EMD EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch Obstetric and Pediatric Emergency Protocols Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A mother calls reporting heavy bleeding immediately after delivering her baby. What priority level is this call?

Accepted Answer

High priority — postpartum hemorrhage is life-threatening

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Low priority — delivery is already complete

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Non-emergency referral to her OB provider

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Moderate priority — assess vitals before upgrading

Question 2

A caller reports the baby was born inside the intact amniotic sac (en caul). What must the EMD instruct?

Accepted Answer

Carefully rupture the sac so the newborn can breathe

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Leave the sac intact until EMS arrives

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It is normal and not urgent

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Submerge the baby in lukewarm water

Question 3

After ensuring dispatch for an unresponsive pediatric patient, what is the EMD's next action?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the caller to begin age-appropriate CPR immediately

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Ask for the child's insurance information

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Ask the caller to describe the child's surroundings

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Wait for EMS to arrive before providing any instructions

Question 4

A caller reports an 8-month-old with bluish skin color (cyanosis) who is not breathing normally. What does cyanosis indicate?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate oxygenation, a critical emergency

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A normal variation in infant complexion

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Mild dehydration requiring fluids

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A reaction to cold ambient air temperature

Question 5

What is the correct technique for delivering rescue breaths to an infant during CPR?

Accepted Answer

Cover both the infant's mouth and nose with your mouth

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Cover only the infant's nose with your mouth

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Cover only the infant's mouth with your mouth

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Use a paper bag to create an airflow seal

Question 6

A caller reports her baby appears to be in a breech position during active labor. How should the EMD respond?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch at high priority immediately and provide pre-arrival instructions

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Reassure the caller that it will resolve on its own

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Instruct the caller to encourage the mother to push harder

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Tell her to drive herself to the nearest hospital