EMD Caller Interrogation Techniques 3

Question 1

How should a dispatcher adjust interrogation when questioning a child caller about an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

Use simple, age-appropriate language and ask one question at a time

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Use the same adult-level vocabulary to maintain professionalism

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Transfer the call immediately to a supervisor

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Terminate the call and request an adult callback

Question 2

When a caller speaks limited English during an EMD interrogation, what is the dispatcher's first action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately connect to a telephone interpreter service

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Put the caller on hold to find a bilingual dispatcher

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Ask the caller to text the information instead

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Dispatch units and close the call

Question 3

A caller is hysterical and screaming. What is the recommended EMD technique to regain control of the interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Say the caller's name firmly and give a short, direct instruction

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Raise your voice to match their energy level

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Put the caller on hold until they calm down

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Hang up and wait for them to call back

Question 4

During interrogation for a suspected overdose, which key question is most critical for determining response level?

Accepted Answer

What drug was taken, how much, and is the patient conscious?

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Does the patient have health insurance?

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Who prescribed the medication?

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What time did the patient last eat?

Question 5

What is the EMD dispatcher's role when a bystander takes over from the initial caller mid-interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Brief the new caller on what has been established and continue from that point

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Restart the interrogation entirely from the beginning

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Hang up and wait for the new caller to initiate contact

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Transfer the call to EMS units directly

Question 6

Which question best helps a dispatcher determine whether a fall patient may have a spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

From what height did the patient fall and is there neck or back pain?

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Did the patient consume alcohol before the fall?

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Did anyone witness the fall?

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Is the patient insured for ambulance transport?

Question 7

When a caller disconnects before interrogation is complete, what should the dispatcher do first?

Accepted Answer

Attempt an immediate callback to the number and continue interrogation

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Close the call and log it as incomplete

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Send units only if a valid address was obtained

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Wait 5 minutes before attempting a callback