Loyola EMS System Skills Verification
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS
➢ Examination Practice
➢ Examination Practice Questions And Correct Answers
➢ Verified Answers)
➢ Plus Rationales
➢ 2026/2027 Q&A
➢ Instant Download Pdf
, 1. During a primary assessment, which finding requires immediate
intervention?
A. Stable vital signs
B. Airway obstruction
C. Complaint of pain
D. Minor bleeding
Answer: B
An obstructed airway is an immediate life threat and must be corrected
before other assessments.
, 2. The correct initial step when performing adult bag-valve-mask
ventilation is to:
A. Deliver rapid breaths
B. Insert an oropharyngeal airway without assessment
C. Ensure a proper mask seal
D. Apply oxygen after ventilation
Answer: C
An effective mask seal is essential to ensure adequate ventilation and
oxygen delivery.
3. When suctioning an adult patient’s airway, suction time should not
exceed:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: C
Prolonged suctioning can cause hypoxia; adult suctioning should be limited
to 15 seconds.
4. The preferred site for checking a pulse in an unresponsive adult is the:
A. Radial
, B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: C
The carotid pulse is most reliable in unresponsive adults.
5. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 10–14 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 20–30 breaths/min
Answer: C
A respiratory rate of 12–20 is considered normal for adults.
6. Oxygen should be administered to a patient who:
A. Has normal skin color and vitals
B. Complains of hunger
C. Shows signs of respiratory distress
D. Has a minor extremity injury
Answer: C
Respiratory distress indicates inadequate oxygenation and requires
supplemental oxygen.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS
➢ Examination Practice
➢ Examination Practice Questions And Correct Answers
➢ Verified Answers)
➢ Plus Rationales
➢ 2026/2027 Q&A
➢ Instant Download Pdf
, 1. During a primary assessment, which finding requires immediate
intervention?
A. Stable vital signs
B. Airway obstruction
C. Complaint of pain
D. Minor bleeding
Answer: B
An obstructed airway is an immediate life threat and must be corrected
before other assessments.
, 2. The correct initial step when performing adult bag-valve-mask
ventilation is to:
A. Deliver rapid breaths
B. Insert an oropharyngeal airway without assessment
C. Ensure a proper mask seal
D. Apply oxygen after ventilation
Answer: C
An effective mask seal is essential to ensure adequate ventilation and
oxygen delivery.
3. When suctioning an adult patient’s airway, suction time should not
exceed:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: C
Prolonged suctioning can cause hypoxia; adult suctioning should be limited
to 15 seconds.
4. The preferred site for checking a pulse in an unresponsive adult is the:
A. Radial
, B. Brachial
C. Carotid
D. Femoral
Answer: C
The carotid pulse is most reliable in unresponsive adults.
5. Normal adult respiratory rate is:
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 10–14 breaths/min
C. 12–20 breaths/min
D. 20–30 breaths/min
Answer: C
A respiratory rate of 12–20 is considered normal for adults.
6. Oxygen should be administered to a patient who:
A. Has normal skin color and vitals
B. Complains of hunger
C. Shows signs of respiratory distress
D. Has a minor extremity injury
Answer: C
Respiratory distress indicates inadequate oxygenation and requires
supplemental oxygen.
