APCO EMD Certification Exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
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.
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.
- Recognize the importance of conserving higher level resources.
What does liability mean? Ans: That you are ultimately responsible for your actions.
What is negligence? Ans: Defined ad failure to act or perform in a particular situation
as any other reasonable, prudent TC (w/ the same or similar training) would under the
same or similar circumstances.
What is simple negligence? Ans: Defined as negligent conduct that was not purposeful
or caused by "malicious intent." May be a result of human error - you didn't mean to
do it.
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Detailed Verified Answers
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.
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.
- Recognize the importance of conserving higher level resources.
What does liability mean? Ans: That you are ultimately responsible for your actions.
What is negligence? Ans: Defined ad failure to act or perform in a particular situation
as any other reasonable, prudent TC (w/ the same or similar training) would under the
same or similar circumstances.
What is simple negligence? Ans: Defined as negligent conduct that was not purposeful
or caused by "malicious intent." May be a result of human error - you didn't mean to
do it.
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