APCO EMD COMPREHENSIVE TEST
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT.
◍ Which of the following is not a syndrome identified in the text
regarding hysteria? Answer- Repetitive persistence
◍ EMD is an acronym for: Answer- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
◍ There are several caution notes on the AED Reference Guidecard, "do
not operate the AED in or around. .". Choose the "safe" location to
operate the AED. Answer- Dry gymnasium floors
◍ Which of the following is NOT cause to suspend or revoke your EMD
certificate? Answer- Conviction of a minor misdemeanor
◍ A person with an obstructed airway would fall under: Answer-
Time/Life Critical
◍ Critical incidents come in many forms and it is wrong for
telecommunicators to assume that a critical incident has to be seen to
have an effect on them. Answer- True
, ◍ Repetitive persistence is the most effective way to break the hysteria
threshold. Answer- True
◍ ______________ is a comprehensive, systematic and multi-
component approach for the reduction and control of harmful aspects of
stress. Answer- Critical Incident Stress Management
◍ Having a quality assurance/quality improvement program can do all
of the following EXCEPT: Answer- Increase call answering times
◍ If the caller is still in the hysteria threshold, you can control the call?
Answer- False
◍ The EMD is the secondary point of contact for callers seeking
medical assistance. Answer- False
◍ A ______ is a stimulus that causes, evokes or is otherwise highly
associated with the stress response. Answer- Stressor
◍ Proper Resource allocation depends on four key factors: The nature &
severity of the emergency; The EMS resources available; Knowledge of
guidecards (not usage); Requesting through MOU the need for
specialized resources. Answer- False
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT.
◍ Which of the following is not a syndrome identified in the text
regarding hysteria? Answer- Repetitive persistence
◍ EMD is an acronym for: Answer- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
◍ There are several caution notes on the AED Reference Guidecard, "do
not operate the AED in or around. .". Choose the "safe" location to
operate the AED. Answer- Dry gymnasium floors
◍ Which of the following is NOT cause to suspend or revoke your EMD
certificate? Answer- Conviction of a minor misdemeanor
◍ A person with an obstructed airway would fall under: Answer-
Time/Life Critical
◍ Critical incidents come in many forms and it is wrong for
telecommunicators to assume that a critical incident has to be seen to
have an effect on them. Answer- True
, ◍ Repetitive persistence is the most effective way to break the hysteria
threshold. Answer- True
◍ ______________ is a comprehensive, systematic and multi-
component approach for the reduction and control of harmful aspects of
stress. Answer- Critical Incident Stress Management
◍ Having a quality assurance/quality improvement program can do all
of the following EXCEPT: Answer- Increase call answering times
◍ If the caller is still in the hysteria threshold, you can control the call?
Answer- False
◍ The EMD is the secondary point of contact for callers seeking
medical assistance. Answer- False
◍ A ______ is a stimulus that causes, evokes or is otherwise highly
associated with the stress response. Answer- Stressor
◍ Proper Resource allocation depends on four key factors: The nature &
severity of the emergency; The EMS resources available; Knowledge of
guidecards (not usage); Requesting through MOU the need for
specialized resources. Answer- False
