EMD EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch Obstetric and Pediatric Emergency Protocols Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a caller reports a woman in active labor, what is the EMD dispatcher's first priority?
- Ask how far apart the contractions are
- Determine if the baby is crowning
- Obtain the caller's location and ensure help is dispatched (Correct answer)
- Ask about the mother's prenatal history
Correct answer: Obtain the caller's location and ensure help is dispatched
Confirming and dispatching to the correct location is always the first priority on any EMD call before any clinical assessment.
Question 2: Which MPDS protocol is typically used for pregnancy and childbirth emergency calls?
- Protocol 7 (Burns)
- Protocol 24 (Pregnancy/Childbirth/OB) (Correct answer)
- Protocol 12 (Convulsions/Fitting)
- Protocol 9 (Chest Pain)
Correct answer: Protocol 24 (Pregnancy/Childbirth/OB)
MPDS Protocol 24 specifically covers pregnancy and childbirth emergencies, including imminent delivery situations.
Question 3: If a caller reports the baby's head is visible and crowning, what should the EMD do immediately?
- Tell the caller to push harder
- Dispatch a lower-priority unit
- Provide pre-arrival childbirth delivery instructions (Correct answer)
- Ask the caller to call back when delivery is complete
Correct answer: Provide pre-arrival childbirth delivery instructions
Crowning indicates imminent delivery; the EMD must immediately provide pre-arrival instructions to assist with the birth.
Question 4: For a conscious pediatric choking victim, what instructions should the EMD provide?
- Begin CPR immediately
- Give age-appropriate back blows and abdominal thrusts per protocol (Correct answer)
- Tell the caller to wait for the ambulance
- Have the child drink water to dislodge the object
Correct answer: Give age-appropriate back blows and abdominal thrusts per protocol
Age-appropriate choking relief (back blows and abdominal thrusts) must be instructed immediately for a conscious child who is choking.
Question 5: When a newborn does not breathe after delivery, what is the first instruction an EMD should give?
- Wrap the baby in warm blankets only
- Stimulate by rubbing the back and clear the airway (Correct answer)
- Start full adult CPR compressions immediately
- Lay the baby face-down on a firm surface
Correct answer: Stimulate by rubbing the back and clear the airway
Stimulating the newborn and ensuring airway clearance are the initial steps before progressing to resuscitation measures.
Question 6: Which factor most affects protocol selection when handling a pediatric emergency call?
- The child's school grade
- The child's age and approximate weight (Correct answer)
- The parent's tone of voice
- The time of day the call occurs
Correct answer: The child's age and approximate weight
A child's age and approximate weight determine which pediatric protocols and instructions are appropriate for that patient.
EMD EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch Obstetric and Pediatric Emergency Protocols Questions and Answers 1
When a caller reports a woman in active labor, what is the EMD dispatcher's first priority?