Loyola EMS System Entry Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position - Correct answer-Semi
Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? - Correct
answer-18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor? - Correct answer-Patient between the ages of 16-18
that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live
independently of parents or guardians.
When can a minor consent for themself or their child? - Correct answer-When they
are pregnant married or have a living child.
When can a parent not refuse treatment of child? - Correct answer-Parents may not
withhold consent for life saving treatment
When suspicion of abuse or neglect exist
Life or limb threatening limb or injury
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,Incompetent adult guardian
Uninjured children in school bus MVC can be released in the field to.... - Correct
answer-Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus MVC? - Correct
answer-Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what? - Correct answer-Medical
license and state issues ID
Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to? - Correct answer-
Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving? - Correct answer-PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say? - Correct answer-
Personnel must accept and provide all necessary care to an infant 30 says old or
younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged? - Correct answer-At least 60
days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE? - Correct answer-120 hours
In the event of an exposure what do you do? - Correct answer-Complete Loyola
EMS communicable disease exposure form which is part of the exposure carepak
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, Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including... - Correct answer-
Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report? - Correct answer-
Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with altered mental status? -
Correct answer-Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what? - Correct answer-4 mg zofran slow IVP or ODT
1 dose only
When is it acceptable to discontinue ALS care? - Correct answer-Never
When can pediatric drug dosing exceed adult dosing? - Correct answer-Weight
based IV fluid bolus
Are living wills honored by EMS providers? - Correct answer-No
What should you ask about when you have a patient with chest pain? - Correct
answer-Use of viagra cialis or revatio in the past 48 hours before considering
administration of nitro
Adult initial dose of fentanyl under 65 y/o - Correct answer-1mcg/kg not to exceed
100 mcg
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Questions and Answers
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position - Correct answer-Semi
Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? - Correct
answer-18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor? - Correct answer-Patient between the ages of 16-18
that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live
independently of parents or guardians.
When can a minor consent for themself or their child? - Correct answer-When they
are pregnant married or have a living child.
When can a parent not refuse treatment of child? - Correct answer-Parents may not
withhold consent for life saving treatment
When suspicion of abuse or neglect exist
Life or limb threatening limb or injury
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,Incompetent adult guardian
Uninjured children in school bus MVC can be released in the field to.... - Correct
answer-Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus MVC? - Correct
answer-Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what? - Correct answer-Medical
license and state issues ID
Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to? - Correct answer-
Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving? - Correct answer-PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say? - Correct answer-
Personnel must accept and provide all necessary care to an infant 30 says old or
younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged? - Correct answer-At least 60
days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE? - Correct answer-120 hours
In the event of an exposure what do you do? - Correct answer-Complete Loyola
EMS communicable disease exposure form which is part of the exposure carepak
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, Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including... - Correct answer-
Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report? - Correct answer-
Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with altered mental status? -
Correct answer-Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what? - Correct answer-4 mg zofran slow IVP or ODT
1 dose only
When is it acceptable to discontinue ALS care? - Correct answer-Never
When can pediatric drug dosing exceed adult dosing? - Correct answer-Weight
based IV fluid bolus
Are living wills honored by EMS providers? - Correct answer-No
What should you ask about when you have a patient with chest pain? - Correct
answer-Use of viagra cialis or revatio in the past 48 hours before considering
administration of nitro
Adult initial dose of fentanyl under 65 y/o - Correct answer-1mcg/kg not to exceed
100 mcg
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