CED Case Analysis & Practical Application 4

Question 1

A caller describes a suicidal subject who has barricaded themselves inside a home with a firearm. Which units should be dispatched?

Accepted Answer

Police, EMS, and a crisis negotiation team

Answer

Barricaded suicidal subjects with weapons require law enforcement for safety, EMS for medical standby, and crisis negotiators for de-escalation.

Question 2

A 911 caller reports a child who is unconscious and not breathing. The caller is panicking. What should the dispatcher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch EMS and provide CPR instructions to the caller simultaneously

Answer

Simultaneous dispatch and pre-arrival CPR instructions maximize the child's survival by reducing both response time and intervention delay.

Question 3

A unit reports a suspicious package at a government building. Which agency coordination is MOST critical for a dispatcher to initiate?

Accepted Answer

Police bomb squad, building security, and EMS standby

Answer

Suspicious packages require bomb squad for assessment, building security for evacuation, and EMS staged for potential casualties.

Question 4

A dispatcher is providing pre-arrival instructions for a choking infant when the caller states the infant has become limp and is not responsive. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Transition instructions from choking to infant CPR immediately

Answer

Loss of consciousness in a choking infant indicates cardiac arrest risk; switching to CPR instructions addresses the new life-threatening condition.

Question 5

A caller reports a head-on vehicle collision on the highway with multiple vehicles and victims. What information should the dispatcher obtain to guide resource allocation?

Accepted Answer

Number of vehicles, estimated casualties, and presence of hazardous materials

Answer

Vehicle count, casualties, and hazmat presence determine the scale of EMS, fire, and law enforcement resources needed.

(CED) Certified Emergency Dispatcher Practice Test

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CED Case Analysis & Practical Application 4