LOYOLA EMS SYSTEM
SKILLS VERIFICATION EXAM
2026/2027
50 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE DETAILED RATIONALES | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Core Domains:
Patient Assessment & Vital Signs | Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy
Cardiac & Respiratory Emergencies | Trauma Assessment & Management
Pediatric & Geriatric Care | Pharmacology & Medication Administration
Emergency Scene Safety | CPR & AED Application
Documentation & Reporting | Scenario-Based Clinical Decision-Making
Loyola University EMS – Aligned Format
, Loyola EMS System Skills Verification Exam
Introduction
This Loyola EMS System Skills Verification Exam for 2026/2027 reflects a standardized assessment
used to evaluate competency in emergency medical services. The exam measures mastery of patient
assessment, airway and cardiac management, trauma response, pharmacology, and scenario-based
clinical decision-making essential for safe and effective prehospital care.
Exam Structure
The Loyola EMS System Skills Verification Exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions covering
emergency medical assessment, intervention, and safe prehospital care. Questions include single-best-
answer and scenario-based EMS skills items designed to evaluate comprehensive understanding of
emergency medical principles.
Instructions
Read each question carefully before selecting your answer. All questions are presented in bold.
Correct answers are indicated in bold and green. Rationales explaining EMS interventions, patient
assessment, emergency management, and safety practices are provided in italic font.
1. Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
1. What is the correct sequence for performing a primary assessment on an adult
patient?
A. Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
B. Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability
C. Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Exposure
D. Disability, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Rationale: The primary assessment follows the ABCDE sequence: Airway (ensure patency),
Breathing (assess rate and quality), Circulation (pulse and bleeding), Disability (neurological
status), and Exposure (full assessment while preventing hypothermia). This systematic
approach ensures life-threatening conditions are identified and addressed in order of priority.
2. What is considered a normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 8-12 breaths per minute
B. 12-20 breaths per minute
C. 20-30 breaths per minute
D. 30-40 breaths per minute
Rationale: A normal adult respiratory rate ranges from 12-20 breaths per minute. Rates below
12 (bradypnea) or above 20 (tachypnea) may indicate respiratory distress, illness, or injury
requiring further assessment and intervention.
3. When assessing a patient's level of consciousness, what does the AVPU scale
measure?
A. Airway, Ventilation, Perfusion, Urgency
B. Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
C. Assessment, Vital signs, Pain, Urgency
D. Awake, Voice, Pain, Unconscious
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SKILLS VERIFICATION EXAM
2026/2027
50 QUESTIONS | VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
COMPLETE DETAILED RATIONALES | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
Core Domains:
Patient Assessment & Vital Signs | Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy
Cardiac & Respiratory Emergencies | Trauma Assessment & Management
Pediatric & Geriatric Care | Pharmacology & Medication Administration
Emergency Scene Safety | CPR & AED Application
Documentation & Reporting | Scenario-Based Clinical Decision-Making
Loyola University EMS – Aligned Format
, Loyola EMS System Skills Verification Exam
Introduction
This Loyola EMS System Skills Verification Exam for 2026/2027 reflects a standardized assessment
used to evaluate competency in emergency medical services. The exam measures mastery of patient
assessment, airway and cardiac management, trauma response, pharmacology, and scenario-based
clinical decision-making essential for safe and effective prehospital care.
Exam Structure
The Loyola EMS System Skills Verification Exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions covering
emergency medical assessment, intervention, and safe prehospital care. Questions include single-best-
answer and scenario-based EMS skills items designed to evaluate comprehensive understanding of
emergency medical principles.
Instructions
Read each question carefully before selecting your answer. All questions are presented in bold.
Correct answers are indicated in bold and green. Rationales explaining EMS interventions, patient
assessment, emergency management, and safety practices are provided in italic font.
1. Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
1. What is the correct sequence for performing a primary assessment on an adult
patient?
A. Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
B. Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability
C. Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Exposure
D. Disability, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Rationale: The primary assessment follows the ABCDE sequence: Airway (ensure patency),
Breathing (assess rate and quality), Circulation (pulse and bleeding), Disability (neurological
status), and Exposure (full assessment while preventing hypothermia). This systematic
approach ensures life-threatening conditions are identified and addressed in order of priority.
2. What is considered a normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 8-12 breaths per minute
B. 12-20 breaths per minute
C. 20-30 breaths per minute
D. 30-40 breaths per minute
Rationale: A normal adult respiratory rate ranges from 12-20 breaths per minute. Rates below
12 (bradypnea) or above 20 (tachypnea) may indicate respiratory distress, illness, or injury
requiring further assessment and intervention.
3. When assessing a patient's level of consciousness, what does the AVPU scale
measure?
A. Airway, Ventilation, Perfusion, Urgency
B. Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
C. Assessment, Vital signs, Pain, Urgency
D. Awake, Voice, Pain, Unconscious
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