EMD v14 PROTOCOL Exam Questions and Answers |Complete Solutions Graded A+ |100%
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What is a stroke (CVA)? Disruption of blood flow to the brain or part of the brain due to a
blood clot or hemorrhage.
What can a hemorrhage cause in relation to a stroke? Increased pressure within the skull,
which is more likely to cause a decreased level of consciousness, unconsciousness, or death.
What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)? A temporary interruption of blood supply to an
area of the brain, sometimes called a 'mini stroke'.
What usually causes a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)? A small blood clot.
How long do symptoms of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) usually last? 1 or 2 hours, but no
more than 24 hours.
What is the protocol for a traffic collision or transportation incident? Protocol 29
What is classified as a major incident (D-1)? Evidence to suggest serious injuries to multiple
patients or a need for increased resources due to the size of event.
What are examples of events classified as major incidents (D-1)? Aircraft, Bus,
Subway/Metro, Train, Watercraft, Multi-vehicle (> 10) pile-up, Street car/Tram/Light rail,
Vehicle vs. building.
What is classified as a high mechanism incident (D-2)? Evidence to suggest serious injuries as
a result of the mechanism of injury.
What are examples of events classified as high mechanism incidents (D-2)? All
terrain/Snowmobile, Auto vs. bicycle/Auto vs. motorcycle, Auto vs. pedestrian, Ejection,
, Personal watercraft, Rollovers, Vehicle off bridge/height, Possible death at scene, Sinking
vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater, Train/Light rail vs. pedestrian.
What is classified as a high velocity impact incident? Evidence to suggest critical injuries
from high-speed incidents including head-on/T-bone collisions or vehicle/motorcycle vs.
pole/tree/wall/semi.
TRAUMATIC INJURIES (SPECIFIC) Protocol 30
HIGH VELOCITY Impact/MASS Injury -
Evident to suggest critical injuries from high-speed/high-impact incidents including, but not
limited to, skiing or snowboarding, race or mountain biking heavy equipment.
What is the protocol for unconscious or fainting patients? Protocol 31
What do 'funny noises' reported by the caller generally indicate? The patient is unconscious
with an uncontrolled airway, often representing AGONAL respirations.
What are AGONAL respirations? They are dying respirations that can be confused with 'still
breathing' before they fade away during a cardiac arrest.
How is near fainting best described? As 'almost fainted' and should be considered the same
as fainting, not just dizziness.
What is the protocol for an unknown problem with a person down? Protocol 32
Are standing patients more or less likely to be in cardiac arrest compared to sitting patients?
Less likely
Which position of patients is most likely to be in cardiac arrest: standing, sitting, or lying
motionless? Lying motionless
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What is a stroke (CVA)? Disruption of blood flow to the brain or part of the brain due to a
blood clot or hemorrhage.
What can a hemorrhage cause in relation to a stroke? Increased pressure within the skull,
which is more likely to cause a decreased level of consciousness, unconsciousness, or death.
What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)? A temporary interruption of blood supply to an
area of the brain, sometimes called a 'mini stroke'.
What usually causes a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)? A small blood clot.
How long do symptoms of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) usually last? 1 or 2 hours, but no
more than 24 hours.
What is the protocol for a traffic collision or transportation incident? Protocol 29
What is classified as a major incident (D-1)? Evidence to suggest serious injuries to multiple
patients or a need for increased resources due to the size of event.
What are examples of events classified as major incidents (D-1)? Aircraft, Bus,
Subway/Metro, Train, Watercraft, Multi-vehicle (> 10) pile-up, Street car/Tram/Light rail,
Vehicle vs. building.
What is classified as a high mechanism incident (D-2)? Evidence to suggest serious injuries as
a result of the mechanism of injury.
What are examples of events classified as high mechanism incidents (D-2)? All
terrain/Snowmobile, Auto vs. bicycle/Auto vs. motorcycle, Auto vs. pedestrian, Ejection,
, Personal watercraft, Rollovers, Vehicle off bridge/height, Possible death at scene, Sinking
vehicle/Vehicle in floodwater, Train/Light rail vs. pedestrian.
What is classified as a high velocity impact incident? Evidence to suggest critical injuries
from high-speed incidents including head-on/T-bone collisions or vehicle/motorcycle vs.
pole/tree/wall/semi.
TRAUMATIC INJURIES (SPECIFIC) Protocol 30
HIGH VELOCITY Impact/MASS Injury -
Evident to suggest critical injuries from high-speed/high-impact incidents including, but not
limited to, skiing or snowboarding, race or mountain biking heavy equipment.
What is the protocol for unconscious or fainting patients? Protocol 31
What do 'funny noises' reported by the caller generally indicate? The patient is unconscious
with an uncontrolled airway, often representing AGONAL respirations.
What are AGONAL respirations? They are dying respirations that can be confused with 'still
breathing' before they fade away during a cardiac arrest.
How is near fainting best described? As 'almost fainted' and should be considered the same
as fainting, not just dizziness.
What is the protocol for an unknown problem with a person down? Protocol 32
Are standing patients more or less likely to be in cardiac arrest compared to sitting patients?
Less likely
Which position of patients is most likely to be in cardiac arrest: standing, sitting, or lying
motionless? Lying motionless
