APCO EMD Test Prep | Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
The AHA recommendations are that defibrillation is Accomplished in less than __
minutes from the time the call for service is received in the ECC.
Correct Answer: 5
• Question
A patient that is awake, but only when you talk to them, is considered what level of
consciousness?
Correct Answer: Verbal
• Question
Which body system controls all your body functions?
Correct Answer: The nervous system
• Question
Which body system digests food and eliminate waste?
Correct Answer: The digestive system
• Question
Which body system is made up of the organs responsible for liquid waste elimination
and reproduction?
Correct Answer: The Genito urinary system
• Question
Which body system supports the body, provides movement, and protects the vital
organs?
Correct Answer: The musculoskeletal system
• Question
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
Correct Answer: 30 to 50 respirations per minute
• Question
Which body system is responsible for oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange?
Correct Answer: The respiratory system
, • Question
Conditions where a patient may feel and "impending doom" sensation
Correct Answer: I. Cardiac arrest
II. shock
III. respiratory distress
• Question
A patient reporting they don't feel well would be considered a:
Correct Answer: Symptom
• Question
Ventricular assist devices or VADS are used want to patient's heart is not strong enough
to sustain life on its own. What information is not needed from the caller?
Correct Answer: Is the patient eligible for a heart transplant? Is not needed
• Question
If I call reports a tourniquet has been applied, the telecommunicator should always
direct to call her to remove it
Correct Answer: False
• Question
For medical calls, the terms left and right refer to the _____ left and right side
Correct Answer: Patients
• Question
What is the acronym used to remember the levels of consciousness?
Correct Answer: AVPU
ALERT VERBAL PAINFUL UNRESPONSIVE
• Question
Which of the following abdominal pain complaint is defined as being most critical?
Correct Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
• Question
Anaphylactic shock is the most critical allergic reaction and typically manifests _______
Correct Answer: Suddenly
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
The AHA recommendations are that defibrillation is Accomplished in less than __
minutes from the time the call for service is received in the ECC.
Correct Answer: 5
• Question
A patient that is awake, but only when you talk to them, is considered what level of
consciousness?
Correct Answer: Verbal
• Question
Which body system controls all your body functions?
Correct Answer: The nervous system
• Question
Which body system digests food and eliminate waste?
Correct Answer: The digestive system
• Question
Which body system is made up of the organs responsible for liquid waste elimination
and reproduction?
Correct Answer: The Genito urinary system
• Question
Which body system supports the body, provides movement, and protects the vital
organs?
Correct Answer: The musculoskeletal system
• Question
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
Correct Answer: 30 to 50 respirations per minute
• Question
Which body system is responsible for oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange?
Correct Answer: The respiratory system
, • Question
Conditions where a patient may feel and "impending doom" sensation
Correct Answer: I. Cardiac arrest
II. shock
III. respiratory distress
• Question
A patient reporting they don't feel well would be considered a:
Correct Answer: Symptom
• Question
Ventricular assist devices or VADS are used want to patient's heart is not strong enough
to sustain life on its own. What information is not needed from the caller?
Correct Answer: Is the patient eligible for a heart transplant? Is not needed
• Question
If I call reports a tourniquet has been applied, the telecommunicator should always
direct to call her to remove it
Correct Answer: False
• Question
For medical calls, the terms left and right refer to the _____ left and right side
Correct Answer: Patients
• Question
What is the acronym used to remember the levels of consciousness?
Correct Answer: AVPU
ALERT VERBAL PAINFUL UNRESPONSIVE
• Question
Which of the following abdominal pain complaint is defined as being most critical?
Correct Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
• Question
Anaphylactic shock is the most critical allergic reaction and typically manifests _______
Correct Answer: Suddenly
