EMD V14 RULEX AND AXIOMS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Not Breathing Situations - ANSWER-Hanging, Strangulation, Suffocation, COMPLETE
Obstruction, etc.
Ineffective Breathing phrases - ANSWER-"Barely breathing", "Can't breath at all",
"Gasping", "Turning purple", etc.
Obvious extreme respiratory distress (1st party) - ANSWER-A 1st party caller exhibiting
signs including, but not limited to, fighting for each breath, using single words or syllable
to express her/himself, expressing extreme desperation, or thoughts of impending
death.
Agonal Breathing - ANSWER-An ineffective, deteriorating breathing pattern that lingers
after the heart has essentially stopped pumping blood to the brain.
Uncertain Breathing - ANSWER-A situation where a 2nd party caller is uncertain,
unsure, indefinite, or ambiguous when asked if an unconscious patient is breathing.
MEDICAL - ANSWER-A sudden, unexplained collapse resulting in unconsciousness,
even when reported as ground-level fall, should be considered _________________
cardiac arrest until proven otherwise.
TRAUMATIC - ANSWER-When cardiac arrest appears to be ____________ in nature,
choose the Chief Complaint Protocol that best fits scene safety concerns and the
mechanism or injury.
Mechanism of injury - ANSWER-If the complaint description suggests TRAUMA, choose
the Chief Complaint Protocol that best addresses the _________________.
foremost symptom - ANSWER-If the complaint description appears to be MEDICAL in
nature, choose the Chief Complaint Protocol that best fits the patient's
________________ , with consideration given to priority symptoms.
Protocol 6 - ANSWER-When the complaint description is breathing-related
tracheostomy problems in the conscious patient, go to ____________.
Do not utilize - ANSWER-If the complaint description involves both chest pain/HEART
ATTACK symptoms and STROKE symptoms, go to Protocol 10 but
_________________ the Aspirin Diagnostic and Instructions tool.
, Sitting up position - ANSWER-The ____________________ is usually best for alert
patients with any breathing difficulty.
NON-RECENT - ANSWER-Six hours or more have passed since the incident or injury
occurred.
RULE OF NINES - ANSWER-Use the __________________ to determine the
approximate size of the burn for response assignment purposes.
HAZMAT - ANSWER-An incident involving a gas, liquid or other material that, in any
quantity, poses a threat to life, health or property.
Protocol 23 - ANSWER-For recreational inhalation of potentially harmful substances, go
to _______________________.
consciousness and breathing - ANSWER-When the complaint description strongly
suggests GENERALIZED seizure, go to Protocol 12 regardless of
__________________________.
coffee grounds appearance or unusually dark or black - ANSWER-If the complaint
description involves vomit with a __________________________ and tar like fecal
matter go to Protocol 21.
Protocol 26 - ANSWER-Sickle cell crisis/thalassemia, autonumic dysreflexia or acute
adrenal insufficiency are handled on
due to trauma - ANSWER-For chest pain _______________________ go to Protocol
30.
ground-level - ANSWER-For ______________________ falls caused by fainting, near
fainting, or dizziness, go to Protocol 31.
Protocol 32 - ANSWER-If the Chief Complaint and status of consciousness and/or
breathing are unknown initially (3rd party), go to ___________________.
Scene Safety - ANSWER-Any significant ____________________ concerns take
precedence and must be addressed before the provision of patient care instructions.
Sinking Vehicle - ANSWER-For a 1st party caller in a _________________, obtaining
an exact location, when not immediately available, should not delay PAI's.
Case Entry Questioning - ANSWER-__________________________ must always be
completed after PDIs when directed by the protocol.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Not Breathing Situations - ANSWER-Hanging, Strangulation, Suffocation, COMPLETE
Obstruction, etc.
Ineffective Breathing phrases - ANSWER-"Barely breathing", "Can't breath at all",
"Gasping", "Turning purple", etc.
Obvious extreme respiratory distress (1st party) - ANSWER-A 1st party caller exhibiting
signs including, but not limited to, fighting for each breath, using single words or syllable
to express her/himself, expressing extreme desperation, or thoughts of impending
death.
Agonal Breathing - ANSWER-An ineffective, deteriorating breathing pattern that lingers
after the heart has essentially stopped pumping blood to the brain.
Uncertain Breathing - ANSWER-A situation where a 2nd party caller is uncertain,
unsure, indefinite, or ambiguous when asked if an unconscious patient is breathing.
MEDICAL - ANSWER-A sudden, unexplained collapse resulting in unconsciousness,
even when reported as ground-level fall, should be considered _________________
cardiac arrest until proven otherwise.
TRAUMATIC - ANSWER-When cardiac arrest appears to be ____________ in nature,
choose the Chief Complaint Protocol that best fits scene safety concerns and the
mechanism or injury.
Mechanism of injury - ANSWER-If the complaint description suggests TRAUMA, choose
the Chief Complaint Protocol that best addresses the _________________.
foremost symptom - ANSWER-If the complaint description appears to be MEDICAL in
nature, choose the Chief Complaint Protocol that best fits the patient's
________________ , with consideration given to priority symptoms.
Protocol 6 - ANSWER-When the complaint description is breathing-related
tracheostomy problems in the conscious patient, go to ____________.
Do not utilize - ANSWER-If the complaint description involves both chest pain/HEART
ATTACK symptoms and STROKE symptoms, go to Protocol 10 but
_________________ the Aspirin Diagnostic and Instructions tool.
, Sitting up position - ANSWER-The ____________________ is usually best for alert
patients with any breathing difficulty.
NON-RECENT - ANSWER-Six hours or more have passed since the incident or injury
occurred.
RULE OF NINES - ANSWER-Use the __________________ to determine the
approximate size of the burn for response assignment purposes.
HAZMAT - ANSWER-An incident involving a gas, liquid or other material that, in any
quantity, poses a threat to life, health or property.
Protocol 23 - ANSWER-For recreational inhalation of potentially harmful substances, go
to _______________________.
consciousness and breathing - ANSWER-When the complaint description strongly
suggests GENERALIZED seizure, go to Protocol 12 regardless of
__________________________.
coffee grounds appearance or unusually dark or black - ANSWER-If the complaint
description involves vomit with a __________________________ and tar like fecal
matter go to Protocol 21.
Protocol 26 - ANSWER-Sickle cell crisis/thalassemia, autonumic dysreflexia or acute
adrenal insufficiency are handled on
due to trauma - ANSWER-For chest pain _______________________ go to Protocol
30.
ground-level - ANSWER-For ______________________ falls caused by fainting, near
fainting, or dizziness, go to Protocol 31.
Protocol 32 - ANSWER-If the Chief Complaint and status of consciousness and/or
breathing are unknown initially (3rd party), go to ___________________.
Scene Safety - ANSWER-Any significant ____________________ concerns take
precedence and must be addressed before the provision of patient care instructions.
Sinking Vehicle - ANSWER-For a 1st party caller in a _________________, obtaining
an exact location, when not immediately available, should not delay PAI's.
Case Entry Questioning - ANSWER-__________________________ must always be
completed after PDIs when directed by the protocol.
