DCAS Emergency Medical Assessment

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the primary survey in emergency medical assessment according to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) protocols?

Accepted Answer

To identify and treat immediately life-threatening conditions using the ABCDE approach

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To obtain patient demographics

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To complete insurance documentation

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To determine the hospital destination

Question 2

In the DCAS triage system, which category indicates the most critical patients requiring immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Red (Immediate)

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Green (Minor)

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Yellow (Delayed)

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Black (Deceased)

Question 3

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and how is it used by DCAS paramedics?

Accepted Answer

A neurological assessment tool scored 3-15 measuring eye opening, verbal response, and motor response

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A pain measurement tool scored 1-5

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A blood pressure classification system

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A respiratory rate assessment scored 1-10

Question 4

What vital signs must DCAS paramedics assess during initial patient evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, and blood glucose

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Only blood pressure and heart rate

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Only respiratory rate

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Only temperature and blood pressure

Question 5

What is the SAMPLE history-taking mnemonic used by Dubai ambulance paramedics?

Accepted Answer

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last meal, Events leading to illness

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Sleep, Activity, Meals, Pain, Location, Equipment

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Symptoms, Age, Medical records, Prescriptions, Labs, Examinations

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Swelling, Airway, Monitoring, Pulse, Lungs, ECG

Question 6

When should DCAS paramedics perform a 12-lead ECG during emergency assessment?

Accepted Answer

When cardiac symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, or suspected cardiac event are present

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Only at the hospital

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Only during cardiac arrest

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After every patient encounter regardless of symptoms