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All actual response assignments and emergency modes are: a. Dictated by the IAEMD Council of Standards b. Listed on the MPDS Response Grid c. Predetermined by local Medical Control and EMS Administration d. Determined by individual EMDs based on the specific needs of each case -ANSWER - C. Predetermined by Local Medical Control and EMS Administration (1.11) Medical professionals and communications experts from around the world contribute to the ongoing development of the MPDS. (T/F) -ANSWER - True Which of the following best describes the difference between certification and accreditation? a. Agencies are certified, and individuals are accredited b. Individuals are certified, and agencies are accredited c. Certification and accreditation are the same -ANSWER - B. Individuals are certified, and agencies are accredited (1.9) List six (6) roles of the EMD -ANSWER - 1. Telephone Interrogator 2. Dispatch Life Support Instructions provider 3. Resource Allocator 4. Logistics Coordinator 5. Field Communicator 6. Life Impactor List four (4) call processing objectives -ANSWER - 1. SAFETY: EMDs must identify on-scene hazards that can affect the safety of patients, callers, bystanders, and responders. 2. SYSTEM RESPONSE: EMDs must determine what resources are needed and how quickly they need to respond based on locally, predetermined response assignments. 3. PATIENT CARE: EMDs must identify conditions that require specific Post-Dispatch and Pre-Arrival Instructions. 4. INFORMATION FOR RESPONDERS: EMDs must gather information to help responders prepare for what they will find at the scene.