MPDS EXAM REVISION QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026
What is the average time to respond and begin defibrillation for an emergency? -ANSWER-
17.5 minutes
What is the average time an EMD can get bystander to begin CPR? -ANSWER-20 seconds
How long does it take a heart muscle to deteriorate without oxygenated blood? -ANSWER-
4.5 minutes
What does it mean for an EMD to be the first, first responder? -ANSWER-First person to give
medical advice and instructions. This is a zero minute response time
How must you ask every protocol question? -ANSWER-As written, unless spontaneously
given by caller
What is Deluca's law? -ANSWER-Follow all protocol avoiding freelance questions unless it
enhances script
What is Frenza's law? -ANSWER-Something not looked for is seldom found
What is a freelance instruction? -ANSWER-Incorrect instructions or beyond scope of practice
What is a leading question? -ANSWER-A question which, because of the way it is phrased,
suggests a certain answer.
What is acceptable clarification or enhancements? -ANSWER-Can rephrase question is caller
does not understand phrasing or gives ambiguous answer
2025/2026
What is the average time to respond and begin defibrillation for an emergency? -ANSWER-
17.5 minutes
What is the average time an EMD can get bystander to begin CPR? -ANSWER-20 seconds
How long does it take a heart muscle to deteriorate without oxygenated blood? -ANSWER-
4.5 minutes
What does it mean for an EMD to be the first, first responder? -ANSWER-First person to give
medical advice and instructions. This is a zero minute response time
How must you ask every protocol question? -ANSWER-As written, unless spontaneously
given by caller
What is Deluca's law? -ANSWER-Follow all protocol avoiding freelance questions unless it
enhances script
What is Frenza's law? -ANSWER-Something not looked for is seldom found
What is a freelance instruction? -ANSWER-Incorrect instructions or beyond scope of practice
What is a leading question? -ANSWER-A question which, because of the way it is phrased,
suggests a certain answer.
What is acceptable clarification or enhancements? -ANSWER-Can rephrase question is caller
does not understand phrasing or gives ambiguous answer
