APCO EMD (2/15) Exam | Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
The AHA recommendations are that defibrillation is accomplished in less than _________
minutes for the time the call of service is received in the ECC
Correct Answer: 5
• Question
A patient that is awake, but only when you talk to them, is considered what level of
consciousness?
Correct Answer: Verbal
• Question
Which body system controls all your body functions?
Correct Answer: The Nervous System
• Question
There are several caution notes on the AED Reference Guidecard, "do not operate the
AED in or around...." which of the following is a safe location to operate the AED?
Correct Answer: Dry gym floors
• Question
Which body system digests food and eliminates waste?
Correct Answer: the digestive system
• Question
Which body system is made up of the organs responsible for liquid waste elimination
and reproduction?
Correct Answer: the Genito-urinary system
• Question
Which body system supports the body, provides movement, and protects the vital
organs?
Correct Answer: the musculoskeletal system
• Question
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
Correct Answer: 30-50 respirations per minute
, • Question
Which body system is responsible for oxygen/ carbon dioxide exchange?
Correct Answer: the respiratory system
• Question
Choose all conditions where the patient may feel an "impending doom" sensation:
Correct Answer: cardiac arrest, shock, respiratory distress
• Question
A patient reporting they "don't feel well" would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: symptom
• Question
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are used when a patient's heart is not strong enough
to sustain life on its own. What information is NOT needed from the caller?
Correct Answer: Is the patient eligible for a heart transplant?
• Question
If a caller reports a tourniquet has been applied, the telecommunicator should always
direct the caller to remove it (T/F)
Correct Answer: FALSE
• Question
For medical calls, the terms 'left' and 'right' refer to the _____ left and right side.
Correct Answer: patient's
• Question
What is the acronym used to remember the levels of consciousness?
Correct Answer: AVPU
• Question
Which of the following "abdominal pain" complaint is defined as being most critical?
Correct Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
• Question
Anaphylactic shock is the most critical allergic reaction and typically manifests____
Correct Answer: suddenly
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
The AHA recommendations are that defibrillation is accomplished in less than _________
minutes for the time the call of service is received in the ECC
Correct Answer: 5
• Question
A patient that is awake, but only when you talk to them, is considered what level of
consciousness?
Correct Answer: Verbal
• Question
Which body system controls all your body functions?
Correct Answer: The Nervous System
• Question
There are several caution notes on the AED Reference Guidecard, "do not operate the
AED in or around...." which of the following is a safe location to operate the AED?
Correct Answer: Dry gym floors
• Question
Which body system digests food and eliminates waste?
Correct Answer: the digestive system
• Question
Which body system is made up of the organs responsible for liquid waste elimination
and reproduction?
Correct Answer: the Genito-urinary system
• Question
Which body system supports the body, provides movement, and protects the vital
organs?
Correct Answer: the musculoskeletal system
• Question
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
Correct Answer: 30-50 respirations per minute
, • Question
Which body system is responsible for oxygen/ carbon dioxide exchange?
Correct Answer: the respiratory system
• Question
Choose all conditions where the patient may feel an "impending doom" sensation:
Correct Answer: cardiac arrest, shock, respiratory distress
• Question
A patient reporting they "don't feel well" would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: symptom
• Question
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are used when a patient's heart is not strong enough
to sustain life on its own. What information is NOT needed from the caller?
Correct Answer: Is the patient eligible for a heart transplant?
• Question
If a caller reports a tourniquet has been applied, the telecommunicator should always
direct the caller to remove it (T/F)
Correct Answer: FALSE
• Question
For medical calls, the terms 'left' and 'right' refer to the _____ left and right side.
Correct Answer: patient's
• Question
What is the acronym used to remember the levels of consciousness?
Correct Answer: AVPU
• Question
Which of the following "abdominal pain" complaint is defined as being most critical?
Correct Answer: Ectopic pregnancy
• Question
Anaphylactic shock is the most critical allergic reaction and typically manifests____
Correct Answer: suddenly
