EMT Region VIII System Entry Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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In some circumstances, early contact with Medical Control
can be beneficial to minimizing the time to definitive care,
Clock
and these SMOs are designated as Time Sensitive by what
graphic?
Name of medical director Lori Carnahan
Patients can only be pronounced dead by who? ED Physician
Spinal immobilization is a part of what? A, B, C, or D A (airway)
Who is the best source of information on medications,
baseline vitals, functional level/normal mentation, like-
ly medical complication, equipment operation and trou- Parents, caregivers, or home health nurses
bleshooting, and emergency procedures in patients with
special healthcare needs
What is the target SpO2 for patients? 94-98% (92% with COPD)
uncomplicated myocardial infarction / STEMI, post-car-
diac arrest, acute exacerbations of COPD, stroke, newly
In what cases are hyperoxia contraindicated? born / neonatal resuscitation. If supplemental oxygen is
used in these patients, the goal is to relieve hypoxemia
without causing hyperoxia (target SpO2 94%, not 100%).
Transport to the closest appropriate hospital. By law, a
physician must certify that the benefits outweigh the risks
Where do you transport a patient?
of transport to a facility other than the closest appropriate
hospital, unless patient meets Level 1 Trauma criteria.
1. Name and vehicle number of provider
2. Patient age and gender
3. Chief complaint/mechanism of injury
Outline for streamlined communication for BLS calls
4. SMO being followed
5. Any deviation from SMO or unusual circumstances
6. ETA
Drug Administration Guidelines for Pediatric Patients
, When calculating drug dosages for pediatric patients, the
maximum individual and total doses should not exceed
the respective adult doses. This does not apply to IV fluid
boluses (where the pediatric dose of 20 mL/kg may ex-
ceed the 200 mL adult dose) or individual doses of Versed
(midazolam) or Narcan (naloxone) due to weight-based
dosing.
Can living wills be honored by EMS? No
Name of patient
Resuscitation Order (the words "Do Not Resuscitate",
What makes up a valid DNR? "Withhold Treatment")
Three signatures
Ettective date
Decapitation • Rigor Mortis without hypothermia • Pro-
found dependent lividity • Decomposition • Mummifica-
Long-term indications of death
tion/putrefaction • Incineration • Frozen state (no resus-
citative ettorts for these patients)
non-breathing, pulseless, asystolic, and have one or more
Triple Zero patients long-term indications of death. (cannot be confirmed if
hypothermia is a factor)
sildenafil (Viagra)
vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)
If any of the following have been taken in the past 48
tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca)
hours withhold NITROGLYCERIN (NTG).
sildenafil citrate (Revatio)
riociguat (Adempas)
Dosage for nitroglycerin 0.4 mg
Region VIII resource hospitals Central DuPage, Edward, Good Samaritan, Loyola
Is streamlined communication for BLS calls only? Yes
CPAP inclusion criteria:
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
In some circumstances, early contact with Medical Control
can be beneficial to minimizing the time to definitive care,
Clock
and these SMOs are designated as Time Sensitive by what
graphic?
Name of medical director Lori Carnahan
Patients can only be pronounced dead by who? ED Physician
Spinal immobilization is a part of what? A, B, C, or D A (airway)
Who is the best source of information on medications,
baseline vitals, functional level/normal mentation, like-
ly medical complication, equipment operation and trou- Parents, caregivers, or home health nurses
bleshooting, and emergency procedures in patients with
special healthcare needs
What is the target SpO2 for patients? 94-98% (92% with COPD)
uncomplicated myocardial infarction / STEMI, post-car-
diac arrest, acute exacerbations of COPD, stroke, newly
In what cases are hyperoxia contraindicated? born / neonatal resuscitation. If supplemental oxygen is
used in these patients, the goal is to relieve hypoxemia
without causing hyperoxia (target SpO2 94%, not 100%).
Transport to the closest appropriate hospital. By law, a
physician must certify that the benefits outweigh the risks
Where do you transport a patient?
of transport to a facility other than the closest appropriate
hospital, unless patient meets Level 1 Trauma criteria.
1. Name and vehicle number of provider
2. Patient age and gender
3. Chief complaint/mechanism of injury
Outline for streamlined communication for BLS calls
4. SMO being followed
5. Any deviation from SMO or unusual circumstances
6. ETA
Drug Administration Guidelines for Pediatric Patients
, When calculating drug dosages for pediatric patients, the
maximum individual and total doses should not exceed
the respective adult doses. This does not apply to IV fluid
boluses (where the pediatric dose of 20 mL/kg may ex-
ceed the 200 mL adult dose) or individual doses of Versed
(midazolam) or Narcan (naloxone) due to weight-based
dosing.
Can living wills be honored by EMS? No
Name of patient
Resuscitation Order (the words "Do Not Resuscitate",
What makes up a valid DNR? "Withhold Treatment")
Three signatures
Ettective date
Decapitation • Rigor Mortis without hypothermia • Pro-
found dependent lividity • Decomposition • Mummifica-
Long-term indications of death
tion/putrefaction • Incineration • Frozen state (no resus-
citative ettorts for these patients)
non-breathing, pulseless, asystolic, and have one or more
Triple Zero patients long-term indications of death. (cannot be confirmed if
hypothermia is a factor)
sildenafil (Viagra)
vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)
If any of the following have been taken in the past 48
tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca)
hours withhold NITROGLYCERIN (NTG).
sildenafil citrate (Revatio)
riociguat (Adempas)
Dosage for nitroglycerin 0.4 mg
Region VIII resource hospitals Central DuPage, Edward, Good Samaritan, Loyola
Is streamlined communication for BLS calls only? Yes
CPAP inclusion criteria:
