EMD Dispatch Life Support Instructions 3

Question 1

When giving telephone CPR instructions for an infant under 1 year, the dispatcher should instruct the caller to use:

Accepted Answer

Two fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line

Answer

Infant CPR uses two fingers (index and middle) placed on the sternum just below the nipple line to deliver appropriately sized compressions.

Question 2

A caller reports a patient is choking and can still cough forcefully and speak. The dispatcher's best instruction is to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage the patient to keep coughing and stay on the line

Answer

A patient with a mild (partial) obstruction who can still cough and speak should be encouraged to continue coughing, as the natural response may clear the airway.

Question 3

In EMD Dispatch Life Support, the term 'agonal breathing' is important because it:

Accepted Answer

Can be mistaken for normal breathing, delaying CPR instructions

Answer

Agonal breathing (irregular, gasping breaths) may be mistaken for normal breathing by callers, causing delayed CPR initiation — dispatchers must recognize and clarify this.

Question 4

A caller reports an adult with a severe nosebleed that has been going on for 20 minutes. The dispatcher should instruct the caller to:

Accepted Answer

Have the patient lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose firmly

Answer

Leaning forward prevents blood from being swallowed and pinching the soft tissue of the nose applies pressure to the bleeding vessels.

Question 5

When instructing a caller on CPR compression depth for an adult patient, the dispatcher should specify at least:

Accepted Answer

2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

AHA guidelines specify at least 2 inches (5 cm) of compression depth in adults, without exceeding 2.4 inches to avoid injury.

(EMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Practice Test

(EMD) Emergency Medical Dispatch Practice Test

EMD Dispatch Life Support Instructions 3