LOYOLA EMS SYSTEM ENTRY QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position
Semi Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do?
18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor?
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?
When they are pregnant married or have a living child.
When can a parent not refuse treatment of child?
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....
Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus MVC?
Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what?
Medical license and state issues ID
Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to?
Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving?
PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say?
Personnel must accept and provide all necessary care to an infant 30 says old or
younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged?
At least 60 days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE?
, 120 hours
In the event of an exposure what do you do?
Complete Loyola EMS communicable disease exposure form which is part of the
exposure carepak
Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including...
Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report?
Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with altered mental status?
Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what?
4 mg zofran slow IVP or ODT
1 dose only
When is it acceptable to discontinue ALS care?
Never
VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position
Semi Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can they not do?
18, they cannot consent for themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor?
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?
When they are pregnant married or have a living child.
When can a parent not refuse treatment of child?
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....
Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus MVC?
Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what?
Medical license and state issues ID
Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to?
Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving?
PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say?
Personnel must accept and provide all necessary care to an infant 30 says old or
younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged?
At least 60 days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE?
, 120 hours
In the event of an exposure what do you do?
Complete Loyola EMS communicable disease exposure form which is part of the
exposure carepak
Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including...
Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report?
Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with altered mental status?
Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what?
4 mg zofran slow IVP or ODT
1 dose only
When is it acceptable to discontinue ALS care?
Never
