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Upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash, the EMT should: Select one: a. Park at least 300 feet away from the accident scene b. Turn off the emergency flashing lights c. Leave only the essential warning lights activated d. Turn off the ambulance and set the emergency brake -ANSWER - c. Leave only the essential warning lights activated After recognizing that an incident involves a hazardous material, you should contact the HazMat team and then: Select one: a. Don standard equipment bef...

What is PPE? -ANSWER - Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? -ANSWER - Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? -ANSWER - Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? -ANSWER - Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potent...

American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research -ANSWER - D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. -AN...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine -ANSWER - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a hel...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

The 4 general functions of an EMD. -ANSWER - 1 Receive and Process Telephone Calls 2 Dispatch and Coordinate EMS Resources 3. Provide Instructions to Callers and Information to Responders. 4. Coordinate with other Public Safety Agencies. What are the 5 roles of the EMD? -ANSWER - 1 Telephone Interrogation 2 Triage 3 Dispatch Allocation and Field Communication 4 Logistics Coordination 5 Resource Networking. List the Four Basic Protocol Components of MPDS. -ANSWER - 1 Case Entry Proto...

All actual response assignments and emergency modes are: a. Dictated by the IAEMD Council of Standards b. Listed on the MPDS Response Grid c. Predetermined by local Medical Control and EMS Administration d. Determined by individual EMDs based on the specific needs of each case -ANSWER - C. Predetermined by Local Medical Control and EMS Administration (1.11) Medical professionals and communications experts from around the world contribute to the ongoing development of the MPDS. (T/F) -A...

The EMD can have an important influence on which chain link of survival - ANSWER -Every What are the 5 Chains of Survival? - ANSWER -Immediate recognition & emergency response, Early CPR, Rapid Defibrillation, Effective ACLS, Post-cardiac arrest care How can EMDs improve cardiac arrest patient's chain of survival? - ANSWER -Using protocols to quickly recognize cardiac arrest situations All actual response assignments & emergency modes are predetermined by who? - ANSWER -local Medical C...

The objective of EMD is _________, and NOT __________. -ANSWER - - 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? -ANSWER - Emergency Medical Dispatch What is a prerequisite for EMD class? -ANSWER - Must have a current CPR certification. EMD was designed to provide enough material to ensure you are able to: -ANSWER - - St...

1. A successful EMD should: a. Be clear b. Be concise c. Use accurate speech d. All of the above e. None of the above -ANSWER - d. All of the above A resource with basic life support , dispatched and told to respond in a emergency response mode. -ANSWER - BLS Hot When "everything rolls" using the emergency response mode. -ANSWER - Full Response A resource with basic life support , dispatched and told to respond in a normal response mode. -ANSWER - BLS Cold A resource with adva...