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Loyola Entry Exam Important
INFO Study Guide Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers
Who is the EMS Loyola EMS System Medical Director?
Mark E. Chichon
What is important to give when providing your name and vehicle number of provider in your
radio report?
Desired destination and ETA
A in ABCDs?
Airway (establish and maintain. Consider SPINE MOTION RESTRICTION)
D in ABCDs?
Disability - neurologic
A - Alert
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V - Responds to Verbal stimuli
P - Responds to Painful stimuli
U - Unresponsive
Who is the best source of infortmation for
- medications
- baseline vitals
- functional nevel
- likely complication
- equipment
Parents/caregivers
Target SpO2?
94-98% (92% if hx of COPD)
How often should we re-evaluate vitals?
q 15 minutes or q 5 minutes if unstable
When can we transport to a facility other than the closest appropriate hospital?
If a physician certifies that the benefits outweigh the risks (unless patient meeds Level 1
Trauma criteria)
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What must the deviation from SMOs be based on?
The EMS provider treating the patient
What if you are not certain if a DNR/POLST order can be applied?
Begin treatment and contact medical control
POLST/DNRs can only be honored by EMS providers if:
it is written, and signed by the patient's attending practitioner
Can living wills be honored by EMS providers?
No, can not
POLST/DNRs need 3 signatures. Name them.
- Patient/Guardian
- Witness
- Attending Practitioner
What if resuscitative efforts were begun prior to POLST/DNR is presented? (valid)
Efforts may be withdrawn
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Blunt trauma patient without vital signs may be considered for witholding resuscitative efforts
with the approval of:
Medical Control
When can we not give Nitroglycerin?
If any ED/Viagra has been taken, or if their SBP is less than 140 mmHg
If patient has pulmonary edema, we place them in High Fowler's position if there SBP is above
what?
100 mmHg
If a patient is wearing a LVAD, and is pulses, the NIBP may be:
Inaccurate
If a patient is choking but able to speak, we should:
Not interfere with their attempts to clear their airway
If airway is obstructed and obscruction is visible, what should we do?
Attempt to remove
Main Treatment for wheezing/asthmatic?
ALBUTEROL 2.5 mg (3 mL)
Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
Loyola Entry Exam Important
INFO Study Guide Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers
Who is the EMS Loyola EMS System Medical Director?
Mark E. Chichon
What is important to give when providing your name and vehicle number of provider in your
radio report?
Desired destination and ETA
A in ABCDs?
Airway (establish and maintain. Consider SPINE MOTION RESTRICTION)
D in ABCDs?
Disability - neurologic
A - Alert
Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
,8/20/2026, 4:00:06 PM Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
V - Responds to Verbal stimuli
P - Responds to Painful stimuli
U - Unresponsive
Who is the best source of infortmation for
- medications
- baseline vitals
- functional nevel
- likely complication
- equipment
Parents/caregivers
Target SpO2?
94-98% (92% if hx of COPD)
How often should we re-evaluate vitals?
q 15 minutes or q 5 minutes if unstable
When can we transport to a facility other than the closest appropriate hospital?
If a physician certifies that the benefits outweigh the risks (unless patient meeds Level 1
Trauma criteria)
Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
,8/20/2026, 4:00:06 PM Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
What must the deviation from SMOs be based on?
The EMS provider treating the patient
What if you are not certain if a DNR/POLST order can be applied?
Begin treatment and contact medical control
POLST/DNRs can only be honored by EMS providers if:
it is written, and signed by the patient's attending practitioner
Can living wills be honored by EMS providers?
No, can not
POLST/DNRs need 3 signatures. Name them.
- Patient/Guardian
- Witness
- Attending Practitioner
What if resuscitative efforts were begun prior to POLST/DNR is presented? (valid)
Efforts may be withdrawn
Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
, 8/20/2026, 4:00:06 PM Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf Loyola EMS System Entry.pdf
Blunt trauma patient without vital signs may be considered for witholding resuscitative efforts
with the approval of:
Medical Control
When can we not give Nitroglycerin?
If any ED/Viagra has been taken, or if their SBP is less than 140 mmHg
If patient has pulmonary edema, we place them in High Fowler's position if there SBP is above
what?
100 mmHg
If a patient is wearing a LVAD, and is pulses, the NIBP may be:
Inaccurate
If a patient is choking but able to speak, we should:
Not interfere with their attempts to clear their airway
If airway is obstructed and obscruction is visible, what should we do?
Attempt to remove
Main Treatment for wheezing/asthmatic?
ALBUTEROL 2.5 mg (3 mL)
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