Loyola EMS System Entry Updated
Questions and Answers (2026/2027) |
Practice Review | A+ Verified
• Adult acute asthma protocol ANSWER: Albuterol 2.5mg or xponenex 1.25mg
Repeat as necessary
If no response and in severe distress administer epinephrine 1:1,000 0.3mg IM
If older than 50 or cardiac disease call med control
• Adult anaphylaxis with signs of hypoperfusion ANSWER: IV/IO fluid bolus
200ml increments
Administer epi 1:10,000 0.5mg slow IVP
Or 1:1,000 1mg ET
Or 1:1,000 0.5 mg IM y repeat every 5 minutes
Administer Benadryl 50mg slow IV/IO
Consider albuterol/xopenex and dopamine
• Adult anaphylaxis without signs of hypoperfusion ANSWER: Administer
Benadryl 50mg IM or slow IVP
Administer epi 1:1,000 0.3mg IM may repeat once after 15 minutes
Contact medical control if older than 50 or cardiac disease
Consider bronchodilator for wheezing
• Adult initial dose of fentanyl under 65 y/o ANSWER: 1mcg/kg not to exceed
100 mcg
• Adult intubation procedure ANSWER: Benzocainex2 30 seconds apart
Etomidate 0.6mg/kg not to exceed 40mg
For post sedation versed 2mg every 2 minutes
Max of 10mg
• Anaphylaxis in peds ANSWER: Benadryl 1mg/kg
More than local reaction then administer epi 1:1,000
Less than 10kg 0.1 mg/kg
Between 20kg and 10kg 0.2 mg/kg
Over 20kg 0.3 mg/kg
For signs of hypoperfusion administer fluid bolus
Administer epi 1:10,000 0.1 mg/kg every 3 min.
, • Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do?
ANSWER: 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
• Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what? ANSWER: Medical license
and state issues ID
• Are living wills honored by EMS providers? ANSWER: No
• Avoid what to eye injury? ANSWER: Pressure
• Beta blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose ANSWER: 1mg glucagon
Slow IVP
Repeat x1
If no success consider pacing
• Burn <10% dressing type ANSWER: Wet may be applied for pain relief
• Burn >10% dressing type ANSWER: Dry sterile dressing
• Cardioversion jewels for pediatric ANSWER: 1 J/kg
May repeat at 2 J/kg
• Care of amputated part ANSWER: Wrap in saline moistened gauze and put in
plastic bag
• Child involved MVC age considerations ANSWER: Birth to 2 years or 20
pounds rear facing seat
2-4 or 65 pounds front facing toddler seat
Booster seat 4-8 years or 4 foot 9
Seat belt from 8-15 or taller that 4 foot 9
• Cyclic anti depressant overdose treatment ANSWER: 1L NS bolus with
8.4% sodium bicarbonate 1meq/kg
• Dose for adenosine in pediatric ANSWER: 0.1 mg/kg not to exceed 6
0.2 mg/kg not to exceed 12
• Dose for epi in peds ANSWER: 1:10,000 0.1 ml/kg IV/IO
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Questions and Answers (2026/2027) |
Practice Review | A+ Verified
• Adult acute asthma protocol ANSWER: Albuterol 2.5mg or xponenex 1.25mg
Repeat as necessary
If no response and in severe distress administer epinephrine 1:1,000 0.3mg IM
If older than 50 or cardiac disease call med control
• Adult anaphylaxis with signs of hypoperfusion ANSWER: IV/IO fluid bolus
200ml increments
Administer epi 1:10,000 0.5mg slow IVP
Or 1:1,000 1mg ET
Or 1:1,000 0.5 mg IM y repeat every 5 minutes
Administer Benadryl 50mg slow IV/IO
Consider albuterol/xopenex and dopamine
• Adult anaphylaxis without signs of hypoperfusion ANSWER: Administer
Benadryl 50mg IM or slow IVP
Administer epi 1:1,000 0.3mg IM may repeat once after 15 minutes
Contact medical control if older than 50 or cardiac disease
Consider bronchodilator for wheezing
• Adult initial dose of fentanyl under 65 y/o ANSWER: 1mcg/kg not to exceed
100 mcg
• Adult intubation procedure ANSWER: Benzocainex2 30 seconds apart
Etomidate 0.6mg/kg not to exceed 40mg
For post sedation versed 2mg every 2 minutes
Max of 10mg
• Anaphylaxis in peds ANSWER: Benadryl 1mg/kg
More than local reaction then administer epi 1:1,000
Less than 10kg 0.1 mg/kg
Between 20kg and 10kg 0.2 mg/kg
Over 20kg 0.3 mg/kg
For signs of hypoperfusion administer fluid bolus
Administer epi 1:10,000 0.1 mg/kg every 3 min.
, • Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do?
ANSWER: 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
• Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what? ANSWER: Medical license
and state issues ID
• Are living wills honored by EMS providers? ANSWER: No
• Avoid what to eye injury? ANSWER: Pressure
• Beta blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose ANSWER: 1mg glucagon
Slow IVP
Repeat x1
If no success consider pacing
• Burn <10% dressing type ANSWER: Wet may be applied for pain relief
• Burn >10% dressing type ANSWER: Dry sterile dressing
• Cardioversion jewels for pediatric ANSWER: 1 J/kg
May repeat at 2 J/kg
• Care of amputated part ANSWER: Wrap in saline moistened gauze and put in
plastic bag
• Child involved MVC age considerations ANSWER: Birth to 2 years or 20
pounds rear facing seat
2-4 or 65 pounds front facing toddler seat
Booster seat 4-8 years or 4 foot 9
Seat belt from 8-15 or taller that 4 foot 9
• Cyclic anti depressant overdose treatment ANSWER: 1L NS bolus with
8.4% sodium bicarbonate 1meq/kg
• Dose for adenosine in pediatric ANSWER: 0.1 mg/kg not to exceed 6
0.2 mg/kg not to exceed 12
• Dose for epi in peds ANSWER: 1:10,000 0.1 ml/kg IV/IO
Or
