Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
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Questions & Answers | Grade A |
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Question:
A three-year-old was burned after coming in contact with a hot electric
skillet. Of the options shown, which protocol should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
,Question:
In cases of amputation where a tourniquet is applied, EMDs should advise
callers to remove the tourniquet.
A.) True
B.) False
Answer:
B.) False
Question:
A homeowner received an electric shock after trying to move a downed
electrical wire out of his tree. The owner fell off his 10-foot ladder to the
ground below. Of the options shown, which protocol should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
,Question:
A caller is reporting that a hiker is unconscious and not breathing because she
was struck by lightning. Of the options shown, which protocol should be
used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
Question:
When a high voltage is involved or the ground is wet, a bystander is safe to get
close to the patient only if they do not touch the patient.
A.) True
B.) False
Answer:
B.) False
, Question:
After waking in bed from a nap with her five-month-old child, a mother calls
9-1-1 because the baby is not breathing. Of the options shown, which protocol
should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
Question:
A LONG FALL for an adult is considered to be between:
A.) 6 to 29ft (2 to 9 m)
B.) 10 to 20ft (3 to 6m)
C.) 10 to 29ft (3-9m)
D.) 30ft/10m (3 stories) or higher
Answer:
C.) 10 to 29ft (3-9m)
Exam (Latest Update )
Questions & Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Question:
A three-year-old was burned after coming in contact with a hot electric
skillet. Of the options shown, which protocol should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
,Question:
In cases of amputation where a tourniquet is applied, EMDs should advise
callers to remove the tourniquet.
A.) True
B.) False
Answer:
B.) False
Question:
A homeowner received an electric shock after trying to move a downed
electrical wire out of his tree. The owner fell off his 10-foot ladder to the
ground below. Of the options shown, which protocol should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
,Question:
A caller is reporting that a hiker is unconscious and not breathing because she
was struck by lightning. Of the options shown, which protocol should be
used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
Question:
When a high voltage is involved or the ground is wet, a bystander is safe to get
close to the patient only if they do not touch the patient.
A.) True
B.) False
Answer:
B.) False
, Question:
After waking in bed from a nap with her five-month-old child, a mother calls
9-1-1 because the baby is not breathing. Of the options shown, which protocol
should be used?
A.) Protocol 7: Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
C.) Protocol 15: Electrocution/Lightning
D.) Protocol 17: Falls
E.) Protocol 30: Traumatic Injuries (Specific)
F.) Protocol 31: Unconscious/Fainting (Near)
Answer:
B.) Protocol 9: Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest/Death
Question:
A LONG FALL for an adult is considered to be between:
A.) 6 to 29ft (2 to 9 m)
B.) 10 to 20ft (3 to 6m)
C.) 10 to 29ft (3-9m)
D.) 30ft/10m (3 stories) or higher
Answer:
C.) 10 to 29ft (3-9m)
