EMD CERTIFICATION EXAM LATEST UPDATE
2023-2024 300+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS GUARANTEED A+
____________ is the result of nature seeking to temporarily equalize positively and
negatively charged regions.
A.) A proton
B.) An electron
C.) Lightning
D.) Rain - CORRECT ANSWER: C.) Lightning
__________________ contain(s) an important protein called hemoglobin, which allows
them to carry oxygen.
A.) Red blood cells
B.) White blood cells
C.) Platelets
D.) Plasma - CORRECT ANSWER: A.) Red blood cells
___________________ help(s) in the fight against infection.
A.) Red blood cells.
B.) White blood cells.
C.) Platelets.
D.) Plasma. - CORRECT ANSWER: B.) White blood cells.
"Crack" is a street name for a form of:
A.) Cocaine
B.) Methamphetamine
C.) Heroin
D.) Ketamine - CORRECT ANSWER: A.) Cocaine
,"Speed" is a street name for:
A.) Cocaine
B.) Methamphetamine
C.) Heroin - CORRECT ANSWER: B.) Methamphetamine
2nd party callers reporting a snakebite should be advised to cut across the bite area
with a sterile razor blade or knife, and then suck as much of the venom out as possible.
A.) True
B.) False - CORRECT ANSWER: B.) False
A 9-month-old baby is choking on a small toy. After providing the chest thrust
instructions from Panel 13, the caller reports that the baby is now crying. Which panel
should you link to next?
A.) A-2
B.) D-14
C.) D-15 - CORRECT ANSWER: C.) D-15
A 19-year-old man is choking on a piece of chicken. After providing the instructions
from Panel 6, the caller reports that she is not sure if he is breathing. What should you
do next?
A.) Link to Panel B-2
B.) Link to Panel B-9
C.) Link to Panel C-2
D.) Repeat the instructions from Panel D-6 - CORRECT ANSWER: D.) Repeat the
instructions from Panel D-6
A 25-year-old man reports that he is having a strange pain in his chest. He is alert,
breathing normally, and is not clammy or changing color. He has no history of heart
problems, and he reports that he has not taken any drugs or medications in the past 12
hours. What is the best Determinant Code for this case?
A.) 10-C-1
,B.) 10-C-2
C.) 10-C-3
D.) 10-A-1 - CORRECT ANSWER: D.) 10-A-1
A 35-year-old man reports that he has been experiencing heart palpitations for the past
two hours. He is alert, breathing normally and is not clammy or having cold sweats. He
has no history of heart problems, but in response to Key Question 5, he reports that he
does have some chest discomfort. In response to Key Question 7, he admits that he
smoked "weed" (marijuana) about 5 hours ago. His heart rate is 136 beats per minute.
A.) 19-C-3
B.) 19-C-5
C.) 19-C-6
D.) 19-A-2 - CORRECT ANSWER: A.) 19-C-3
A 52-year-old chest pain patient is sent a 10-DELTA-2 response after Key Questioning.
The patient has also requested taking medication. Which Post-Dispatch instructions
should be given to the caller?
A.) a, b, and c
B.) a and b
C.) a and c
D.) a only - CORRECT ANSWER: A.) a, b, and c
A 56-year-old woman is choking on food. After providing Heimlich maneuver
instructions from Panel 5, the caller reports that the patient just passed completely out,
Which panel should you link to next?
A.) B-2
B.) C-2
C.) D-6
E.) D-9 - CORRECT ANSWER: B.) C-2
A bird can rest safely on a powerline because, without creating a complete pathway,
electrons have no motivation to move.
, A.) True.
B.) False - CORRECT ANSWER: A.) True.
A caller is reporting a diabetic problem for a 60-year-old patient who is alert and not
combative, but is requesting medication. Which Post-Dispatch Instructions should be
given to the caller?
A.) a, b, c, and d
B.) a, b, and c
C.) a, c, and d
D.) a and c - CORRECT ANSWER: D.) a and c
A caller is reporting that a hiker is unconscious and not breathing because she was
struck by lightning. Of the options shown, which protocol should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
A caller reporting, "He had the power saw on. I think he's been electrocuted!" directs
the EMD to:
A.) Protocol 9
B.) Protocol 15
C.) Protocol 17
D.) Protocol 31 - CORRECT ANSWER: B.) Protocol 15
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