EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH FINAL TEST REVIEW CORRECT 100%

EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH
FINAL TEST REVIEW CORRECT 100%
One of the most important aspects of using EMD is so that patient care can begin from
the time of the phone call rather than having to wait for responders to arrive. (T/F) -
ANSWER True

Most callers are too upset to provide accurate information. (T/F) - ANSWER False

It is dangerous to provide medical instructions over the phone. (T/F) - ANSWER False

The EMD is too busy dispatching to provide medical instructions. (T/F) - ANSWER
False

Responding with lights and sirens on all calls may be dangerous and may be a waste of
resources in some cases. (T/F) - ANSWER True

Most calls for medical assistance are not life-threatening. (T/F) - ANSWER True

The EMD determines the nature of the medical emergency through random questioning.
(T/F) - ANSWER False

It's not the EMD's job to keep track of the status of emergency resources. (T/F) -
ANSWER False

The EMD must determine the nature and severity of the medical incident type being
reported. (T/F) - ANSWER True

The EMD is allowed to relay information regarding the patient complain and condition to
responding emergency personnel. (T/F) - ANSWER True

The EMD is too busy providing pre-arrival instructions to be concerned about the safety
of callers, bystanders, and emergency personnel. (T/F) - ANSWER False

If a family members calls to ask about what happened to a patient, the EMD should
follow the policies and procedures of his/her agency. (T/F) - ANSWER True


The EMD should have advanced medical knowledge and should be certified as a CPR
instructor. (T/F) - ANSWER False

Arteries have thick, strong walls that expand and contract as blood passes through.
(T/F) - ANSWER True

, Arteries get larger as they get further away from the heart. (T/F) - ANSWER False

Most arteries are buried deep within the body to protect them from damage. (T/F) -
ANSWER True

Breathing is essential to life. (T/F) - ANSWER True

A patient may have an airway obstruction at any point along the airway. (T/F) -
ANSWER True

The diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs (intercostal muscles) help us breathe.
(T/F) - ANSWER True

Medical emergencies get worse over time, whereas traumas get better. (T/F) -
ANSWER False

The EMD must be able to identify the exact level of consciousness of the patient with
the appropriate medical terminology. (T/F) - ANSWER False

Thirst, weakness, diaphoresis (profuse sweating), dilated pupils, anxiety, and a sense of
impending doom are signs and symptoms of shock. (T/F) - ANSWER True

Treating for shock includes giving the patient a glass of water. (T/F) - ANSWER False

Respiratory distress is more serious than difficulty breathing and is characterized by
anxiety, sweating, rapid breathing, and possibly cyanosis (turning blue). (T/F) -
ANSWER True

In order to be clear and accurate, the EMD must always use only proper medical
terminology for specific medical disorders. (T/F) - ANSWER False

Questions on the EMDPRS help the EMD develop a mental picture of what is
happening at the scene of the incident. (T/F) - ANSWER True

If your system has enchanced 9-1-1, you don't have to verify any of the information that
is displayed on the ALI/ANI screen. (T/F) - ANSWER False

It's okay to skip the All-Caller Interrogation card if you have an enhanced 9-1-1 system.
(T/F) - ANSWER False

It is essential to get the caller's call back number. (T/F) - ANSWER True

It is essential to get the caller's and the patient's names. (T/F) - ANSWER False

If the caller is rude or hysterical, an effective technique is to "out=shout" the caller to get
him/her to focus and answer your questions. (T/F) - ANSWER False