EMT SYSTEM ENTRY REVIEW
What is the Illinois Region for EMS? - CORRECT ANSWER -8
EMS medical director? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mark Cichon
System Coord? - CORRECT ANSWER -Christine Chaput
typical outline for radio report - CORRECT ANSWER -name/vehicle#/destination/ETA, pt
info, LoC, CC/Initial Impression, vitals, Hx, Assessment
outline for Px Assessement - CORRECT ANSWER -SS/BSI, ABCs, A/ox?, ALS?, Sample,
opqrst, vitals, 2ndary assessment
do you call med control when DNR is present? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
can an EMT pronounce ToD? - CORRECT ANSWER -no
Power of Attorney - CORRECT ANSWER -Must have a written DNR order signed by patient's
physician
Other than DNR, healthcare decisions can be made by Power of Attorney. It may be
complicated, so don't hesitate to CALL MED CONTROL!
Bring all documents to the hospital
Living Wills/Surrogates - CORRECT ANSWER -Living wills are not honored in the field and
surrogates can't give you directions in the field
Components of a valid DNR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Name of pt
Name & signature of physician
, Effective Date
The words "Do Not Resuscitate" or "Withhold Treatment"
Evidence of Consent
Signature of pt, legal guardian, durable power of attorney, or surrogate decision maker
Triple Zero Patients - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-breathing, pulseless and asystolic, and have
one or more of the following indications:
Decapitation
Rigor mortis w/o hypothermia
Profound dependent lividity
Decomposition
Mummification/ putrification
Incineration
Frozen state
Suspected Cardiac Patients with chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER -Initial Medical Care
Pt must be alert, be able to swallow
Baby Aspirin (324mg: 4x81mg tablets) chewed and swallowed, totally 324mg in 8hrs
Check BP (systolic must be >100mmHg), before administering prescribed NTG (0.4mg SL)
Do Not Need to Contact Medical Control for either!
Px with acute asthma/Copd - CORRECT ANSWER -Initiate Medical Care
If pt has own inhaler (check 6Rs), ask for time of last dosage
Begin transport
Albuterol 2.5mg (in 3mL) via nebulizer
Px with seizures/status epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear & Protect airway.
Protect pt from injury.
What is the Illinois Region for EMS? - CORRECT ANSWER -8
EMS medical director? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mark Cichon
System Coord? - CORRECT ANSWER -Christine Chaput
typical outline for radio report - CORRECT ANSWER -name/vehicle#/destination/ETA, pt
info, LoC, CC/Initial Impression, vitals, Hx, Assessment
outline for Px Assessement - CORRECT ANSWER -SS/BSI, ABCs, A/ox?, ALS?, Sample,
opqrst, vitals, 2ndary assessment
do you call med control when DNR is present? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
can an EMT pronounce ToD? - CORRECT ANSWER -no
Power of Attorney - CORRECT ANSWER -Must have a written DNR order signed by patient's
physician
Other than DNR, healthcare decisions can be made by Power of Attorney. It may be
complicated, so don't hesitate to CALL MED CONTROL!
Bring all documents to the hospital
Living Wills/Surrogates - CORRECT ANSWER -Living wills are not honored in the field and
surrogates can't give you directions in the field
Components of a valid DNR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Name of pt
Name & signature of physician
, Effective Date
The words "Do Not Resuscitate" or "Withhold Treatment"
Evidence of Consent
Signature of pt, legal guardian, durable power of attorney, or surrogate decision maker
Triple Zero Patients - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-breathing, pulseless and asystolic, and have
one or more of the following indications:
Decapitation
Rigor mortis w/o hypothermia
Profound dependent lividity
Decomposition
Mummification/ putrification
Incineration
Frozen state
Suspected Cardiac Patients with chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER -Initial Medical Care
Pt must be alert, be able to swallow
Baby Aspirin (324mg: 4x81mg tablets) chewed and swallowed, totally 324mg in 8hrs
Check BP (systolic must be >100mmHg), before administering prescribed NTG (0.4mg SL)
Do Not Need to Contact Medical Control for either!
Px with acute asthma/Copd - CORRECT ANSWER -Initiate Medical Care
If pt has own inhaler (check 6Rs), ask for time of last dosage
Begin transport
Albuterol 2.5mg (in 3mL) via nebulizer
Px with seizures/status epilepticus - CORRECT ANSWER -Clear & Protect airway.
Protect pt from injury.
