EMD Dispatcher Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
The ¥ symbol in the "Go To" column of a Chief Complaint
Send and go to PDIs (post dispatch instructions)
Protocol directs you to?
When using Protocol 22 (Inaccessible Incident/Other En-
trapment), which of the following body parts is considered
Hand
peripheral?
Abdomen, hand, upper leg, or head
A second-party caller reports that his 17 year-old friend
was stabbed during a fight. During Case Entry, the caller
reports that the patient is awake and breathing. Key ques-
27-D-4S (central stab wound)
tion finds: serious bleeding, completely alert, stabbed in
abdomen, one wound, and just happened
What is the most appropriate Determinant code?
Use of the agonal breathing detector is NOT necessary
when uncertain breathing or inettective breathing is as- True (breathing)
sociated with unconsciousness
The head-tilt is only recognized method of airway control
True (airway)
in the PAI dispatch environment
A second-party caller is report that her 11 year-old son
burned his hand and arm when a recreational firework
went ott in his hand. Key questioning finds: completely
alert, nothing currently burning or smoldering, no difl- 7-A-1W (burns <18% of body, w/fireworks)
culty breathing, happened 10 mins ago, hand and arm
burned (no other injuries reported)
What is the most appropriate Determinant code?
A second-party caller reports that his 52 year-old wife is
complaining of abdominal pain. Key questioning finds:
completely alert, breathing ettectively, has never been 1-C-3 (fainting or near fainting greater than or equal to
diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, nearly fainted trying 50)
to get out of bed, has pain below the naval (belly button)
What is the most appropriate Determinant code?
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, EMD Dispatcher Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
A calming technique in which the call taker repeats a
What is the best definition for "repetitive persistence"? phrase verbatim using a firm but caring tone. The phrase
should contain both an action and a reason for the action.
in response to Case Entry Question 3, the caller reports
that are 34 year-old husband accidentally set himself on Immediately initiates 7-E-1 (person on fire) response and
fire while using gasoline to ignite a campfire. The man is provide Case Entry PDIs a and f
still on fire, what should you do next?
In response to Case Entry Question 3, a 10 year-old
Send 14-E-2 (drowning under water domestic rescue),
caller reports that he believes his 16 year-old sister has
provide Case Entry PDIs a and c, and then returning to
drowned. She is currently at the bottom of the family
questioning
swimming pool. What should you do next?
A second-party caller reports that his 12 year-old son
injured his hip playing football. There is no bleeding, and
the patient is completely alert and breathing normally. The
30-A-3 (nom recent greater than or equal to 6 hrs without
caller reports that the injury occurred last night (over 10
prior symptoms)
hours ago) , but the boy just woke up and is complain that
he can barely walk because of the pain. What is the most
appropriate Determinant code?
You are using the Stroke Diagnostic Tool. The caller re-
ports: slight ditterence in smile, one arm higher than oth-
er (both raised but unequal), said "the early bird catches String evidence of a stroke
the worm" correctly
This should be considered...?
Most emergency callers are uncooperative or hysterical. False, many are relational and cooperative
A second-party caller reports that a 28 year-old female has
just been struck by lightning. The patient is currently un-
Ventilations (V) 1st
conscious and NOT breathing at all. What pathway should
be selected on Protocol C, Panel 4?
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The ¥ symbol in the "Go To" column of a Chief Complaint
Send and go to PDIs (post dispatch instructions)
Protocol directs you to?
When using Protocol 22 (Inaccessible Incident/Other En-
trapment), which of the following body parts is considered
Hand
peripheral?
Abdomen, hand, upper leg, or head
A second-party caller reports that his 17 year-old friend
was stabbed during a fight. During Case Entry, the caller
reports that the patient is awake and breathing. Key ques-
27-D-4S (central stab wound)
tion finds: serious bleeding, completely alert, stabbed in
abdomen, one wound, and just happened
What is the most appropriate Determinant code?
Use of the agonal breathing detector is NOT necessary
when uncertain breathing or inettective breathing is as- True (breathing)
sociated with unconsciousness
The head-tilt is only recognized method of airway control
True (airway)
in the PAI dispatch environment
A second-party caller is report that her 11 year-old son
burned his hand and arm when a recreational firework
went ott in his hand. Key questioning finds: completely
alert, nothing currently burning or smoldering, no difl- 7-A-1W (burns <18% of body, w/fireworks)
culty breathing, happened 10 mins ago, hand and arm
burned (no other injuries reported)
What is the most appropriate Determinant code?
A second-party caller reports that his 52 year-old wife is
complaining of abdominal pain. Key questioning finds:
completely alert, breathing ettectively, has never been 1-C-3 (fainting or near fainting greater than or equal to
diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, nearly fainted trying 50)
to get out of bed, has pain below the naval (belly button)
What is the most appropriate Determinant code?
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, EMD Dispatcher Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
A calming technique in which the call taker repeats a
What is the best definition for "repetitive persistence"? phrase verbatim using a firm but caring tone. The phrase
should contain both an action and a reason for the action.
in response to Case Entry Question 3, the caller reports
that are 34 year-old husband accidentally set himself on Immediately initiates 7-E-1 (person on fire) response and
fire while using gasoline to ignite a campfire. The man is provide Case Entry PDIs a and f
still on fire, what should you do next?
In response to Case Entry Question 3, a 10 year-old
Send 14-E-2 (drowning under water domestic rescue),
caller reports that he believes his 16 year-old sister has
provide Case Entry PDIs a and c, and then returning to
drowned. She is currently at the bottom of the family
questioning
swimming pool. What should you do next?
A second-party caller reports that his 12 year-old son
injured his hip playing football. There is no bleeding, and
the patient is completely alert and breathing normally. The
30-A-3 (nom recent greater than or equal to 6 hrs without
caller reports that the injury occurred last night (over 10
prior symptoms)
hours ago) , but the boy just woke up and is complain that
he can barely walk because of the pain. What is the most
appropriate Determinant code?
You are using the Stroke Diagnostic Tool. The caller re-
ports: slight ditterence in smile, one arm higher than oth-
er (both raised but unequal), said "the early bird catches String evidence of a stroke
the worm" correctly
This should be considered...?
Most emergency callers are uncooperative or hysterical. False, many are relational and cooperative
A second-party caller reports that a 28 year-old female has
just been struck by lightning. The patient is currently un-
Ventilations (V) 1st
conscious and NOT breathing at all. What pathway should
be selected on Protocol C, Panel 4?
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