Loyola EMS System Entry Questions with 100%
Correct Verified Detailed Answers latest update
2025,Graded A+
Sudden increase in ETCO2 during an arrest - ANSWER Possible ROSC
Heat Emergencies - ANSWER Discontinue rapid cooling if shivering occurs
Region 8 in Roman Numerals - ANSWER VIII
Medical Director - ANSWER Mark E. Cichon
Dopamine Max Dose for Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER 5-20mcg/kg/min.
Calcium Channel Blocker OD - ANSWER 1mg Glucagon slow IVP
Ventilation for Head Injury PT - ANSWER Ventilate to target EtCO2 of 30 mmhg
TOR and Time of Death - ANSWER Can only be called in the field by ER Physician
Living Will - ANSWER May not be honored by EMS
Downgrading of ALS Care - ANSWER Once initiated, cannot be downgraded without approval
from Medical Control
Time Sensitive PT's - ANSWER Determined by red clock in SMO
,Important info to relay to ER for BRUE - ANSWER -Parent/caregiver actions at time of the event
-what resuscitative measures were taken
-Prior hx of similar events
Unique trait to note for LVAD PT's - ANSWER They do not have a pulse
Treatment for Stable Wide Complex Tachycardia - ANSWER 150mg Amiodarone IV/IO over 10
min.
Treatment for snake bites - ANSWER Allow PT to lie flat and avoid as much movement as
possible
Drowning Arrest - ANSWER In Water: Start rescue breathing/ventulations
Out of water: Begin CPR, dry PT and apply AED/Defib pads and check rhythm
High Fever (over 100.4 - ANSWER Call Sepsis Alert
Angioedema - ANSWER Contraindication of Albuterol
Best practice for peds on ventilator - ANSWER Use caregivers as reference
Peds PT's on ventilator with DIB - ANSWER Disconnect ventilator and give high flow o2 via BVM
Peds Nerve Agent Exposure - ANSWER Peds require more than 1 Mark One Kit
, Age cap for peds - ANSWER 15
Specialty Transport - ANSWER Requires more than just extended extrication time
Treatment for adult Epiglottitis - ANSWER 6ml NS Nebulizer for stable
3mg EPI 1:1,000 nebulizer for unstable
Treatment for Acute Abdominal Pain - ANSWER - Consider pain management if SBP above 100
- Large bore IV during transport - NS 200ml Bolus as necessary to maintain BP
Adult Syncope - ANSWER 12-lead ECG and Continuous Monitoring and capnography
Best practice for Adult Suspension Trauma - ANSWER Keep PT's knees to chest during and post
rescue - Do not allow them to stand
Hypothermic Emergency / Frostbite - ANSWER Treat like a burn - Protect w/ dry sterile dressings
and prevent from rubbing together.
Ketamine Doseage for DAI - ANSWER 2mg/kg slow IV/IO, Max dose 500mg
Suspected Croup Treatment - ANSWER Stable: 6mL Normal Saline via nebulizer - repeat x1
Unstable: Epi 1:1,000 3mg (3mL) via nebulizer
Peds indication for DAI - ANSWER Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale < 8
Precautions with Preeclampsia - ANSWER Minimize CNS stimulation - High risk of seizures
Correct Verified Detailed Answers latest update
2025,Graded A+
Sudden increase in ETCO2 during an arrest - ANSWER Possible ROSC
Heat Emergencies - ANSWER Discontinue rapid cooling if shivering occurs
Region 8 in Roman Numerals - ANSWER VIII
Medical Director - ANSWER Mark E. Cichon
Dopamine Max Dose for Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER 5-20mcg/kg/min.
Calcium Channel Blocker OD - ANSWER 1mg Glucagon slow IVP
Ventilation for Head Injury PT - ANSWER Ventilate to target EtCO2 of 30 mmhg
TOR and Time of Death - ANSWER Can only be called in the field by ER Physician
Living Will - ANSWER May not be honored by EMS
Downgrading of ALS Care - ANSWER Once initiated, cannot be downgraded without approval
from Medical Control
Time Sensitive PT's - ANSWER Determined by red clock in SMO
,Important info to relay to ER for BRUE - ANSWER -Parent/caregiver actions at time of the event
-what resuscitative measures were taken
-Prior hx of similar events
Unique trait to note for LVAD PT's - ANSWER They do not have a pulse
Treatment for Stable Wide Complex Tachycardia - ANSWER 150mg Amiodarone IV/IO over 10
min.
Treatment for snake bites - ANSWER Allow PT to lie flat and avoid as much movement as
possible
Drowning Arrest - ANSWER In Water: Start rescue breathing/ventulations
Out of water: Begin CPR, dry PT and apply AED/Defib pads and check rhythm
High Fever (over 100.4 - ANSWER Call Sepsis Alert
Angioedema - ANSWER Contraindication of Albuterol
Best practice for peds on ventilator - ANSWER Use caregivers as reference
Peds PT's on ventilator with DIB - ANSWER Disconnect ventilator and give high flow o2 via BVM
Peds Nerve Agent Exposure - ANSWER Peds require more than 1 Mark One Kit
, Age cap for peds - ANSWER 15
Specialty Transport - ANSWER Requires more than just extended extrication time
Treatment for adult Epiglottitis - ANSWER 6ml NS Nebulizer for stable
3mg EPI 1:1,000 nebulizer for unstable
Treatment for Acute Abdominal Pain - ANSWER - Consider pain management if SBP above 100
- Large bore IV during transport - NS 200ml Bolus as necessary to maintain BP
Adult Syncope - ANSWER 12-lead ECG and Continuous Monitoring and capnography
Best practice for Adult Suspension Trauma - ANSWER Keep PT's knees to chest during and post
rescue - Do not allow them to stand
Hypothermic Emergency / Frostbite - ANSWER Treat like a burn - Protect w/ dry sterile dressings
and prevent from rubbing together.
Ketamine Doseage for DAI - ANSWER 2mg/kg slow IV/IO, Max dose 500mg
Suspected Croup Treatment - ANSWER Stable: 6mL Normal Saline via nebulizer - repeat x1
Unstable: Epi 1:1,000 3mg (3mL) via nebulizer
Peds indication for DAI - ANSWER Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale < 8
Precautions with Preeclampsia - ANSWER Minimize CNS stimulation - High risk of seizures
