DCAS Pre-Hospital Emergency Care

Question 1

What is the primary role of a paramedic in the pre-hospital environment?

Accepted Answer

Assess, stabilise, and transport patients to definitive care

Answer

Provide definitive surgical treatment in the field

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Diagnose and prescribe medications independently

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Replace emergency department physicians at the scene

Question 2

The 'Golden Hour' concept in trauma care refers to:

Accepted Answer

The critical period within the first hour after major trauma when definitive surgical care improves survival

Answer

The first hour of a paramedic's shift

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The time taken to transport a patient from scene to hospital

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The maximum time a patient can survive without oxygen

Question 3

In the pre-hospital setting, the primary survey follows which mnemonic?

Accepted Answer

ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)

Answer

SAMPLE (Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last meal, Events)

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OPQRST (Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time)

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START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment)

Question 4

The 'Scene Safety' principle requires paramedics to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe for themselves, their crew, bystanders, and patients before approaching

Answer

Approach the patient immediately to begin treatment

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Call for backup before assessing scene safety

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Consider scene safety only in violent incidents

Question 5

Under Dubai EMS protocols, which organisation has the primary responsibility for pre-hospital emergency care in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS)

Answer

Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

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Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

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Dubai Police Medical Services

Question 6

The 'Load and Go' versus 'Stay and Play' decision in trauma care depends primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Whether the patient has injuries requiring immediate surgery that cannot be addressed in the field

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The paramedic's preference for hospital proximity

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The availability of IV access

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Whether the patient is conscious or unconscious