APCO EMD CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
100% CORRECT!!!
The objective of EMD is , and NOT . - ANS >>-
Understanding the role of EMD obtaining information through vital points
questions and giving appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
- Give training in the use of handling center equipment.
What does EMD stand for? - ANS >>Emergency Medical Dispatch
What is a prerequisite for EMD class? - ANS >>Must have a current CPR
certification.
EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: -
ANS >>- State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from callers to dispatch resources
properly & efficiently.
- Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers as locally approved medical
interrogation guidecards indicate.
*NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues for responders*
What are responsibilities of an EMD? - ANS >>- Vitally important role in the
EMS system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
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, What are characteristics of a successful EMD? - ANS >>- Maintains confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the EMS system because they have
received specialized medical training. - ANS >>local
What is resource allocation? - ANS >>One of the most important functions of an
EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? - ANS >>"going lights
and sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
4. "FULL Response" - ANS >>1. Resource w/ basic life support capability
dispatched & told to respond in a NORMAL response mode.
2. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an
EMERGENCY response mode.
3. Resource w/ advanced life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an
EMERGENCY response mode.
4. When "everything rolls" using the EMERGENCY response mode.
Utilizing resources effectively means making the best use of what you have
available. This includes: - ANS >>- Be familiar w/ their capabilities.
- Follow your EMD Guidecards.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
100% CORRECT!!!
The objective of EMD is , and NOT . - ANS >>-
Understanding the role of EMD obtaining information through vital points
questions and giving appropriate pre-arrival instructions.
- Give training in the use of handling center equipment.
What does EMD stand for? - ANS >>Emergency Medical Dispatch
What is a prerequisite for EMD class? - ANS >>Must have a current CPR
certification.
EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: -
ANS >>- State & identify the roles & responsibilities of an EMD.
- Obtain sufficient & accurate information from callers to dispatch resources
properly & efficiently.
- Give appropriate pre-arrival instructions to callers as locally approved medical
interrogation guidecards indicate.
*NOTE: Do NOT diagnose medical/traumatic issues for responders*
What are responsibilities of an EMD? - ANS >>- Vitally important role in the
EMS system.
- Coordinating & dispatching appropriate resources.
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, What are characteristics of a successful EMD? - ANS >>- Maintains confidentiality
- Helpful, compassionate & polite (not anxious)
Fire personnel often are part of the EMS system because they have
received specialized medical training. - ANS >>local
What is resource allocation? - ANS >>One of the most important functions of an
EMD.
What does "hot" mean in reference to response mode? - ANS >>"going lights
and sirens"
1. "BLS Cold"
2. "BLS Hot"
3. "ALS Hot"
4. "FULL Response" - ANS >>1. Resource w/ basic life support capability
dispatched & told to respond in a NORMAL response mode.
2. Resource w/ basic life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an
EMERGENCY response mode.
3. Resource w/ advanced life support capability dispatched & told to respond in an
EMERGENCY response mode.
4. When "everything rolls" using the EMERGENCY response mode.
Utilizing resources effectively means making the best use of what you have
available. This includes: - ANS >>- Be familiar w/ their capabilities.
- Follow your EMD Guidecards.
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