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When activating a HERT response, the IC should consider that it may take a minimum of _____________________ minutes for a team to arrive on the scene.  (policy 8060)

You are called to the scene of a 67-year-old male with a c/c of “chest pressure for fifteen minutes.” The pain was unprovoked and was followed by nausea and vomiting.  He rates the pain at a 10.   The patient said he had a “heart attack” a year ago.  He took sildenafil two nights ago and has no known allergies. His BP is 122/76, P 82 IRR, and RR 20 CBL.  The monitor shows a Sinus Rhythm with frequent PVCs. You place him on O2. and establish an IV of NS. (policy 14040 & 14240) What further intervention(s) should you consider?

You are on scene with a third-trimester pregnant patient. She is currently seizing.  The family states she has been seizing for approximately ten minutes and has no previous seizure history.  You place her on high-flow oxygen by mask and establish a large bore IV. (policy 14210) What should your next intervention be?

Which of the following are listed in the scope of an MCI as defined by Medical Response to an MCI protocol 8080? Select all that apply.

Questions 80-84 are associated with the following scenario: (policy 3305) An MCI has been declared for a vehicle rollover on the freeway. There are 5 patients. Two have self-extricated and walked to the shoulder of the road. Three patients need to be triaged and extricated from the vehicle. Triage and treat patients according to START standards.   19-year-old male driver c/o head pain. He has profuse bleeding from an open scalp wound and a broken femur. Peripheral pulse is present at about 90, respirations 20. He is awake, confused, and fails to follow commands. The appropriate Triage Category for this person is:

You are called to the scene of an auto vs. pedestrian.  You have an altered 10 y.o. patient with a BP of 70/50, a weak brachial pulse at 150, RR 36, with absent lung sounds on the left side. Your partner indicates resistance when ventilating the patient. (policy 14180) What is your next management/treatment?

Patients on a 5150 hold with no medical complaints or conditions MUST be medically evaluated at the closest, most appropriate medical facility before being released to law enforcement for transport to a behavioral health facility.  (policy 9030)

Policy 4105-ALS Drug Index details which of the following statements as INCORRECT:

Questions 61-62 are based on the following scenario: You arrive on the scene and find a 21-year-old female burned by a campfire approximately 15 minutes ago. She has second and third-degree burns to her entire right arm, anterior trunk, and entire right leg. Her vital signs are  BP 98/p, P 130, RR 32, and shallow. Her lungs have audible wheezing, and she has soot around the mouth and nose. Her weight is 55 kg. The first responding paramedics have established an IV.  The patient is being ventilated, but there is poor chest rise and fall with attempts, and intubation has not succeeded.  According to the “Rule of Nines,” this patient has suffered ____ percent of body surface area burns:

You arrive on the scene and find a 6-year-old weighing 44 lbs. with a heart rate of 240, palpable weak radial pulse, and RR of 30. The child is alert and anxious, with dizziness and chest pain. An IV is established, and O2 via NRM is being provided. The cardiac monitor shows SVT. According to REMSA policies, which of the following appropriate treatments require BHO :