EMD Study Guide Test Questions and
Answers10
what is the most effective way to stop bleeding - ANSWERS-direct pressure
what should callers do when bandage become soaked with blood - ANSWERS-apply more clean
bandages and do not remove the old ones
what do you do about tourniquets - ANSWERS-tell caller not to apply them. if one has already
been applied then tell the caller to leave it on
describe the difference between a bleeding artery and a bleeding vein - ANSWERS--Artery
bleeds with spurts of bright red blood -vein bleeds in an ozzing/pulsing fashion with dark red
blood
what is the purpose of arteries - ANSWERS-to carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body
what do veins do - ANSWERS-carry blood to the heart after is has dropped its oxygen payload
and picked up waste products from cells
what is the difference between a (cardiac arrest) heart attack and a MI? - ANSWERS-heart attack
is the cessation of heart function, while an MI is the actual death of part of the heart muscle
due to lack of oxygen. A heart attack is the end result of an MI
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? - ANSWERS--sign is something a rescuer
can see, hear, feel, touch, smell or taste. -symptom is something that the pt express about
themselves hot,cold ect
, Name 3 misconceptions about EMD - ANSWERS-All EMS calls must go "lights and sirens", callers
are to upset to provide accurate ans useful info, medical advice cannot help patients and could
be dangerous over the phone
True or False-The EMD must determine the nature ans severity of the medical incident type -
ANSWERS-true
EMDPRS - ANSWERS-emergency medical dispatch protocol reference system
True or False--It is not the EMDs job to help ensure the safety of bystanders, callers, patients
and responding personnel - ANSWERS-False
The EMD uses the ______ to provide pre-arrival instructions to callers that prepare them for the
responders' arrival - ANSWERS-Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Reference System
(EMDPRS)
Name 5 characteristics of a successful EMD - ANSWERS-Helpful/compassionate. Handles stress.
Maintains confidentiality. Assists responder in locating patients. Gathers and priorities info.
What are the 3 phases of the dispatch function? - ANSWERS-Call receiving, dispatch, post-
dispatch
Describe what happens during the call-receiving phase. - ANSWERS-EMD takes the call,
interrogates called to determine chief complaint and goes to EMDPRS for additional
interrogation and information
List in order the five questions the EMD is trying to answer by using the interrogation
procedures - ANSWERS-Where? What? How? Who? When?
Name 3 resources commonly found in most EMS systems. - ANSWERS-BLS/ALS, fire, police
Answers10
what is the most effective way to stop bleeding - ANSWERS-direct pressure
what should callers do when bandage become soaked with blood - ANSWERS-apply more clean
bandages and do not remove the old ones
what do you do about tourniquets - ANSWERS-tell caller not to apply them. if one has already
been applied then tell the caller to leave it on
describe the difference between a bleeding artery and a bleeding vein - ANSWERS--Artery
bleeds with spurts of bright red blood -vein bleeds in an ozzing/pulsing fashion with dark red
blood
what is the purpose of arteries - ANSWERS-to carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body
what do veins do - ANSWERS-carry blood to the heart after is has dropped its oxygen payload
and picked up waste products from cells
what is the difference between a (cardiac arrest) heart attack and a MI? - ANSWERS-heart attack
is the cessation of heart function, while an MI is the actual death of part of the heart muscle
due to lack of oxygen. A heart attack is the end result of an MI
What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? - ANSWERS--sign is something a rescuer
can see, hear, feel, touch, smell or taste. -symptom is something that the pt express about
themselves hot,cold ect
, Name 3 misconceptions about EMD - ANSWERS-All EMS calls must go "lights and sirens", callers
are to upset to provide accurate ans useful info, medical advice cannot help patients and could
be dangerous over the phone
True or False-The EMD must determine the nature ans severity of the medical incident type -
ANSWERS-true
EMDPRS - ANSWERS-emergency medical dispatch protocol reference system
True or False--It is not the EMDs job to help ensure the safety of bystanders, callers, patients
and responding personnel - ANSWERS-False
The EMD uses the ______ to provide pre-arrival instructions to callers that prepare them for the
responders' arrival - ANSWERS-Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Reference System
(EMDPRS)
Name 5 characteristics of a successful EMD - ANSWERS-Helpful/compassionate. Handles stress.
Maintains confidentiality. Assists responder in locating patients. Gathers and priorities info.
What are the 3 phases of the dispatch function? - ANSWERS-Call receiving, dispatch, post-
dispatch
Describe what happens during the call-receiving phase. - ANSWERS-EMD takes the call,
interrogates called to determine chief complaint and goes to EMDPRS for additional
interrogation and information
List in order the five questions the EMD is trying to answer by using the interrogation
procedures - ANSWERS-Where? What? How? Who? When?
Name 3 resources commonly found in most EMS systems. - ANSWERS-BLS/ALS, fire, police
