Loyola EMS System Entry Exam
Answered Rated A+
Sudden increase in ETCO2 during an arrest - Answer- Possible ROSC
Heat Emergencies - Answer- Discontinue rapid cooling if shivering occurs
Region 8 in Roman Numerals - Answer- VIII
Medical Director - Answer- Mark E. Cichon
Dopamine Max Dose for Cardiogenic Shock - Answer- 5-20mcg/kg/min.
Calcium Channel Blocker OD - Answer- 1mg Glucagon slow IVP
Ventilation for Head Injury PT - Answer- Ventilate to target EtCO2 of 30 mmhg
TOR and Time of Death - Answer- Can only be called in the field by ER Physician
Living Will - Answer- May not be honored by EMS
Downgrading of ALS Care - Answer- Once initiated, cannot be downgraded without
approval from Medical Control
Time Sensitive PT's - Answer- Determined by red clock in SMO
Important info to relay to ER for BRUE - Answer- -Parent/caregiver actions at time of the
event
-what resuscitative measures were taken
-Prior hx of similar events
Unique trait to note for LVAD PT's - Answer- They do not have a pulse
Treatment for Stable Wide Complex Tachycardia - Answer- 150mg Amiodarone IV/IO
over 10 min.
Treatment for snake bites - Answer- Allow PT to lie flat and avoid as much movement
as possible
Drowning Arrest - Answer- In Water: Start rescue breathing/ventulations
Out of water: Begin CPR, dry PT and apply AED/Defib pads and check rhythm
High Fever (over 100.4 - Answer- Call Sepsis Alert
, Angioedema - Answer- Contraindication of Albuterol
Best practice for peds on ventilator - Answer- Use caregivers as reference
Peds PT's on ventilator with DIB - Answer- Disconnect ventilator and give high flow o2
via BVM
Peds Nerve Agent Exposure - Answer- Peds require more than 1 Mark One Kit
Age cap for peds - Answer- 15
Specialty Transport - Answer- Requires more than just extended extrication time
Treatment for adult Epiglottitis - Answer- 6ml NS Nebulizer for stable
3mg EPI 1:1,000 nebulizer for unstable
Treatment for Acute Abdominal Pain - Answer- - Consider pain management if SBP
above 100
- Large bore IV during transport - NS 200ml Bolus as necessary to maintain BP
Adult Syncope - Answer- 12-lead ECG and Continuous Monitoring and capnography
Best practice for Adult Suspension Trauma - Answer- Keep PT's knees to chest during
and post rescue - Do not allow them to stand
Hypothermic Emergency / Frostbite - Answer- Treat like a burn - Protect w/ dry sterile
dressings and prevent from rubbing together.
Ketamine Doseage for DAI - Answer- 2mg/kg slow IV/IO, Max dose 500mg
Suspected Croup Treatment - Answer- Stable: 6mL Normal Saline via nebulizer - repeat
x1
Unstable: Epi 1:1,000 3mg (3mL) via nebulizer
Peds indication for DAI - Answer- Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale < 8
Precautions with Preeclampsia - Answer- Minimize CNS stimulation - High risk of
seizures
Radiation Injuries - Answer- Contact Medical Control ASAP and relay the following:
- Number of Victims
- Medical Status of Victims
- Source of Radiation
- Amount and kinds of radioactivity present
Answered Rated A+
Sudden increase in ETCO2 during an arrest - Answer- Possible ROSC
Heat Emergencies - Answer- Discontinue rapid cooling if shivering occurs
Region 8 in Roman Numerals - Answer- VIII
Medical Director - Answer- Mark E. Cichon
Dopamine Max Dose for Cardiogenic Shock - Answer- 5-20mcg/kg/min.
Calcium Channel Blocker OD - Answer- 1mg Glucagon slow IVP
Ventilation for Head Injury PT - Answer- Ventilate to target EtCO2 of 30 mmhg
TOR and Time of Death - Answer- Can only be called in the field by ER Physician
Living Will - Answer- May not be honored by EMS
Downgrading of ALS Care - Answer- Once initiated, cannot be downgraded without
approval from Medical Control
Time Sensitive PT's - Answer- Determined by red clock in SMO
Important info to relay to ER for BRUE - Answer- -Parent/caregiver actions at time of the
event
-what resuscitative measures were taken
-Prior hx of similar events
Unique trait to note for LVAD PT's - Answer- They do not have a pulse
Treatment for Stable Wide Complex Tachycardia - Answer- 150mg Amiodarone IV/IO
over 10 min.
Treatment for snake bites - Answer- Allow PT to lie flat and avoid as much movement
as possible
Drowning Arrest - Answer- In Water: Start rescue breathing/ventulations
Out of water: Begin CPR, dry PT and apply AED/Defib pads and check rhythm
High Fever (over 100.4 - Answer- Call Sepsis Alert
, Angioedema - Answer- Contraindication of Albuterol
Best practice for peds on ventilator - Answer- Use caregivers as reference
Peds PT's on ventilator with DIB - Answer- Disconnect ventilator and give high flow o2
via BVM
Peds Nerve Agent Exposure - Answer- Peds require more than 1 Mark One Kit
Age cap for peds - Answer- 15
Specialty Transport - Answer- Requires more than just extended extrication time
Treatment for adult Epiglottitis - Answer- 6ml NS Nebulizer for stable
3mg EPI 1:1,000 nebulizer for unstable
Treatment for Acute Abdominal Pain - Answer- - Consider pain management if SBP
above 100
- Large bore IV during transport - NS 200ml Bolus as necessary to maintain BP
Adult Syncope - Answer- 12-lead ECG and Continuous Monitoring and capnography
Best practice for Adult Suspension Trauma - Answer- Keep PT's knees to chest during
and post rescue - Do not allow them to stand
Hypothermic Emergency / Frostbite - Answer- Treat like a burn - Protect w/ dry sterile
dressings and prevent from rubbing together.
Ketamine Doseage for DAI - Answer- 2mg/kg slow IV/IO, Max dose 500mg
Suspected Croup Treatment - Answer- Stable: 6mL Normal Saline via nebulizer - repeat
x1
Unstable: Epi 1:1,000 3mg (3mL) via nebulizer
Peds indication for DAI - Answer- Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale < 8
Precautions with Preeclampsia - Answer- Minimize CNS stimulation - High risk of
seizures
Radiation Injuries - Answer- Contact Medical Control ASAP and relay the following:
- Number of Victims
- Medical Status of Victims
- Source of Radiation
- Amount and kinds of radioactivity present
