LOYOLA SYSTEM LATEST
ENTRY: EMT-P
What clinical findings should be communicated in your radio report? -
ANSWERS-Findings from review of systems (pertinent
positive/negatives)
ECG/vital signs interpretation
Blood glucose for patients with AMS
Body temperature if applicable
Stroke Scale
Trauma Score
What does ABCDE stand for in the adult initial assessment? -
ANSWERS-Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability (AVPU)
Expose
What is the target SpO2 for adults?
What if they have COPD hx? - ANSWERS-94-98%
COPD 92%
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, LOYOLA SYSTEM LATEST
ENTRY: EMT-P
If a patient is in moderate/severe respiratory distress with SpO2 <92%
(<88% COPD), but with adequate rate/depth, what is the target O2
admin? - ANSWERS-High FiO2
If a patient has inadequate rate/depth with moderate/severe distress, or
unstable, how should O2 be administered? - ANSWERS-High FiO2 by
BVM
In what conditions is hyperoxia contraindicated?
What is the target SpO2 in these patients? - ANSWERS-STEMI, Post-
cardiac arrest, acute exacerbations of COPD, stroke, newborn/neonatal
resuscitation
Target is 94%
Goal = relieve hypoxemia
If a patient is encountered with continuous infusion device or home
medication devices, what should the paramedic do?
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ENTRY: EMT-P
What clinical findings should be communicated in your radio report? -
ANSWERS-Findings from review of systems (pertinent
positive/negatives)
ECG/vital signs interpretation
Blood glucose for patients with AMS
Body temperature if applicable
Stroke Scale
Trauma Score
What does ABCDE stand for in the adult initial assessment? -
ANSWERS-Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability (AVPU)
Expose
What is the target SpO2 for adults?
What if they have COPD hx? - ANSWERS-94-98%
COPD 92%
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, LOYOLA SYSTEM LATEST
ENTRY: EMT-P
If a patient is in moderate/severe respiratory distress with SpO2 <92%
(<88% COPD), but with adequate rate/depth, what is the target O2
admin? - ANSWERS-High FiO2
If a patient has inadequate rate/depth with moderate/severe distress, or
unstable, how should O2 be administered? - ANSWERS-High FiO2 by
BVM
In what conditions is hyperoxia contraindicated?
What is the target SpO2 in these patients? - ANSWERS-STEMI, Post-
cardiac arrest, acute exacerbations of COPD, stroke, newborn/neonatal
resuscitation
Target is 94%
Goal = relieve hypoxemia
If a patient is encountered with continuous infusion device or home
medication devices, what should the paramedic do?
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