EMD Medical Priority Dispatch System 2

Question 1

In MPDS, which priority level indicates an immediately life-threatening emergency requiring the highest response level?

Accepted Answer

Echo

Answer

Alpha

Answer

Charlie

Answer

Delta

Question 2

In the MPDS determinant code '9-D-2,' what does the letter 'D' represent?

Accepted Answer

The Delta priority level

Answer

The doctor authorizing the response

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The district of the emergency

Answer

The date the protocol was updated

Question 3

Which MPDS priority level is typically associated with a lights-and-siren BLS response?

Accepted Answer

Bravo

Answer

Alpha

Answer

Omega

Answer

Echo

Question 4

An 'Omega' determinant code in MPDS typically results in which type of response?

Accepted Answer

No ambulance being sent or a low-priority no-lights response

Answer

The highest priority ALS response

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A cardiac arrest response with multiple units

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An immediate air medical transport

Question 5

How many numbered protocols are included in the standard MPDS?

Accepted Answer

33

Answer

24

Answer

28

Answer

40

Question 6

Which specific emergency does MPDS Protocol 9 address?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac and respiratory arrest

Answer

Breathing problems

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Chest pain (non-arrest)

Answer

Stroke and TIA

Question 7

In MPDS, a 'Delta' level determinant generally indicates what type of situation?

Accepted Answer

A serious, potentially life-threatening emergency typically requiring ALS

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A minor, non-urgent medical situation

Answer

A routine interfacility transfer

Answer

A low-acuity psychiatric call only