Appendix E
The following skill evaluation instruments were developed by the National Registry of EMTs. They are in draft format and have not yet been approved for usage in Advanced Level National Registry examinations.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
PATIENT ASSESSMENT-TRAUMA
NOTE: Areas denoted by A**@ may be integrated within sequence of Initial Assessment |
Possible Points |
Points Awarded |
Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions |
1 |
|
SCENE SIZE-UP |
||
Determines the scene/situation is safe |
1 |
|
Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness |
1 |
|
Determines the number of patients |
1 |
|
Requests additional help if necessary |
1 |
|
Considers stabilization of spine |
1 |
|
INITIAL ASSESSMENT/RESUSCITATION |
||
Verbalizes general impression of the patient |
1 |
|
Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness |
1 |
|
Determines chief complaint/apparent life-threats |
1 |
|
Airway -Opens and assesses airway (1 point) -Inserts adjunct as indicated (1 point) |
2 |
|
Breathing |
4 |
|
Circulation |
4 |
|
Identifies priority patients/makes transport decision |
1 |
|
FOCUSED HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION/RAPID TRAUMA ASSESSMENT |
||
Selects appropriate assessment |
1 |
|
Obtains, or directs assistant to obtain, baseline vital signs |
1 |
|
Obtains SAMPLE history |
1 |
|
DETAILED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION |
||
Head |
3 |
|
Neck** |
3 |
|
Chest ** |
3 |
|
Abdomen/pelvis** |
3 |
|
Lower extremities ** |
2 |
|
Upper extremities |
2 |
|
Posterior thorax, lumbar, and
buttocks** |
2 |
|
Manages secondary injuries and wounds appropriately (1 point/injury or wound) |
1 |
|
Ongoing assessment (1 point) |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
43 |
|
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to initiate or call for transport of the patient within 10 minute time
limit
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
____ Failure to determine scene safety
____ Failure to assess for and provide spinal protection when indicated
____ Failure to voice and ultimately provide high concentration of oxygen
____ Failure to find or appropriately manage problems associated with airway, breathing,
hemorrhage or shock (hypoperfusion)
____ Failure to differentiate patient=s
need for immediate transportation versus continued assessment and treatment at the scene
____ Does other detailed or focused history or physical examination before assessing and
treating threats to airway, breathing and circulation
____ Orders a dangerous or inappropriate intervention
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PATIENT ASSESSMENT-MEDICAL
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
|
SCENE SIZE-UP |
||
| Determines the scene/situation is safe | 1 |
|
| Determines the mechanism of injury/nature of illness | 1 |
|
| Determines the number of patients | 1 |
|
| Requests additional help if necessary | 1 |
|
| Considers stabilization of spine | 1 |
|
INITIAL ASSESSMENT |
||
| Verbalizes general impression of the patient | ||
| Determines responsiveness/level of consciousness | 1 |
|
| Determines chief complaint/apparent life-threats | 1 |
|
| Assesses airway
and breathing -Assessment (1 point) -Assures adequate ventilation of patient (1 point) -Initiates appropriate oxygen therapy (1 point) |
3 |
|
| Assesses
circulation -Assesses/controls major bleeding (1 point) -Assesses skin (either skin color, temperature or condition) (1 point) -Assesses pulse (1 point) |
3 |
|
| Identifies priority patients/makes transport decision | 1 |
|
FOCUSED HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION/RAPID ASSESSMENT |
||
| History of
present illness -Onset (1 point) -Severity (1 point) -Provocation (1 point) -Time (1 point) -Quality (1 point) -Clarify questions (2 points) -Radiation (1 point) |
8 |
|
| Past medical
history -Allergies (1 point) -Last oral intake (1 point) -Medications (1 point) -Events leading to present illness (1 point) -Past pertinent history (1 point) |
5 |
|
| Performs focused
physical examination (assess affected body part/system or, if indicated, completes rapid
assessment) -Cardiovascular -Integumentary -Pulmonary -GI/GU -Neurological -Reproductive -Musculoskeletal -Psychological/Social |
5 |
|
| Vital signs -Pulse (1 point) -Respiratory rate & quality (1 point each) -Blood pressure (1 point) -AVPU (1 point) |
5 |
|
| Diagnostics | 2 |
|
| States field impression of patient | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes treatment plan for patient and calls for appropriate intervention(s) | 1 |
|
| Transport decision re-evaluated | 1 |
|
ON-GOING ASSESSMENT |
||
| Repeats initial assessment | 1 |
|
| Repeats vital signs | 1 |
|
| Evaluates response to treatments | 1 |
|
| Repeats focused assessment regarding patient complaint or injuries | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
48 |
|
CRITICAL CRITERIA
_____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
_____ Failure to determine scene safety
_____ Failure to voice and ultimately provide appropriate oxygen therapy
_____ Failure to find or appropriately manage problems associated with airway, breathing,
hemorrhage or shock (hypoperfusion)
_____ Failure to differentiate patient’s need for immediate transportation versus
continued assessment and treatment at the scene
_____ Does other detailed or focused history or physical examination before assessing and
treating threats to airway, breathing and circulation
_____ Failure to determine the patient’s primary problem
_____ Orders a dangerous or inappropriate intervention
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
VENTILATORY MANAGEMENT (ET)
NOTE: If candidate elects to ventilate initially with BVM attached to reservoir and oxygen, full credit must be awarded for attempts denoted "**" so long as first ventilation is delivered within initial 30 seconds.
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
|
| Opens the airway manually | 1 |
|
| Elevates tongue, inserts simple adjunct (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway) | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner now informs candidate no gag reflex is present and patient accepts adjunct | ||
| **Ventilates patient immediately with bag-valve-mask device unattached to oxygen | 1 |
|
| **Hyperventilates patient with room air | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner now informs candidate that ventilation is being performed without difficulty and that pulse oximetry indicates the patient’s blood oxygen saturation is 85% | ||
| Attaches oxygen reservoir to bag-valve-mask device and connects to high flow oxygen regulator (12-15 L/minute) | 1 |
|
| Ventilates patient at a rate of 10-20/minute with volumes of at least 800 ml | 1 |
|
| NOTE: After 30 seconds, examiner auscultates and reports breath sounds are present, equal bilaterally and medical direction has ordered intubation. The examiner must now take over ventilation. | ||
| Directs assistant to hyperventilate patient | 1 |
|
| Identifies/selects proper equipment for intubation | 1 |
|
| Checks equipment
for: - Cuff leaks (1 point) -Laryngoscope operational with bulb tight (1 point) |
2 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner to remove OPA and moves out of the way when candidate is prepared to intubate | ||
| Positions head properly | 1 |
|
| Inserts blade while displacing tongue | 1 |
|
| Elevates mandible with laryngoscope | 1 |
|
| Introduces ET tube and advances to proper depth | 1 |
|
| Inflates cuff to proper pressure and disconnects syringe | 1 |
|
| Directs ventilation of patient | 1 |
|
| Confirms proper placement by auscultation bilaterally over each lung and over epigastrium | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner to ask, "If you had proper placement what should you expect to hear? | ||
| Secures ET tube (may be verbalized) | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner now asks candidate, "Please demonstrate one additional method of verifying proper tube placement in this patient." | ||
| Identifies/selects proper equipment | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes findings and interpretations (Compares indicator color to the colormetric scales and states reading to examiner) | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner now states, "You see thick fluid in the tube and hear gurgling sounds with the patient’s exhalation." | ||
| Identifies/selects a flexible suction catheter | 1 |
|
| Pre-oxygenates patient | 1 |
|
| Marks maximum insertion length with thumb and forefinger | 1 |
|
| Inserts catheter into the ET tube leaving catheter port open | 1 |
|
| At proper insertion depth, covers catheter port and applies suction while withdrawing catheter | 1 |
|
| Ventilates/directs ventilation of patient as catheter is flushed with sterile water | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
27 |
|
CRITICAL CRITERIA
_____ Failure to initiate ventilations within 30 seconds after applying gloves or
interrupts ventilations for greater than 30 seconds at any time
_____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
_____ Failure to voice and ultimately provide high oxygen concentrations (at least 85%)
_____ Failure to ventilate patient at a rate of at least 10/minute
_____ Failure to provide adequate volumes per breath (maximum 2 errors/minute permissible)
_____ Failure to pre-oxygenate patient prior to intubation and suctioning
_____ Failure to successfully intubate within 3 attempts
_____ Failure to disconnect syringe immediately after inflating cuff of ET tube
_____ Use of teeth as a fulcrum
_____ Failure to assure proper tube placement by auscultation bilaterally and over the
epigastrium
_____ If used, stylette extends beyond end of the ET tube
_____ Inserts any adjunct in a manner dangerous to the patient
_____ Suctioning the patient for more than 15 seconds
_____ Does not suction the patient
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
CARDIAC ARREST SKILLS STATION
DYNAMIC CARDIOLOGY
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes or verbalizes infection control precautions | 1 |
|
| Checks level of responsiveness | 1 |
|
| Checks ABC’s | 1 |
|
| Initiates CPR if appropriate (verbally) | 1 |
|
| Performs "Quick Look" with paddles | 1 |
|
| Correctly interprets initial rhythm | 1 |
|
| Appropriately manages initial rhythm | 2 |
|
| Notes change in rhythm | 1 |
|
| Checks patient condition to include pulse and, if appropriate, BP | 1 |
|
| Correctly interprets second rhythm | 1 |
|
| Appropriately manages second rhythm | 2 |
|
| Notes change in rhythm | 1 |
|
| Checks patient condition to include pulse and, if appropriate, BP | 1 |
|
| Correctly interprets third rhythm | 1 |
|
| Appropriately manages third rhythm | 2 |
|
| Notes change in rhythm | 1 |
|
| Checks patient condition to include pulse and, if appropriate, BP | 1 |
|
| Correctly interprets fourth rhythm | 1 |
|
| Appropriately manages fourth rhythm | 2 |
|
| Orders high percentages of supplemental oxygen at proper times | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
24 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to deliver first shock in a timely manner due to operator delay in
machine use or providing treatments other than CPR with simple adjuncts
____ Failure to deliver second or third shocks without delay other than the time required
to reassess and recharge paddles
____ Failure to verify rhythm before delivering each shock
____ Failure to ensure the safety of self and others (verbalizes "All clear" and
observes)
____ Inability to deliver DC shock (does not use machine properly)
____ Failure to demonstrate acceptable shock sequence
____ Failure to order initiation or resumption of CPR when appropriate
____ Failure to order correct management of airway (ET when appropriate)
____ Failure to order administration of appropriate oxygen at proper time
____ Failure to diagnose or treat 2 or more rhythms correctly
____ Orders administration of an inappropriate drug or lethal dosage
____ Failure to correctly diagnose or adequately treat v-fib, v-tach, or asystole
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
CARDIAC ARREST SKILLS STATION
STATIC CARDIOLOGY
| NOTE: Only document incorrect responses in spaces provided | Possible Points |
Points Awarded |
| STRIP #1 Diagnosis: |
1 |
|
| Treatment: | 2 |
|
| STRIP #2 Diagnosis: |
1 |
|
| Treatment: | 2 |
|
| STRIP #3 Diagnosis: |
1 |
|
| Treatment: | 2 |
|
| STRIP #4 Diagnosis: |
1 |
|
| Treatment: | 2 |
|
TOTAL |
12 |
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Checks selected
IV fluid for: -Proper fluid (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) |
2 |
|
| Selects appropriate catheter | 1 |
|
| Selects proper administration set | 1 |
|
| Connects IV tubing to the IV bag | 1 |
|
| Prepares administration set (fills drip chamber and flushes tubing) | 1 |
|
| Cuts or tears tape (at any time before venipuncture) | 1 |
|
| Takes/verbalizes infection control precautions (prior to venipuncture) | 1 |
|
| Applies tourniquet | 1 |
|
| Palpates suitable vein | 1 |
|
| Cleanses site appropriately | 1 |
|
| Performs
venipuncture -Inserts stylette (1 point) -Notes or verbalizes flashback (1 point) -Occludes vein proximal to catheter (1 point) -Removes stylette (1 point) -Connects IV tubing to catheter (1 point) |
5 |
|
| Releases tourniquet | 1 |
|
| Runs IV for a brief period to assure patient line | 1 |
|
| Secures catheter (tapes securely or verbalizes) | 1 |
|
| Adjusts flow rate as appropriate | 1 |
|
| Disposes/verbalizes disposal of needle in proper container | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
21 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
_____ Exceeded the 6 minute time limit in establishing a patent and properly
adjusted IV
_____ Failure to take or verbalize infection control precautions prior to performing
venipuncture
_____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriately correcting situation
_____ Any improper technique resulting in the potential for catheter shear or air embolism
_____ Failure to successfully establish IV within 3 attempts during 6 minute time limit
_____ Failure to dispose/verbalize disposal of needle in proper container
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
EXTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN CANNULATION
Possible Points |
Points Awarded |
|
| Checks selected
IV fluid for: -Proper fluid (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) |
2 |
|
| Selects appropriate catheter | 1 |
|
| Selects appropriate administration set | 1 |
|
| Connects IV tubing to IV bag | 1 |
|
| Prepares administration set (fills drip chamber and flushed tubing) | 1 |
|
| Cuts or tears tape (prior to venipuncture) | 1 |
|
| Takes/verbalizes body substance isolation precautions prior to venipuncture | 1 |
|
| Distends jugular vein | 1 |
|
| Cleanses the puncture site | 1 |
|
| Performs
venipuncture: -Inserts stylette (1 point) -Notes or verbalizes flashback (1 point) -Occludes vein proximal to catheter (1 point) -Removes stylette (1 point) |
4 |
|
| Connects IV tubing to catheter | 1 |
|
| Runs IV for brief period to assure patent line | 1 |
|
| Secures catheter (tapes securely or verbalizes) | 1 |
|
| Adjusts flow rate as appropriate | 1 |
|
| Disposes of needle in proper container | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
19 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Exceeded the 6 minute time limit in establishing a patent and properly
adjusted IV
____ Failure to take or verbalize infection control precautions prior to performing
venipuncture
____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriately correcting the situation
____ Any improper technique resulting the potential for catheter shear or air embolism
____ Inserts catheter against flow of blood
____ Failure to successfully establish an IV within 3 attempts during the 6 minute time
limit
____ Failure to dispose of needle in proper container
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
INTRAVENOUS BOLUS MEDICATIONS
| NOTE: Check here (___) if candidate did not establish a patent IV and do not evaluate these skills. | Possible Points |
Points Awarded |
| Asks patient for known allergies | 1 |
|
| Selects correct medication | 1 |
|
| Assures correct concentration of drug | 1 |
|
| Assembles prefilled syringe correctly and dispels air | 1 |
|
| Continues infection control precautions | 1 |
|
| Cleanses injection site (Y-port or hub) | 1 |
|
| Reaffirms medication | 1 |
|
| Stops IV flow (pinches tubing) | 1 |
|
| Administers correct dose at proper push rate | 1 |
|
| Flushes tubing (runs wide open for a brief period) | 1 |
|
| Adjusts drip rate to TKO (KVO) | 1 |
|
| Voices proper disposal of syringe and needle | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes need to observe patient for desired effect/adverse side effects | 1 |
|
IV BOLUS SUB-TOTAL |
13 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to begin administration of medication within 3 minute time limit
____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriately correcting situation
____ Failure to adequately dispel air resulting in potential for air embolism
____ Injects improper drug or dosage (wrong drug, incorrect amount, or pushes at
inappropriate rate)
____ Failure to flush IV tubing after injecting medication
____ Recaps needle or failure to dispose/verbalize disposal of syringe and needle in
proper container
INTRAVENOUS PIGGYBACK MEDICATIONS
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Has confirmed allergies by now (award point if previously confirmed) | 1 |
|
| Checks selected
IV fluid for: -Proper fluid (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) |
2 |
|
| Checks selected
medication for: -Clarity (1 point) -Concentration of medication (1 point) |
2 |
|
| Injects correct amount of medication into IV solution given scenario | 1 |
|
| Connects appropriate administration set to medication solution | 1 |
|
| Prepares administration set (fills drip chamber and flushes tubing) | 1 |
|
| Attaches appropriate needle to administration set | 1 |
|
| Continues infection control precautions | 1 |
|
| Cleanses port of primary line | 1 |
|
| Inserts needle into port without contamination | 1 |
|
| Adjusts flow rate of secondary line as required | 1 |
|
| Stops flow of primary line | 1 |
|
| Securely tapes needle | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes need to observe patient for desired effect/adverse side effects | 1 |
|
| Labels medication/fluid bag | 1 |
|
IV PIGGYBACK SUB-TOTAL |
17 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to begin administration of medication within 5 minute time limit
____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriate correcting situation
____ Administers improper drug or dosage (wrong drug, incorrect amount, or infuses at
inappropriate rate)
____ Failure to flush IV tubing of secondary line resulting in potential for air embolism
____ Failure to shut-off flow primary line
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
INTRAMUSCULAR/SUBCUTANEOUS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Confirms the verbal order | 1 |
|
| Explains procedure to patient | 1 |
|
| Takes/verbalizes body substance isolation precautions prior to administration of medication | 1 |
|
| Checks for known allergies, contraindications, or incompatibilities | 1 |
|
| Checks
medication for: -Correctness (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) -Expiration date (1 point) -Concentration (1 point) |
4 |
|
| Selects proper equipment | 1 |
|
| Draws up appropriate amount of medication | 1 |
|
| Identifies proper site for injection | 1 |
|
| Cleanses site appropriately | 1 |
|
| Introduces needle at appropriate angle with bevel up | 1 |
|
| Aspirates for blood return | 1 |
|
| Administers medication | 1 |
|
| Withdraws needle and dresses the injection site | 1 |
|
| Disposes of syringe and needle in proper container | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes need to observe patient for desired/adverse side effects | 1 |
|
| Voices proper documentation of medication administration | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
19 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to administer medication within 3 minute time limit
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriately correcting the situation
____ Administers improper medication or dosage (wrong drug, incorrect amount, or pushes at
an inappropriate rate)
____ Technique or equipment utilized would have resulted in medication being deposited
into wrong tissue
____ Failure to dispose of needle and syringe in proper container
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
ENDOTRACHEAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Confirms the verbal order | 1 |
|
| Takes/verbalizes body substance isolation precautions prior to administration of medication | 1 |
|
| Checks for known allergies, contraindications and incompatibilities | 1 |
|
| Checks
medication for: -Correctness (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) -Expiration date (1 point) -Concentration (1 point) |
4 |
|
| Selects proper equipment to administer medication deeply into tracheobronchial tree | 1 |
|
| Prepares medication | 1 |
|
| Pre-oxygenates patient | 1 |
|
| Injects medication | 1 |
|
| Resumes ventilation of patient | 1 |
|
| Disposes of syringe and needle into proper container | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes need to observe patient for desired/adverse side effects | 1 |
|
| Voices proper documentation of medication administration | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
15 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to administer medication within 3 minute time limit
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriately correcting the situation
____ Administers improper medication or dosage (wrong drug or incorrect amount )
____ Technique did not deliver medication in a manner to provide for deep tracheal
absorption
____ Failure to appropriately adjust the concentration or increase the dose
____ Interruption of ventilations for greater than 30 seconds at any time
____ Failure to dispose of needle and syringe in proper container
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Advanced Level Practical Examination
AEROSOLIZED MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Confirms the verbal order | 1 |
|
| Explains procedure to patient | 1 |
|
| Takes/verbalizes body substance isolation precautions prior to administration of medication | 1 |
|
| Checks for known allergies, contraindications and incompatibilities | 1 |
|
| Checks
medication for: -Correctness (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) -Expiration date (1 point) -Concentration (1 point) |
4 |
|
| Selects proper equipment | 1 |
|
| Unscrews lid on nebulizer to expose medication cup | 1 |
|
| Adds appropriate amount of medication to cup and reattaches lid | 1 |
|
| Attaches mouthpiece and any extension tube to nebulizer | 1 |
|
| Attaches oxygen supply to nebulizer cup and adjusts oxygen flow to create a fine mist of medication | 1 |
|
| Coaches patient to breathe deeply through the mouth until all liquid is used | 1 |
|
| Verbalizes need to observe patient for desired/adverse side effects | 1 |
|
| Disposes of treatment delivery system into proper container | 1 |
|
| Voices proper documentation of medication administration | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to begin administration of the medication within 3 minute time limit
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
____ Contaminates equipment without appropriately correcting the situation
____ Administers improper medication or dosage (wrong drug or incorrect amount)
____ Technique did not deliver medication in a manner to provide for adequate absorption
____ Failure to dispose of delivery system in proper container
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PEDIATRIC (<2 yrs.) VENTILATORY MANAGEMENT (ET)
| NOTE: If candidate elects to ventilate initially with BVM attached to reservoir and oxygen, full credit must be awarded for steps denoted by "**" so long as first ventilation is delivered within initial 30 seconds. | Possible Points |
Points Awarded |
| Takes or verbalizes body substances isolation precautions | 1 |
|
| Opens the airway manually | 1 |
|
| Elevates tongue, inserts simple adjunct (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway) | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner now informs candidate no gag reflex is present and patient accept adjunct | ||
| **Ventilates patient immediately with bag-valve-mask device unattached to oxygen | 1 |
|
| **Hyperventilates patient with room air | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner now informs candidate that ventilation is being performed without difficulty and that pulse oximetry indicates the patient’s blood oxygen saturation is 85% | ||
| Attaches oxygen reservoir to bag-valve-mask device and connects to high flow oxygen regulator (12-15 L/min) | 1 |
|
| Ventilates patient at a rate of 20/minute and assures adequate chest expansion | 1 |
|
| NOTE: After 30 seconds, examiner auscultates and reports breath sounds are present, equal bilaterally and medical direction has ordered intubation. The examiner must now take over ventilation. | ||
| Directs assistant to pre-oxygenate patient | 1 |
|
| Identifies/selects proper equipment for intubation | 1 |
|
| Checks laryngoscope to assure operational with bulb tight | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner to remove OPA and moves out of the way when candidate is prepared to intubate | ||
| Places patient in neutral or sniffing position | 1 |
|
| Inserts blade while displacing tongue | 1 |
|
| Elevates mandible with laryngoscope | 1 |
|
| Introduces ET tube and advances to proper depth | 1 |
|
| Directs ventilation of patient | 1 |
|
| Confirms proper placement by auscultation bilaterally over each lung and over epigastrium | 1 |
|
| NOTE: Examiner to ask, "If you had proper placement, what should you expect to hear?" | ||
| Secures ET tube (may be verbalized) | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
|
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to initiate ventilations within 30 seconds after applying gloves or
interrupts ventilations for greater than 30 seconds at any time
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
____ Failure to voice and ultimately provide high oxygen concentrations (at least 85%)
____ Failure to ventilate patient at a rate of at least 20/minute
____ Failure to provide adequate volumes per breath (maximum 2 errors/minute permissible)
____ Failure to pre-oxygenate patient prior to intubation
____ Failure to successfully intubate within 3 attempts
____ Use of gums as a fulcrum
____ Failure to assure proper tube placement by auscultation bilaterally and over the
epigastrium
____ Inserts any adjunct in a manner dangerous to the patient
____ Attempts to use any equipment not appropriate for the pediatric patient
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INTRAOSSEOUS INFUSION
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Checks selected
IV fluid for: -Proper fluid (1 point) -Clarity (1 point) -Expiration date (1 point) |
3 |
|
| Selects
appropriate equipment to include: -IO needle (1 point) -Syringe (1 point) -Saline (1 point) -Extension (1 point) |
4 |
|
| Selects proper administration set | 1 |
|
| Connects administration set to bag | 1 |
|
| Prepares administration set (fills drip chamber and flushes tubing) | 1 |
|
| Prepares syringe and extension tubing | 1 |
|
| Cut or tears tape (at any time before IO puncture) | 1 |
|
| Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions (prior to IO puncture) | 1 |
|
| Identifies proper anatomical site for IO puncture | 1 |
|
| Cleanses site appropriately | 1 |
|
| Performs IO
puncture: -Stabilizes tibia (1 point) -Inserts needle at proper angle (1 point) -Advances needle with twisting motion until "pop" is felt (1 point) -Unscrews cap and removes stylette from needle (1 point) |
4 |
|
| Attaches syringe and extension set to IO needle | 1 |
|
| Slowly injects saline to assure proper placement of needle | 1 |
|
| Connects administration set and adjusts flow rate as appropriate | 1 |
|
| Secures needle with tape and supports with bulky dressing | 1 |
|
| Disposes of needle in proper container | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
24 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to establish a patent and properly adjusted IO line within the 6
minute time limit
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions prior to performing
IO puncture
____ Contaminates equipment or site without appropriately correcting situation
____ Any improper technique resulting in the potential for air embolism
____ Failure to assure correct needle placement before attaching administration set
____ Failure to successfully establish IO infusion within 2 attempts during 6 minute time
limit
____ Performing IO puncture in an unacceptable manner (improper puncture site, incorrect
needle angle, etc.)
____ Failure to dispose of needle in proper container
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
NASOGASTRIC TUBE INSERTION
Possible Points |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes or verbalizes body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
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| Explains procedure to patient | 1 |
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| Measures and marks NG tube to proper length | 1 |
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| Positions patient in upright or semi-sitting position | 1 |
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| Lubricates distal 3-6" of tube | 1 |
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| Slightly flexes patient’s head | 1 |
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| Inserts tube into widest nostril and advances straight back until tube is visible in oropharynx | 1 |
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| Instructs patient to repeatedly swallow or sip water while continuing to advance tube | 1 |
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| Inserts tube until mark reaches outer edge or nostril | 1 |
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| Injects 20-35 ml of air into tube while auscultating epigastrium to confirm proper placement | 1 |
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| Secures tube | 1 |
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TOTAL |
11 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Failure to take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions
____ Failure to explain procedure to patient before attempting to place tube
____ Failure to measure and mark NG tube to proper length prior to insertion
____ Failure to verify proper placement by auscultation over the epigastrium
____ Attempts to insert NG tube in a manner dangerous to patient
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION
SEATED PATIENT
Points Possible |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes, or verbalizes, body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
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| Directs assistant to place/maintain head in the neutral in-line position | 1 |
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| Directs assistant to maintain manual immobilization of the head | 1 |
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| Reassesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity | 1 |
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| Applies appropriately sized extrication collar | 1 |
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| Positions the immobilization device behind the patient | 1 |
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| Secures the device to the patient’s torso | 1 |
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| Evaluates torso fixation and adjusts as necessary | 1 |
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| Evaluates and pads behind the patient’s head as necessary | 1 |
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| Secures the patient’s head to the device | 1 |
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| Verbalizes moving the patient to a long board | 1 |
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| Reassesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity | 1 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Did not immediately direct, or take, manual immobilization of the head
____ Released, or ordered release of, manual immobilization before it was maintained
mechanically
____ Patient manipulated, or moved excessively, causing potential spinal compromise
____ Device moved excessively up, down, left or right on the patient’s torso
____ Head mobilization allows for excessive movement
____ Torso fixation inhibits chest rise, resulting in respiratory compromise
____ Upon completion of immobilization, head is not in the neutral position
____ Did not assess motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity after
voicing immobilization to the long board
____ Immobilized head to the board before securing the torso
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION
SUPINE PATIENT
Points Possible |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes, or verbalizes, body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
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| Directs assistant to place/maintain head in the neutral in-line position | 1 |
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| Directs assistant to maintain manual immobilization of the head | 1 |
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| Reassesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity | 1 |
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| Applies appropriately sized extrication collar | 1 |
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| Positions the immobilization device appropriately | 1 |
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| Directs movement of the patient onto the device without compromising the integrity of the spine | 1 |
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| Applies padding to voids between the torso and the board as necessary | 1 |
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| Immobilizes the patient’s torso to the device | 1 |
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| Evaluates and pads behind the patient’s head as necessary | 1 |
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| Immobilizes the patient’s head to the device | 1 |
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| Secures the patient’s legs to the device | 1 |
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| Secures the patient’s arms to the device | 1 |
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| Reassesses motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity | 1 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Did not immediately direct, or take, manual immobilization of the head
____ Released, or ordered release of, manual immobilization before it was maintained
mechanically
____ Patient manipulated, or moved excessively, causing potential spinal compromise
____ Patient moves excessively up, down, left or right on the patient’s torso
____ Head immobilization allows for excessive movement
____ Upon completion of immobilization, head is not the neutral position
____ Did not assess motor, sensory and circulatory function in each extremity after
immobilization to the device
____ Immobilized head to the board before securing the torso
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
BLEEDING CONTROL/SHOCK MANAGEMENT
Points Possible |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes, or verbalizes, body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
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| Applies direct pressure to the wound | 1 |
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| Elevates the extremity | 1 |
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| NOTE: The examiner must now inform the candidate that the wound continues to bleed. | ||
| Applies an additional dressing to the wound | 1 |
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| NOTE: The examiner must now inform the candidate that the wound still continues to bleed. The second dressing does not control the bleeding. | ||
| Locates and applies pressure to appropriate arterial pressure point | 1 |
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| NOTE: The examiner must now inform the candidate that the bleeding is controlled. | ||
| Bandages the wound | 1 |
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| NOTE: The examiner must now inform the candidate the patient is now showing signs and symptoms indicative of hypoperfusion. | ||
| Properly positions the patient | 1 |
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| Applies high concentration oxygen | 1 |
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| Initiates steps to prevent heat loss from the patient | 1 |
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| Indicates the need for immediate transportation | 1 |
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TOTAL |
10 |
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CRITICAL CRITERIA
____ Did not take, or verbalize, body substance isolation precautions
____ Did not apply high concentration oxygen
____ Applied a tourniquet before attempting other methods of bleeding control
____ Did not control hemorrhage in a timely manner
____ Did not indicate a need for immediate transportation
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Advanced Level Practical Examination
MOUTH TO MASK WITH SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
Points Possible |
Points Awarded | |
| Takes, or verbalizes, body substance isolation precautions | 1 |
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| Connects one-way valve to mask | 1 |
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| Opens patient’s airway or confirms patient’s airway is open (manually or with adjunct) | 1 |
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| Establishes and maintains a proper mask to face seal | 1 |
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| Ventilates the patient at the proper volume and rate (800-1200 ml per breath/10-20 breaths per minute) | 1 |
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| Connects the mask to high concentration of oxygen | 1 |
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| Adjusts flow rate to at least 15 liters per minute | 1 |
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| Continues ventilation of the patient at the proper volume and rate (800-1200 ml per breath/10-20 breaths per minute) | 1 |