Loyola University Medical Center | Loyola EMS System Entry
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination
2026/2027 | Verified Questions
Loyola University Medical Center | Loyola EMS System | Professional EMS Candidates
75 Verified Questions | 5 Core Domains | Academic Year 2026/2027
Prepared by
Loyola University Medical Center | Loyola EMS System Entry
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination Actual Exam | Academic Year 2026/2027
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
,INTRODUCTION
This document contains 75 original verified questions designed to cover the full Loyola EMS System Entry
Examination. The questions are organized across five core domains aligned with the official Loyola EMS
System Entry content outline: Patient Assessment & Radio Report (15 questions), Airway Management &
Respiratory Emergencies (15 questions), Cardiac Emergencies & Resuscitation (15 questions), Medical
Emergencies & Pharmacology (15 questions), and Trauma & Pediatric Care (15 questions). Content is
original and constructed to reinforce Loyola University Medical Center Loyola EMS System Entry
objectives for actual exam readiness and system protocol proficiency for the Academic Year 2026/2027.
Each question includes a correct answer designation and a rationale grounded in Loyola EMS System
Standard Operating Procedures, Region VIII Protocols, and foundational prehospital care methodology.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Patient Assessment & Radio Report
Question 1. According to Loyola EMS System protocols, which component is required in
every radio report to the receiving hospital?
A. Patient's full social security number
B. Age, sex, chief complaint, vital signs, and estimated time of arrival
C. Detailed past medical history only
D. Name of the patient's primary care physician
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loyola EMS System Standard Operating Procedures require a concise radio report that
includes age, sex, chief complaint, vital signs, pertinent findings, interventions, and ETA so the receiving
facility can prepare appropriately.
Question 2. When performing a primary survey on an unresponsive adult, what is the
correct sequence under Loyola EMS System guidelines?
A. Circulation first, then airway
B. Full secondary survey before airway assessment
C. Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
D. Vital signs before any airway check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary survey follows the ABCD approach: Airway with cervical spine consideration,
Breathing, Circulation, Disability (neurologic status), and Exposure, consistent with Loyola EMS and
Region VIII protocol priorities.
Question 3. A patient presents with altered mental status. Which assessment finding is
most important to report early in the radio report?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale score or AVPU status and blood glucose if obtained
B. Clothing description
C. Number of family members on scene
D. The patient's favorite sports team
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurologic status (GCS or AVPU) and blood glucose are critical for hospital preparedness
and are standard elements of the Loyola EMS radio report for altered mental status patients.
Question 4. Under Loyola EMS System policy, when should a full set of vital signs be
obtained?
A. As part of the initial assessment and repeated as clinically indicated during transport
B. Only after arrival at the hospital
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
, C. Only if the patient requests them
D. Once at the beginning of the call and never again
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loyola EMS protocols require baseline vital signs during initial assessment with serial
measurements based on patient condition to detect trends and guide treatment.
Question 5. Which statement best describes the purpose of the SAMPLE history in the
Loyola EMS patient assessment model?
A. To gather Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, and Events
leading to the illness or injury
B. To document only the patient's employment status
C. To obtain billing information
D. To replace the physical examination
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SAMPLE is the structured mnemonic used in Loyola EMS assessment to organize key history
elements that influence diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Question 6. A patient has a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg, heart rate of 118, and is
diaphoretic after trauma. How should this be communicated in the radio report?
A. Clearly state the hypotensive blood pressure, tachycardia, and signs of shock so the trauma team
can prepare
B. Omit the vital signs to save time
C. Report only that the patient 'looks sick'
D. Wait until hospital arrival to mention vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear communication of hypotension, tachycardia, and shock signs allows the receiving
facility to activate appropriate resources per Loyola EMS trauma notification guidelines.
Question 7. According to Loyola EMS System radio communication standards, which
phrase is preferred when transmitting a critical finding?
A. Clear, plain language that accurately describes the finding without unnecessary delay
B. Whispering the information
C. Using coded language that only system providers understand
D. Waiting until the end of the transport to report critical findings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loyola EMS System policies emphasize clear, concise, plain-language radio reports so
hospital staff can act immediately on critical information.
Question 8. When assessing a patient with a suspected stroke, which focused assessment
element is prioritized under Loyola EMS protocols?
A. Detailed family financial history
B. Time of symptom onset or last known well time and Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale or
equivalent
C. Preferred hospital cafeteria menu
D. Patient's insurance type only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Time of onset/last known well and a validated stroke scale are required for stroke alert
activation and destination decision-making in the Loyola EMS System.
Question 9. A patient refuses transport after assessment. What documentation is required
by Loyola EMS System policy?
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination
2026/2027 | Verified Questions
Loyola University Medical Center | Loyola EMS System | Professional EMS Candidates
75 Verified Questions | 5 Core Domains | Academic Year 2026/2027
Prepared by
Loyola University Medical Center | Loyola EMS System Entry
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination Actual Exam | Academic Year 2026/2027
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
,INTRODUCTION
This document contains 75 original verified questions designed to cover the full Loyola EMS System Entry
Examination. The questions are organized across five core domains aligned with the official Loyola EMS
System Entry content outline: Patient Assessment & Radio Report (15 questions), Airway Management &
Respiratory Emergencies (15 questions), Cardiac Emergencies & Resuscitation (15 questions), Medical
Emergencies & Pharmacology (15 questions), and Trauma & Pediatric Care (15 questions). Content is
original and constructed to reinforce Loyola University Medical Center Loyola EMS System Entry
objectives for actual exam readiness and system protocol proficiency for the Academic Year 2026/2027.
Each question includes a correct answer designation and a rationale grounded in Loyola EMS System
Standard Operating Procedures, Region VIII Protocols, and foundational prehospital care methodology.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Patient Assessment & Radio Report
Question 1. According to Loyola EMS System protocols, which component is required in
every radio report to the receiving hospital?
A. Patient's full social security number
B. Age, sex, chief complaint, vital signs, and estimated time of arrival
C. Detailed past medical history only
D. Name of the patient's primary care physician
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loyola EMS System Standard Operating Procedures require a concise radio report that
includes age, sex, chief complaint, vital signs, pertinent findings, interventions, and ETA so the receiving
facility can prepare appropriately.
Question 2. When performing a primary survey on an unresponsive adult, what is the
correct sequence under Loyola EMS System guidelines?
A. Circulation first, then airway
B. Full secondary survey before airway assessment
C. Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
D. Vital signs before any airway check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary survey follows the ABCD approach: Airway with cervical spine consideration,
Breathing, Circulation, Disability (neurologic status), and Exposure, consistent with Loyola EMS and
Region VIII protocol priorities.
Question 3. A patient presents with altered mental status. Which assessment finding is
most important to report early in the radio report?
A. Glasgow Coma Scale score or AVPU status and blood glucose if obtained
B. Clothing description
C. Number of family members on scene
D. The patient's favorite sports team
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurologic status (GCS or AVPU) and blood glucose are critical for hospital preparedness
and are standard elements of the Loyola EMS radio report for altered mental status patients.
Question 4. Under Loyola EMS System policy, when should a full set of vital signs be
obtained?
A. As part of the initial assessment and repeated as clinically indicated during transport
B. Only after arrival at the hospital
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
, C. Only if the patient requests them
D. Once at the beginning of the call and never again
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loyola EMS protocols require baseline vital signs during initial assessment with serial
measurements based on patient condition to detect trends and guide treatment.
Question 5. Which statement best describes the purpose of the SAMPLE history in the
Loyola EMS patient assessment model?
A. To gather Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, and Events
leading to the illness or injury
B. To document only the patient's employment status
C. To obtain billing information
D. To replace the physical examination
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SAMPLE is the structured mnemonic used in Loyola EMS assessment to organize key history
elements that influence diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Question 6. A patient has a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg, heart rate of 118, and is
diaphoretic after trauma. How should this be communicated in the radio report?
A. Clearly state the hypotensive blood pressure, tachycardia, and signs of shock so the trauma team
can prepare
B. Omit the vital signs to save time
C. Report only that the patient 'looks sick'
D. Wait until hospital arrival to mention vital signs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear communication of hypotension, tachycardia, and shock signs allows the receiving
facility to activate appropriate resources per Loyola EMS trauma notification guidelines.
Question 7. According to Loyola EMS System radio communication standards, which
phrase is preferred when transmitting a critical finding?
A. Clear, plain language that accurately describes the finding without unnecessary delay
B. Whispering the information
C. Using coded language that only system providers understand
D. Waiting until the end of the transport to report critical findings
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loyola EMS System policies emphasize clear, concise, plain-language radio reports so
hospital staff can act immediately on critical information.
Question 8. When assessing a patient with a suspected stroke, which focused assessment
element is prioritized under Loyola EMS protocols?
A. Detailed family financial history
B. Time of symptom onset or last known well time and Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale or
equivalent
C. Preferred hospital cafeteria menu
D. Patient's insurance type only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Time of onset/last known well and a validated stroke scale are required for stroke alert
activation and destination decision-making in the Loyola EMS System.
Question 9. A patient refuses transport after assessment. What documentation is required
by Loyola EMS System policy?
Loyola EMS System Entry Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
