Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams Includes
Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
1) Name and vehicle # of provider, destination and ETA
Indicate if desired destination is the nearest by travel times
and any reason from going to another hospital
2) Patient age, sex and weight
3) LOC and orientation
Radio Reports 4) Chief complaint and severity
5) Signs - GCS, Pulse, BP, Respirations, Skin, Pupils, and
lung sounds
6) History - SAMPLE
7) Clinical findings - pertinent negatives and positives,
Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale if applicable
1) Scene safety/BSI/PPE
2) Initial assessment: Airway and C spine established and
maintained, Breathing assessed and assisted if needed
(lung sounds) Circulation (pulse and hemorrhage), Dis-
ability AVPU
Patient Assessment 3) History and Physical Exams: SAMPLE (signs and symp-
toms, allergies, medications, past oral intake, last oral
intake/last menstrual period, and events leading up to
condition), Vital signs, Rate pain on scale 1-10
4) Detailed physical exam
5) Ongoing assessment - reassess ABCDs
Target oxygen saturation = 94-98%, 92% if COPD
in cases of adequate rate depth/minimal distress/mild
hypoxia/SpO2 92-94% --> Low FiO2
Respiratory Assessment in cases of adequate rate/depth, moderate/severe dis-
tress and SpO2 of less than 92%, --> High FiO2
In cases of inadequate rate/depth with moderate/severe
distress or instability --> High FiO2 by BVM ventilation
Pain Management
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Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
1) Name and vehicle # of provider, destination and ETA
Indicate if desired destination is the nearest by travel times
and any reason from going to another hospital
2) Patient age, sex and weight
3) LOC and orientation
Radio Reports 4) Chief complaint and severity
5) Signs - GCS, Pulse, BP, Respirations, Skin, Pupils, and
lung sounds
6) History - SAMPLE
7) Clinical findings - pertinent negatives and positives,
Cincinnati prehospital stroke scale if applicable
1) Scene safety/BSI/PPE
2) Initial assessment: Airway and C spine established and
maintained, Breathing assessed and assisted if needed
(lung sounds) Circulation (pulse and hemorrhage), Dis-
ability AVPU
Patient Assessment 3) History and Physical Exams: SAMPLE (signs and symp-
toms, allergies, medications, past oral intake, last oral
intake/last menstrual period, and events leading up to
condition), Vital signs, Rate pain on scale 1-10
4) Detailed physical exam
5) Ongoing assessment - reassess ABCDs
Target oxygen saturation = 94-98%, 92% if COPD
in cases of adequate rate depth/minimal distress/mild
hypoxia/SpO2 92-94% --> Low FiO2
Respiratory Assessment in cases of adequate rate/depth, moderate/severe dis-
tress and SpO2 of less than 92%, --> High FiO2
In cases of inadequate rate/depth with moderate/severe
distress or instability --> High FiO2 by BVM ventilation
Pain Management
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