1 - Adult - Universal Adult Patient Protocol

Question 1

What is the first steps of initial patient assessment?

Answer 1

• ABCs
• AVPU
• SAMPLE
• Vitals including SpO2 Many aren’t concerned with this
• BGL

Question 2

What is the preferred method of oxygen administration for mild respiratory distress?

A. BVM with oxygen at 15 LPM
B. Nasal cannula
with oxygen at 4-6 LPM
C. NRB with oxygen at 15 LPM

Answer 2

B. Nasal cannula
with oxygen at 4-6 LPM

Oxygen should be titrated to 94-99%

Question 3

What is the preferred method of oxygen administration for severe respiratory distress in the spontaneously breathing patient?

A. BVM with oxygen at 15 LPM
B. Nasal cannula
with oxygen at 4-6 LPM
C. NRB with oxygen at 15 LPM

Answer 3

C. NRB with oxygen at 15 LPM

Question 4

What is an important intervention in the care of both cardiac and respiratory patients?

Answer 4

12-lead ECG to determine if the complaint is cardiac in nature.

Question 5

The first set of vital signs should be taken ____.

A. manually
B. by the LifePak 15

Answer 5

A. manually

Question 6

All ALS patients, by protocol, should have which of the following interventions?

A. IV access
B. 12-lead ECG
C. Supplemental oxygen

Answer 6

A. IV access