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EMD Course V14 Exam Comprehensive Practice Questions
180 Multiple Choice Questions with Verified Answers and Rationales
SECTION 1: CHAIN OF SURVIVAL & EMD FUNDAMENTALS (Questions 1-20)
1. The six links of the patient care chain of survival are:
A) Recognition, CPR, Defibrillation, Advanced Care, Transport, Recovery
B) Recognition and response activation, Early CPR, Rapid defibrillation, Advanced
resuscitation, Post-cardiac arrest care, Recovery
C) Call intake, Dispatch, Response, On-scene care, Transport, Hospital care
D) Detection, Reporting, Response, Treatment, Transport, Rehabilitation
Answer: B
Rationale: The six links are: (1) recognition and response activation, (2) early CPR,
(3) rapid defibrillation, (4) advanced resuscitation, (5) post-cardiac arrest care,
and (6) recovery .
2. True or False: EMDs are trained medical professionals.
,A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Rationale: EMDs are trained medical professionals who provide emergency
medical dispatch services. They are trained to assess emergencies, provide pre-
arrival instructions, and dispatch appropriate resources .
3. A question with the pre-question qualifier "(female 12-50)" should be asked:
A) For all patients regardless of gender or age
B) Only when the caller reports that the patient is a female between the ages of
12 and 50
C) Only for male patients
D) Only for patients over 50
Answer: B
,Rationale: The pre-question qualifier "(female 12-50)" should be asked only when
the caller reports that the patient is a female between the ages of 12 and 50 .
4. True or False: Key questions must be asked in order as written.
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Rationale: Key questions must be asked in the order as written to ensure
consistency and accuracy in the assessment. This standardization is critical for
protocol compliance .
5. DLS (Dispatch Life Support) links direct the EMD to:
A) The nearest hospital
B) The appropriate Pre-Arrival Instructions (PAI) or case exit instructions
C) The patient's medical history
D) The police department
, Answer: B
Rationale: DLS (Dispatch Life Support) links direct the EMD to the appropriate Pre-
Arrival Instructions (PAI) or case exit instructions .
6. Words or phrases printed in ALL UPPERCASE text in the MPDS key questions
indicate that:
A) The question is optional
B) A definition is available for the word or phrase in the Additional Information
section of the protocols
C) The question should be read loudly
D) The question is not important
Answer: B
Rationale: Words or phrases printed in ALL UPPERCASE text in the MPDS key
questions indicate that a definition is available for the word or phrase in the
Additional Information section of the protocols .