Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide exam questions and answers 2025/2026

Loyola EMS System Entry Study Guide exam questions and answers 2025/2026 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 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 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 Pain Management - Correct Answer BLS/ALS = zofran out 4 mg tab or 4 mg slow IV 1 dose only