Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position - CORRECT ANSWER -
Semi Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor? - CORRECT ANSWER - Patient between the ages of 16-
18 that have demonstrated ability and capacity to manage own affairs and live independently of
parents or guardians.
When can a minor consent for themself or their child? - CORRECT ANSWER - When
they are pregnant married or have a living child.
When can a parent not refuse treatment of child? - CORRECT ANSWER - Parents may
not withhold consent for life saving treatment
When suspicion of abuse or neglect exist
Life or limb threatening limb or injury
Incompetent adult guardian
Uninjured children in school bus MVC can be released in the field to.... - CORRECT
ANSWER - Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus MVC? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Medical
license and state issues ID
, Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving? - CORRECT ANSWER - PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Personnel must accept and provide all necessary care to an infant 30 says old or younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged? - CORRECT ANSWER - At least 60
days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE? - CORRECT ANSWER - 120
hours
In the event of an exposure what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Complete Loyola
EMS communicable disease exposure form which is part of the exposure carepak
Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including... - CORRECT ANSWER -
Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with altered mental status? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 mg zofran slow IVP or
ODT
1 dose only