EMD Laws Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

First Law of Fainting - ANSWER-Near fainting is best describes as "almost fainted" and should be considered the same as fainting (not just dizzy.) First Law of Chest or Back Pain - ANSWER-"Hurts to breathe" is not considered difficulty or abnormal breathing. First Law of Burns - ANSWER-If someone was burned, something might be burning. EMD's First Law of Safety - ANSWER-Don't create more victims at the scene EMD's Second Law of Safety - ANSWER-Don't get it on you or even touch it. EMD's Third Law of Safety - ANSWER-One patient down, trouble around? Two patients down, coincidence found? Three patients down, danger abounds! Brock's Law - ANSWER-The presence of an AED does not ensure its use - the EMD does. Second Law of Chest Pain - ANSWER-A little chest pain may be as bad as a lot. First Law of Ground-Level Falls - ANSWER-The fall is the "Chicken"; the arrest, it's "egg". EMD's First Law of Scene Helpers - ANSWER-Always assume there is a pillow or other object behind the patient's head unless you know otherwise. Frenza's law - ANSWER-A thing not looked for is seldom found. De Luca's law - ANSWER-EMD's will follow all protocols per se, avoiding freelance questioning or information unless it enhances, not replaces, the written protocol questions and script's. Law of Concurrent Priorities - ANSWER-The EMD must outweigh the concurrent priorities of obtaining (and verifying) a useful location, helping the caller get to safety, and caring for the patient. First Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSWER-First, do no harm. Second Law of Medical Dispatch - ANSWER-When in doubt, send them out. (always err in the direction of patient safety)