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Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers –
Latest 2025 Version
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position
......ANSWER........Semi Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can
they not do? ......ANSWER........18, they cannot consent for
themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor? ......ANSWER........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?
......ANSWER........When they are pregnant married or have a
living child.
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When can a parent not refuse treatment of child?
......ANSWER........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.... ......ANSWER........Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus
MVC? ......ANSWER........Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what?
......ANSWER........Medical license and state issues ID
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Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to?
......ANSWER........Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving?
......ANSWER........PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say?
......ANSWER........Personnel must accept and provide all
necessary care to an infant 30 says old or younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged?
......ANSWER........At least 60 days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE?
......ANSWER........120 hours
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In the event of an exposure what do you do?
......ANSWER........Complete Loyola EMS communicable disease
exposure form which is part of the exposure carepak
Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including...
......ANSWER........Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs
or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report?
......ANSWER........Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with
altered mental status? ......ANSWER........Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what? ......ANSWER........4 mg zofran
slow IVP or ODT
1 dose only
Loyola EMS System Entry Questions and Answers –
Latest 2025 Version
Patient needing restraint must be restrained in what position
......ANSWER........Semi Fowlers
Any patient under what age is considered a minor? What can
they not do? ......ANSWER........18, they cannot consent for
themselves unless child abuse is suspected
What is an emancipated minor? ......ANSWER........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?
......ANSWER........When they are pregnant married or have a
living child.
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When can a parent not refuse treatment of child?
......ANSWER........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.... ......ANSWER........Parent or qualified school official
Who may not be released in the field in the event of school bus
MVC? ......ANSWER........Special needs children
Any physician or nurse on scene must provide what?
......ANSWER........Medical license and state issues ID
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Where should any possible stroke patient be transported to?
......ANSWER........Nearest stroke center
What must be left at hospital before leaving?
......ANSWER........PCR
What does the Illinois abandoned newborn infant act say?
......ANSWER........Personnel must accept and provide all
necessary care to an infant 30 says old or younger
When should nearly expired drugs be exchanged?
......ANSWER........At least 60 days prior to expiration
Loyola EMS requires how much system approved CE?
......ANSWER........120 hours
, age 4 of 31
In the event of an exposure what do you do?
......ANSWER........Complete Loyola EMS communicable disease
exposure form which is part of the exposure carepak
Personnel may be suspended for many reasons including...
......ANSWER........Unauthorized use or removal of narcotics drugs
or supplies
What should be communicated at beginning of radio report?
......ANSWER........Closest and desired hospitals along with ETAs
What should be obtained and relayed for any patient with
altered mental status? ......ANSWER........Blood glucose
Patients with nausea receive what? ......ANSWER........4 mg zofran
slow IVP or ODT
1 dose only
