Prehospital Treatment Protocols Quiz

What conditions allow for treatments to be withheld according to the protocol standards?

Who is authorized to perform treatments as per the protocol standards?

What is an Emergency Protocol Exception (EPE)?

In which situation do the protocol standards not apply?

What is the role of Base Hospital Physicians in relation to protocolized treatments?

What must occur following an Emergency Protocol Exception (EPE)?

Which of the following actions can Base Hospital Physicians NOT take?

When are multiple protocols allowed for patient treatment?

Prehospital Treatment Protocols

Protocols define standards for prehospital treatments
All treatments are protocol-based unless patient declines, contraindicated, or per Base Hospital Physician order.
Multiple protocols can be applied when clinically indicated.
EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics can perform treatment based on standing orders, excluding stipulations like Base Hospital Order (BHO) or Base Hospital Physician Order (BHPO). Standing orders can continue after Base Hospital contact, unless directed otherwise.
Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICNs) can relay Base Hospital Physician Orders (BHPOs).

Physician Involvement

Base Hospital Physician consultation is recommended for unclear or complex cases.
Base Hospital Physicians are authorized to:
- Order additional medication doses or treatments
- Order withholding treatment
Base Hospital Physicians are not authorized to:
- Order medications, routes, or procedures outside EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic scope.
- Modify local optional scope of practice (LOSOP) protocols
- Order treatments prohibited by local protocols.
Emergency Protocol Exception (EPE) allowed under extraordinary circumstances for immediate risk of serious morbidity or mortality,
- Must meet criteria for non-authorized orders and conform to S-104 and P-115 guidelines.
Base Hospital must report EPEs to CoSD EMS within 24 hours as "unusual events".

Test your knowledge on prehospital treatment protocols and the roles of EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, and Base Hospital Physicians. Understand the protocols, standing orders, and physician involvement necessary for effective emergency medical services. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the standards that govern prehospital care.