EMD Study Guide exam questions with answers
Name 3 misconceptions about EMD -Correct Answer-All EMS calls must go "lights and sirens", callers are to upset to provide accurate ans useful info, medical advice cannot help patients and could be dangerous over the phone
True or False-The EMD must d...
EMD Study Guide exam questions with
answers
Name 3 misconceptions about EMD -Correct Answer-All EMS calls must go "lights and sirens", callers are
to upset to provide accurate ans useful info, medical advice cannot help patients and could be dangerous
over the phone
True or False-The EMD must determine the nature ans severity of the medical incident type -Correct
Answer-true
EMDPRS -Correct Answer-emergency medical dispatch protocol reference system
True or False--It is not the EMDs job to help ensure the safety of bystanders, callers, patients and
responding personnel -Correct Answer-False
The EMD uses the ______ to provide pre-arrival instructions to callers that prepare them for the
responders' arrival -Correct Answer-Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Reference System (EMDPRS)
Name 5 characteristics of a successful EMD -Correct Answer-Helpful/compassionate. Handles stress.
Maintains confidentiality. Assists responder in locating patients. Gathers and priorities info.
What are the 3 phases of the dispatch function? -Correct Answer-Call receiving, dispatch, post-dispatch
Describe what happens during the call-receiving phase. -Correct Answer-EMD takes the call, interrogates
called to determine chief complaint and goes to EMDPRS for additional interrogation and information
List in order the five questions the EMD is trying to answer by using the interrogation procedures -
Correct Answer-Where? What? How? Who? When?
Name 3 resources commonly found in most EMS systems. -Correct Answer-BLS/ALS, fire, police
What is a tiered system? -Correct Answer-An EMS system with more than on level of response
, What are 4 of the more common tiers -Correct Answer-First responders, BLS, ALS, Air
ambulance/Aeromedical
Name the two most common response modes -Correct Answer-Cold, Hot
Describe what it is meant by a "cold response" -Correct Answer-Ambulance is responding without using
lights and sirens as part of the normal traffic flow
Describe what it is meant by a "hot response" -Correct Answer-Ambulance responds using lights and
sirens and is allowed special traffic privileges
__________ means that you are ultimately responsible for your actions? -Correct Answer-Liability
Who can be held liable? -Correct Answer-The EMMD and/or Agency with which he/she works
Why are EMD's rarely found to be negligent? -Correct Answer-Because they are trained according to the
standards of care established for that community, which are set up to protect others against
unreasonable risk or harm
Who generally is the primary defendant in court cases involving negligence? -Correct Answer-The agency
and EMD works for
When does the "duty to act" relationship begin? -Correct Answer-As soon as the caller requests EMS
assistance
Describe what it is meant by the term "proximate cause" -Correct Answer-That some action taken by the
defendant (EMD or Agency) caused an injury to the patient
Define "simple negligence" -Correct Answer-Negligent conduct not purposeful or due to "malicious
intent"
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