PBCFR Protocol Practice Test

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• According to PBCFR protocol, what is the proper airway positioning for a TRAUMA patient?
• All witnessed cardiac arrest patients must be transported. Exceptions are which group?
• For a STEMI Alert labeled Priority 2, transport should be directed to which facility?
• Per protocol, hypotension for adults is defined as?
• Which action regarding documentation of a snake bite is recommended?
• What is the ventilation rate for an adult patient with a pulse?
• Push-Dose Epinephrine (1:100,000) preparation
• During a narcotic overdose, before reassessing, for how long should you continue BVM assisted ventilations?
• Which scenario triggers BLUE due to ejection or being thrown from a vehicle?
• Which adult scenario is BLUE and describes a motorcycle, golf cart, or ATV crash with signs of anatomical injury?
• What is the preferred method for ventilating pediatric patients?
• EtCO2 monitoring is utilized in patients who have received which type of medication?
• The Paramedic may determine that the patient is dead/non-salvageable and decide not to resuscitate if AT LEAST ONE of the following is present: RAT L criteria include which option as not part?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to 55 years or older?
• Which adult scenario is coded BLUE and involves an auto crash with a pedestrian/bicyclist?
• What position is recommended for a patient with suspected stroke to facilitate cerebral blood flow?
• In a motor-vehicle collision, a pelvic fracture occurs in a patient on anticoagulants. Which criterion applies?
• Female puberty is defined as
• Medications should be delivered ASAP after which action and circulated for how long?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to ejection or thrown from a horse with anatomical injury?
• How should all bites and stings be cleaned in general?
• Celox Rapid is indicated for which scenarios?
• What is the Push Dose Epinephrine order for a hypotensive sepsis alert?
• A patient with blunt trauma and paralysis history would be coded as which color?
• When stroke is suspected, which assessment should be used to evaluate the possibility of large vessel occlusion?
• Altered mental status or presence of paralysis or suspicion of spinal cord injury or loss of sensation is RED. Which option reflects this criterion?
• 12 & 15 lead ECGs shall be performed on patients presenting with which symptom?
• Hypoglycemia remedy in the H’s list is which?
• If oxygen saturation cannot be maintained what needs to be done?
• In the H.A.T criteria, what GCS score defines Altered Mental Status?
• Capillary refill is assessed as part of which vital sign measurement in the base set?
• What is the exception to the standard cleaning rule for bites and stings?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves blunt abdominal or chest trauma with paralysis?
• During narcotic overdose treatment with BVM, how long should assisted ventilations be performed before reevaluating the patient?
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion based on vehicle telemetry data?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves auto vs. Pedestrian/Bicyclist thrown, run over or w/impact and signs of anatomical injury?
• True/False: You must turn off the LUCAS compression device during MICCR for defibrillations or advanced airway procedures?
• STEMI alert criteria is which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the R.A.C.E assessment?
• TRUE or FALSE: We are only allowed to withhold oxygen for dyspneic or hypoxic patients.
• Which scenario is RED due to penetrating head, neck or torso injury?
• What is the correct Celox Rapid application sequence for an extremity or junctional hemorrhage wound?
• Which color is assigned to pregnancy greater than 20 weeks with abdominal pain after blunt trauma?
• How should Transcutaneous Pacing rate be adjusted?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to vehicle telemetry data high risk of injury?
• What does SGA stand for in airway management?
• In this triage color system, which color corresponds to sustained heart rate >120 beats per minute?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves severe facial injury with potential airway compromise?
• What is the proper airway positioning for a trauma patient?
• Which pediatric RED scenario corresponds to electrocution or lightning strike?
• Fluid bolus volume of Normal Saline in hypotension management
• What is the breaths per minute for a pediatric without a pulse at 1 breath every 6 seconds?
• True or False: ALL witnessed and unwitnessed strokes will be transported as stroke alerts?
• Which option best represents the six rights of drug administration?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves blunt abdominal or chest trauma in a patient with history of paralysis?
• A patient has loss of consciousness after trauma. Which criterion applies?
• Which color indicates immediate, life-threatening injuries in this system?
• At what age can a patient determine whether they want to be transported without parent/guardian permission?
• The RAC-E assessment is used to evaluate what in stroke patients?
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion for intrusion into the passenger compartment?
• Which acronym represents the SECONDARY Cardiac Arrest criteria?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to a single long bone fracture or pelvic fracture in a patient with bleeding disorder or anticoagulated?
• Priority 2 transport destination: Which statement best describes the destination?
• Priority 1 Patients are:
• Closed fractures should be splinted in the position found EXCEPT when?
• During overdose resuscitation, the guideline specifies continuing BVM ventilations for how long per cycle before reassessment?
• Which of the following is listed as a possible cause of seizures?
• What is the recommended method for stinger removal in an insect sting?
• Per standard protocol, the duration for BVM ventilation in narcotic overdose is
• Under standard protocol for narcotic overdose, the BVM ventilation duration is stated as
• In stroke management, what head elevation is recommended for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage or shortness of breath?
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion related to penetrating injuries?
• Which statement differentiates posterior hip dislocation from anterior hip dislocation?
• In the AVPU scale, what does the 'A' indicate?
• In the scenario of narcotic overdose, the required duration for assisted ventilations with a BVM is ...
• Which of the following is NOT a SECONDARY Cardiac Arrest criterion?
• Trauma Alert (Priority 2) vs which scenario requires transport to the closest Trauma center?
• Benadryl dilution for IV/IO administration
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion related to falls?
• Ketamine dilution instruction
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves ejection from automobile, ATV, golf cart or horse with signs of anatomical injury?
• Which condition is BLUE-coded?
• What must you do if on-scene time for a trauma alert is greater than 10 minutes?
• Faint or non-palpable carotid or femoral pulse or SBP <50 mmHg is RED. Which option states this?
• While managing a patient with narcotic overdose, how long should you perform bag-valve mask ventilations before evaluating for improvement?
• What priority are all Sepsis alerts transported as?
• What is the LPM for a Nasal Cannula (NC)?
• Which condition is BLUE-coded?
• In pediatric circulation assessment, which pulses are used to assess circulation, with brachial pulse used in infants?
• ICP EtCO2 target range?
• Puberty in females is determined by which sign?
• Which elements comprise the adult circulation assessment?
• In the trauma activation criteria, which option is associated with BLUE when the patient is 55 years or older?
• What is the ideal position for an adult or pediatric stroke patient, with an exception for certain conditions?
• All ALS patients shall be continuously monitored in which ECG lead?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves an unstable pelvic fracture?
• How often should Priority 2 patients have vital signs recorded?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to a single long bone fracture site caused by MVC?
• Which device is described as the one that can provide the highest oxygen concentration when used properly?
• Which of the following is a contraindication for oral glucose administration?
• First defibrillation energy
• In an allergic reaction, which sign indicates potential deterioration such as shock?
• In the Trauma Arrest scenario, if Trauma Hawk is unavailable and ground transport exceeds 40 minutes, what destination is acceptable?
• What is the maximum RAC-E score?
• All stroke patients require which approach to oxygen therapy?
• In the H.A.T sepsis criteria, hypotension is defined as SBP less than what value?
• Which symptoms describe airway involvement in an allergic reaction?
• Which scenario would categorize as BLUE in the adult trauma protocol?
• ALL STEMI alerts shall be transported as which priority?
• Where should all stroke alerts be transported?
• Which color code corresponds to an adult with crushed, mangled, degloved, or pulseless extremity?
• What is the ventilation rate for an adult patient without a pulse?
• During narcotic overdose management, how long should assisted ventilations with a BVM be performed?
• On-scene time for Trauma Alert patients should be less than how many minutes?
• Which SpO2 value is used as a threshold in narcotic overdose vital signs?
• Which population is included in the Sepsis Alert Criteria?
• How many attempts can be made to place the injured extremity in a normal anatomical position?
• How many times may fentanyl be repeated in the chest pain protocol?
• Which patients should receive 15 LPM via NRB regardless of SpO2 levels?
• During transport for all Priority 1 and Priority 2 patients, who is expected to be in the patient care compartment?
• In pediatric COPD/Asthma patients with poor bag compliance or hypotension, how long should positive pressure ventilation be discontinued to allow full exhalation?
• Which color corresponds to electrocution or lightning injury with loss of consciousness or visible signs?
• Which color code corresponds to fracture of two or more long bones?
• Which initial stroke assessment is used?
• Which of the following is a ResQPOD contraindication related to age?
• Which of the following is a BLUE criterion when evaluating an adult with a traumatic injury and potential bleeding disorder?
• Which statement is NOT RED?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to vehicle telemetry data consistent with high risk of injury?
• Which of the following best describes the recommended duration for assisted ventilations with a BVM in narcotic overdose scenarios?
• What is the usual dose and repeat eligibility for oral glucose?
• Trauma Arrest: If Trauma Hawk is unavailable and ground transport exceeds how many minutes, it is acceptable to transport to the nearest ED?
• Which parameter should be continuously monitored alongside EtCO2 and SpO2 in ICP cases?
• Hypovolemia remedy in the H’s list is which?
• What type of fractures do we apply the Sager Traction Splint?
• What are the pediatric ventilatory rate guidelines for patients with and without a pulse, and the ICP/herniation management?
• What is the breaths per minute for a pediatric with a pulse at 1 breath every 3 seconds?
• What is the standard duration for BVM assisted ventilations in a narcotic overdose?
• Which action is required after a snake bite?
• Which option best describes NRB use for listed high-risk scenarios (3rd trimester pregnancy trauma, head injury, decompression sickness, CO exposure, cyanide exposure)?
• Temperature triggers rapid cooling and what method is used?
• In an adult trauma activation protocol, which scenario would trigger BLUE category?
• Generalized urticaria is another term for which symptom?
• Under what conditions can you administer oral glucose to a patient with low blood glucose?
• Which statement is part of the Sepsis alert criteria?
• In the H.A.T criteria, tachypnea is defined as respiratory rate > 22 or EtCO2 less than what value?
• In the Sepsis Alert Criteria, which SBP value defines hypotension?
• What is the maximum possible score on the R.A.C.E assessment?
• Which statement about cocaine overdose management is true?
• For a MEDICAL patient, what is the proper airway positioning according to the protocol?
• What is the infant classification range for Infants?
• For adults with ICP and herniation, what EtCO2 and SpO2 targets should be maintained?
• In medical airway positioning, what accessory is used to align the airway, such as a towel behind the shoulders?
• What are the adult ventilatory rate guidelines for patients with and without a pulse, and ICP/herniation management?
• What is the maximum allowed Push Dose Epinephrine dose in mcg for a hypotensive sepsis alert?
• Which acronym represents the PRIMARY Cardiac Arrest criteria?
• EtCO2 monitoring shall be utilized for what sort of patients?
• Which components are included in the Pulse measurement?
• In MICCR, the patient’s head should be positioned how when possible?
• Which scenario is RED due to open long bone fracture or multiple fracture sites?
• What is the exception to standard immobilization when a patient has no pulse or cannot be transported due to extremity positioning?
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion for vehicle ejection?
• If a pediatric patient cannot protect their airway, cannot maintain oxygen saturation despite BVM ventilation, or cannot be effectively ventilated with a bag-valve mask, what is the recommended next step?
• Which color code corresponds to unstable pelvic fractures?
• During a narcotic overdose rescue breathing with a BVM, how long should you continue before reassessment?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves blunt head, chest, abdominal trauma in a patient with bleeding disorder or on anticoagulants?
• What is the proper airway positioning for a medical patient?
• What is the initial rate for Transcutaneous Pacing?
• When Altered Mental Status and BGL is less than 60 and the patient can protect airway, you can administer what?
• The goal for effectively managing Patients w/an overdose/poisoning is to?
• What SpO2 reading should be maintained for all patients, and what is the exception?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to intrusion with roof >12 inches?
• For which conditions must a BGL be documented?
• What does AVPU stand for in mental status assessment?
• Priority 3 vitals: At least how many sets of vitals should be obtained?
• In what cases should you NOT consider starting resuscitation efforts?
• Which is NOT one of the six rights of drug administration?
• When is an Oropharyngeal (OPA) used?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves a bleeding disorder or anticoagulant use?
• During MICCR, interruptions on compressions should be no more than how many seconds?
• Which item is NOT part of the base set of vital signs?
• What is the breaths per minute for an adult without a pulse at 1 breath every 10 seconds?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves an unstable pelvic fracture?
• What does EtCO2 stand for?
• During overdose, when performing respiratory support with a BVM, how long should you continue ventilations before reassessment?
• What does the acronym S.A.M.P.L.E stand for?
• In a severe allergic reaction, which finding indicates a threat to life?
• Which scenario is a ResQPOD contraindication due to trauma?
• Which item is included in the A.E.I.O.U.-T.I.P.S mnemonic as a trigger for AMS?
• For Trauma Alert (Priority 2), where should transport be?
• Which neurological finding requires RED triage?
• Which color is assigned to a patient requiring active airway management?
• Assist Pt w/prescribed Epi-Pen when...
• Which condition is NOT typically included as a BGL documentation trigger?
• Which injury qualifies as RED due to limb amputation risk?
• When is a Nasopharyngeal (NPA) used?
• Pulse Oximetry measures which parameter?
• Which of the following is NOT a RED criterion?
• Which color is assigned when active airway assistance is required or respiratory rate is <10 or >29?
• What is the post-arrest blood pressure goal?
• Which of the following is a ResQPOD contraindication related to the presence of a pulse?
• After administering IV push medications, what should be given as a flush?
• Priority 3 Patients are:
• Whats Florida Poison Controls number?
• What is the oxygen rate and route for stroke patients regardless of pulse oximetry?
• How many times may the initial 15 g oral glucose dose be repeated?
• The Paramedic may determine that the patient is dead/non-salvageable and decide not to resuscitate if ALL of the following are present: KAPAW criteria do not include which item?
• Which item is NOT listed as part of the base set of vital signs?
• Which statement is true about posterior hip dislocations?
• How much saline should be administered for adult sepsis?
• Which color is assigned to unstable pelvic fractures in triage?
• How is pediatric age classification defined for Neonates, Infants, and Children?
• In H.A.T criteria, which value qualifies as tachypnea?
• Which fentanyl dose is used for chest pain and how is it administered?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to fall of 10 feet or more?
• Hyperkalemia (Renal Failure) remedy in the H’s list includes which of the following?
• Which is a contraindication for oral glucose due to inability to swallow?
• In the Sepsis Alert Criteria, what does the A stand for in H.A.T?
• EtCO2 monitoring shall be used for which patients?
• Which group is listed as an exception to transporting all witnessed cardiac arrest cases?
• 2nd or 3rd degree burns to 10% or more of TBSA are RED. Which option matches this criterion?
• Who is given the authority to deviate from the ALS protocols as needed?
• Which statement is NOT listed as a STEMI symptom?
• Who is the PBCFR Chief Medical Director?
• Which color would be used for severe facial injury with potential airway compromise?
• Puberty in males is determined by which sign?
• What are the cleaning steps for marine animal stings?
• In a crash, a patient dies inside the passenger compartment. Which criterion applies?
• How do we determine ventilatory rate for adult patients with ICP or herniation?
• Which adult BLUE scenario involves soft tissue loss?
• Which color code applies to blunt abdominal or chest trauma in a patient with paralysis?
• Which mnemonic helps clinicians consider potential causes of AMS in a patient?
• Active airway assistance or respiratory rate thresholds indicate RED. Which choice fits this criterion?
• Which of the following is NOT a SECONDARY Cardiac Arrest criterion?
• Which pediatric RED scenario involves severe facial injury with airway compromise?
• In patients with Altered Mental Status, which factors are considered according to the mnemonic A.E.I.O.U/T.I.P.S?
• Which burn scenario triggers RED triage?
• Which of the following describes the anticoagulant-related fracture criterion in pediatric trauma triage?
• Which of the following injuries is categorized as RED due to penetrating trauma to the limb above the elbow or knee?
• What are the 3-vital signs parameters for a Narcotic Overdose?
• Pregnant Trauma Alert patients meeting trauma criteria should be transported to which facility by which mode whenever possible?
• Signs & Symptoms of COCAINE OVERDOSE NOT included?
• What does H.A.T stand for in sepsis criteria?
• EtCO2 reading less than 10 mmHg during resuscitation indicates
• For pediatric patients with a pulse, what is the standard ventilatory rate described?
• What is the preferred IV access site and gauge size for stroke patients?
• What is the ventilation rate for a pediatric patient with a pulse?
• Which condition is RED due to penetrating injury to critical regions such as the head, neck or torso?
• What is the LPM for a non-rebreather mask (NRB) regardless of SpO2, and which patients do we administer to?
• NOT a cervical collar criterion?
• A child weighs 18 kg and has no other injuries. Which criterion applies?
• What must you do before/after repositioning a Pt's extremity?
• For Priority 1 patients with Primary/Cardiac Arrest, which transport criterion applies?
• ResQPOD should be used for all cardiac arrest patients?
• What is the breaths per minute for an adult with a pulse at 1 breath every 6 seconds?
• Which of the following is not part of the adult circulation assessment?
• Which injury is RED due to limb loss at or above the wrist or ankle?
• Which finding qualifies as RED due to paralysis or spinal injury suspicion?
• Which statement correctly describes the use of NPA and OPA based on patient consciousness and gag reflex?
• Trauma Alert (Priority 2): If ground transport is greater than 25 minutes, you must transport by what?
• Which statement describes a PED blue criterion related to pulse assessment?
• Which color is associated with an adult who has a severe facial injury with airway risk?
• For adults with stroke, what is the recommended fluid administration regardless of blood pressure?
• For narcotic overdose, the recommended duration for BVM ventilations per cycle is
• Which intervention is used for unstable bradycardia (hypotensive)?
• Which adult injury is classified as RED in the triage criteria?
• In pediatric patients, which pulse is used to assess circulation in infants?
• When should ResQPOD be removed from ETT or I-gel?
• Which factor significantly increases morbidity and mortality in sepsis?
• How are large tentacle fragments removed in marine animal stings?
• ICP SpO2 target?
• Adult hypotension is defined as which systolic blood pressure?
• What is the CPAT setting no matter the indication?
• Which of the following is included in the PRIMARY Cardiac Arrest criteria?
• PEEP stands for what?
• How should closed fractures be immobilized?
• Which scenario would be BLUE due to death in the same passenger compartment?
• Which of the following is RED?
• Which of the following is NOT a RED criterion?
• Which ED type is excluded from Priority 1 transport criteria when selecting the closest ED for Secondary/Respiratory Arrest?
• Which of the following is a STEMI symptom?
• Which statement about the rapid cooling protocol is true?
• Which color is used for lack of radial pulse with sustained HR >120 bpm or systolic BP <90 mmHg?
• The protocol states that helmets should be removed from all patients.
• In COPD and asthma patients with poor bag compliance or hypotension, how long should positive pressure ventilation be discontinued in adults to allow full exhalation?
• A vehicle has intrusion into the passenger compartment exceeding thresholds. Which criterion applies?
• Which adult BLUE scenario involves a motorcycle crash with signs of anatomical injury?
• Which medication is administered to a severe adult asthma patient not responding to albuterol and Solu-Medrol?
• Pregnant Trauma Alert patients meeting trauma criteria should be transported to St. Marys Trauma Center by Air whenever possible.
• Major soft tissue disruption or major flap avulsion is RED. Which statement corresponds to this criterion?
• Which of the following is included in the PRIMARY Cardiac Arrest criteria?
• What is the ventilation rate for a pediatric patient without a pulse?
• What is the initial aspirin dose for chest pain?
• How do we determine ventilatory rate for pediatric patients with ICP or herniation?
• Which antibiotics must be administered together for adult sepsis?
• Male puberty is defined as which physical marker?
• During a pediatric febrile seizure, which action is recommended to help reduce fever by cooling the patient?
• Post Arrest Hypotensive Interventions?
• ResQPOD contraindication occurs during which oxygen delivery method?
• If an adult patient with a pulse is ventilated at 1 breath every 6 seconds, how many breaths per minute is this?
• Which duration is recommended for BVM assisted ventilations during narcotic overdose responses?
• Priority 2 Patients are:
• Post-ROSC monitoring leads
• Which regions are listed as junctional hemorrhage sites for Celox Rapid usage?
• Which of the following is NOT a RED criterion?
• In pediatric trauma triage, which finding would be categorized as RED due to a life-threatening injury?
• Prior to leaving the scene, during MICCR you must make all efforts to obtain what?
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion about death in the vehicle?
• Penetrating injury to the extremity at or above elbow or knee is RED. Which option reflects this?
• For Priority 2 patients, what is the transport destination?
• What is the correct minimum vitals for Priority 3 patients?
• During helmet removal, how should spinal motion restriction be performed?
• Which of the following describes a PED blue criterion related to mental status?
• Which scenario triggers BLUE for ejection from a horse with injury?
• Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis) remedy in the H’s list is what?
• Which duration is specified for assisted ventilations with a BVM in a narcotic overdose scenario?
• For Priority 1 Secondary/Respiratory Arrest, where should transport be?
• What SpO2 target is used for most patients, and what are the exceptions?
• Lightning strikes for adults are always considered which type of arrest?
• Resuscitation: recommended ventilation method for pediatric patients?
• Which action is contraindicated in snake bites?
• Which item is included in the base vital signs as EtCO2?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of an allergic reaction?
• What comprises the base set of vital signs?
• A 15 lead is required anytime you do a 12 lead. True or False?
• Which scenario indicates RED due to gun violence to a limb?
• Which injury scenario is RED due to amputation location?
• Which of the following conditions is a PED blue criterion?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of sepsis?
• What are the minimum vitals for Priority 2 patients?