9/27/25, 9:02 AM Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">10+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Styl…
Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide with
Answers
Question 1
Radio Reports
Correct Answer
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
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
Question 2
Patient Assessment
Correct Answer
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),
Disability AVPU
3) History and Physical Exams: SAMPLE (signs and symptoms, 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
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Question 3
Respiratory Assessment
Correct Answer
Target oxygen saturation = 94-98%, 92% if COPD
in cases of adequate rate depth/minimal distress/mild hypoxia/SpO2 92-94% -->
Low FiO2
in cases of adequate rate/depth, moderate/severe distress 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
Question 4
Pain Management
Correct Answer
BLS/ALS = zofran out 4 mg tab or 4 mg slow IV
1 dose only
Question 5
Outline for streamlined communication for BLS Calls
Correct Answer
1. Name and vehicle number of provider
2. patient age and gender
3. Chief complaint/ MOI
4. SOP being followed
5. Any deviation from SOP/unusual circumstances
6. ETA
Question 6
Load and Go situations
Correct Answer
applies if circumstances demand hospital care for patient stability - some
procedures in SOPs may be omitted or abbreviated
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Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide with
Answers
Question 1
Radio Reports
Correct Answer
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
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
Question 2
Patient Assessment
Correct Answer
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),
Disability AVPU
3) History and Physical Exams: SAMPLE (signs and symptoms, 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
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, 9/27/25, 9:02 AM Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">10+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Styl…
Question 3
Respiratory Assessment
Correct Answer
Target oxygen saturation = 94-98%, 92% if COPD
in cases of adequate rate depth/minimal distress/mild hypoxia/SpO2 92-94% -->
Low FiO2
in cases of adequate rate/depth, moderate/severe distress 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
Question 4
Pain Management
Correct Answer
BLS/ALS = zofran out 4 mg tab or 4 mg slow IV
1 dose only
Question 5
Outline for streamlined communication for BLS Calls
Correct Answer
1. Name and vehicle number of provider
2. patient age and gender
3. Chief complaint/ MOI
4. SOP being followed
5. Any deviation from SOP/unusual circumstances
6. ETA
Question 6
Load and Go situations
Correct Answer
applies if circumstances demand hospital care for patient stability - some
procedures in SOPs may be omitted or abbreviated
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