APCO EMD Test Quiz 1 with Correct Solutions 100% Pass

APCO EMD Test Quiz 1 with Correct Solutions 100% Pass 1. A _______ ______ should be clear, concise, and use accurate speech. *ANS* A successful EMD Hospitals, Air Ambulances, and Law Enforcement are considered parts of a local EMS System. *ANS* True Which tier level are First Responders? *ANS* Tier 1 Advanced Life Support falls into which Tier of EMS? *ANS* Tier 3 Proximate cause shows a direct relationship between the action or inaction of the EMD and _____. *ANS* The Injury Medical calls for assistance normally demand a higher standard of confidentiality. *ANS* True To establish the standard of care an EMD's behavior and conduct are judged in comparison with others with similar training and experience, local or state statutes, and professional standards. *ANS* True The two National agencies that set the standards and guidelines for EMD are: a. NHTSA and ASTM b. FEMA and Red Cross c. AMA and ADA d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* NHTSA and ASTM Objective progress reports, work descriptions and policy and procedure manuals are all examples of what type of risk management. a. Individual b. Agency c. Liberal d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* Agency To effectively utilize your local resources it is important to a. Obtain proper information b. Understand and use your EMD Guidecards c. Recognize when specialty units are needed d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* d. All of the above The APCO EMD Guidecards a. Provide key questions to help determine the nature of the incident b. Give information on what resources to send c. Provide medical instructions for the caller until units arrive on scene d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* All of the above Card Title, Response Type, Response Criteria, Vital Points Questions and the Short Report are all found on which card type? a. All Callers Interrogation Card b. Scripted Medical Instructions Card c. Individual Chief Complaint Card d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* Individual Chief Complaint Card 13. According to the text, the most important piece of information to obtain in the All Callers Interrogation is who. *ANS* False The three call types in EMD are Individual Chief Complaints, Time/Life Critical Complaints and a. Pediatric Complaints b. Geriatric Complaints c. Initial Complaints d. Traumatic Complaints *ANS* d. Traumatic Complaints Cardiac Arrest would be an example of a a. Individual Chief Complaint b. Traumatic Incident Complaint c. Time/Life Critical Complaint d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* c. Time/Life Critical Complaint The Pre-Arrival Instructions given to a caller take place during which of the three phases of dispatch? a. Call Receiving b. Call Dispatch c. Post Dispatch d. None of the above *ANS* c. Post Dispatch The All Callers Interrogation Card is used in what phase of dispatch? a. Call Receiving b. Call Dispatch c. Post Dispatch d. None of the above *ANS* a. Call Receiving An emotional state that prevents callers from being focused during the interrogation process is called a. Increasing Paranoia b. Hysteria Threshold c. Uncommon Psychosis d. Emotional Withdrawal *ANS* b. Hysteria Threshold The ______ system controls all the body's functions and allows for interaction with the outside world. a. Musculoskeletal b. Skin c. Circulatory d. Nervous *ANS* d. Nervous The heart and arteries are parts of the a. Musculoskeletal System b. Nervous System c. Circulatory System d. Digestive System *ANS* c. Circulatory System Which system of the body protects organs and tissue from injuries and acts as insulation. *ANS* Skin The _____ is made up of the organs necessary for reproduction, including the birth canal. a. Male Reproductive System b. Musculoskeletal System c. Skin d. Female Reproductive System *ANS* d. Female Reproductive System The pharnyx and epiglottis are parts of the ______ _______. *ANS* Respiratory System Blood pressure, pulse and respirations are all examples of what? *ANS* Vital signs The highest level of consciousness is a. Alert b. Verbal c. Pain d. Unresponsive *ANS* Alert The most dangerous level of consciousness is a. Alert b. Verbal c. Pain d. Unresponsive *ANS* d. Unresponsive Shock is sometimes called a. The silent killer b. The core reaction c. Symptomatic constrictions d. The baseline vitals *ANS* a. The silent killer Hypovolemic Shock occurs a. When the heart is no longer able to develop enough pressure to circulate blood b. With spinal cord damage c. When the body loses large amounts of body fluids d. As a result of a severe infection *ANS* c. When the body loses large amounts of body fluids Animal bites are classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Traumatic Abdominal Pains are classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Medical Falls are classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Traumatic Allergic reactions are classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Medical Drowning is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical Cardiac Arrests are classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical An Obstructed Airway is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical ASTM Standards require what percentage of calls to be reviewed in an EMD QA/QI Program? a. 1% - 6% b. 7% - 10% c. 10% - 16% d. 23% - 27% *ANS* b. 7% - 10% Continuing Dispatch Education programs must be organized around a. Standards of care b. Skills practice c. Responsibilities of the EMD d. All of the above e. None of the above *ANS* d. All of the above The two types of stress that can affect EMDS are a. Actual and Involuntary b. Interpreted and Constant c. Mental and Physical d. None of the above *ANS* c. Mental and Physical A state of mental and physical exhaustion that has three phases is a. Stress Response b. Target Organs c. Post Traumatic Stress d. Burnout *ANS* d. Burnout Burnout consists of the following phases Stress Arousal, Energy Conservation and a. Exhaustion b. Exemption c. Depression d. All of the above *ANS* a. Exhaustion Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is characterized by which of the following? a. Excessive concentration b. Elation c. Excessive excitability d. None of the above *ANS* c. Excessive excitability Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is a component of a. Critical Incident Stress Management b. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder c. The Exhaustion Phase d. Cognitive Thinking *ANS* a. Critical Incident Stress Management The four areas of signs and symptoms associated with excessive stress are Cognitive, Physical, Emotional and a. Behavioral b. Intellectual c. Argumentative d. Violent *ANS* a. Behavioral A critical incident stress debriefing is a critique session to review what people did wrong. *ANS* False The types of foods that EMDs eat do not affect their stress level. *ANS* False Emergency Medical Dispatch involves the combination of telecommunications skills and medical knowledge. *ANS* True When taking a medical call for service an EMD must diagnose the medical problem or condition being reported. *ANS* False Law Enforcement agencies are also considered part of an EMS system. *ANS* True All EMS calls should be answered "lights and sirens". *ANS* False Using the EMD Guidecards can actually reduce the amount of time it takes to process a medical call for assistance. *ANS* a. True EMDs should be certified as CPR Instructors. *ANS* b. False Liability means that you are ultimately responsible for your actions. *ANS* True Intent to harm is required to prove negligence. *ANS* False Generally speaking, "Good Samaritan" Laws do not protect EMDs. *ANS* True To reduce liability, risk management should be addressed at both the agency and individual levels. *ANS* True A response mode is a combination of the skill of the unit dispatched (ALS or BLS) and the response configuration. *ANS* False Familiarity with your local EMS units and their capabilities is an effective way to utilize your resources. *ANS* True The ALL Callers Interrogation Card is used to gather information upon which to base dispatch and pre-arrival instructions. *ANS* True The Scripted Medical Instructions Cards need to be read word for word to the caller. *ANS* True It is NOT important for an EMD to be able to break through the Hysteria Threshold. *ANS* False It is acceptable to move a victim of a traumatic incident at any time. *ANS* False Getting a call back number will help the EMD combat situations that may rise from insufficient information. *ANS* True An EMD should never assume a call is worse than it sounds based on the caller's emotional status. *ANS* True If an EMD is unfamiliar with a medical condition or symptom given by the caller they should automatically upgrade the response level of a call. *ANS* False The digestive system is responsible for eating, digesting food and liquids and eliminating waste. *ANS* True The Musculoskeletal System is responsible for regulation of the body's temperature. *ANS* False Vital signs are used by the EMD and responders to determine the severity of the patient's condition. *ANS* True Patients in true respiratory distress are using all their energy to breathe and tend to look exhausted as though they have been working out. *ANS* True The best form of QA/QI is a system of random call review. *ANS* True Successful QA/QI Programs are used to ascertain good EMD behaviors for reward and bad EMD behaviors for remediation. *ANS* True Maintaining and improving skills in providing pre-arrival instructions is an acceptable type of continuing dispatch education. *ANS* True Conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude is grounds for EMD revocation. *ANS* True Being convicted of driving while under the influence is grounds for refusal of EMD certification. *ANS* True Violation of laws pertaining to medical practice and/or drugs is grounds for EMD certification refusal. *ANS* True Handling stressful calls and the expectations that come with them can cause stress for the EMD. *ANS* True An overdose/poisoning is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Medical An assault is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Traumatic An industrial accident is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Traumatic A stroke is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Medical An carbon monoxide is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical Cardiac arrest is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical Pregnancy/Childbirth is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical HazMat is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Time/Life Critical A seizure is classified as which Incident Type? *ANS* Medical What is the function of a ventricular assist device (VAD)? *ANS* mechanical pump that supports heart function and blood flow in people with weakened hearts Define A&O *ANS* alert and oriented