSE
 
14. With cold emergencies of the hand: remove jewelry, rub fingers to increase circulation and cover with dry dressings.
  TRUE FALSE
 
15. A victim of a cold emergency should have the pulse checked for 30-45 seconds to determine absence of pulse.
  TRUE FALSE
 
16. A pediatric patient needs to be lying down to be assessed.
  TRUE FALSE
 
17. Do not attempt blind finger sweeps on conscious choking adults.
  TRUE FALSE
 
18. Blow by oxygen for children may be placed 6 to 8 inches from patient's face.
  TRUE FALSE
 
19. Observe a pediatric patient's chest rise to determine proper technique for artificial ventilation.
  TRUE FALSE
 
20. When administering high-concentration oxygen, do not waste oxygen by setting flow meter at greater than 10 LPM.
  TRUE FALSE
 
21. When taking patient history with the use of S-A-M-P-L-E, P=pain level.
  TRUE FALSE
 
22. If a patient has a respiratory rate of less than 10 per minute, proceed with positive pressure ventilation.
  TRUE FALSE
 
23. Infants and children should be ventilated at a rate of 20 times per minute.
  TRUE FALSE
 
24. Do not use an AED for pediatric patients.
  TRUE FALSE
 
25. Any patient with signs of hypoperfusion needs ALS.
  TRUE FALSE
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