Paramedics Exam EMS Communications 4

Question 1

A patient's ECG is transmitted to the hospital via telemetry. Which technology makes this possible?

Accepted Answer

Biotelemetry over radio or cellular link

Answer

Biotelemetry transmits physiologic data such as ECG waveforms from the field unit to the hospital using radio or cellular links.

Question 2

During a radio transmission, the paramedic says 'Be advised, patient is coding—stand by for update.' What communication technique is demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Flagging with a preparatory phrase to alert the listener

Answer

'Be advised' is a preparatory phrase that alerts the receiver that important information is about to follow, improving situational awareness.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the squelch control on an EMS radio?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate background noise when no signal is being received

Answer

The squelch control mutes the receiver's audio when no carrier signal is present, eliminating the constant static heard between transmissions.

Question 4

During a mass casualty incident, the incident commander assigns a 'Communications Unit Leader.' This person's primary role is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish and manage the communications plan for the incident

Answer

Under ICS, the Communications Unit Leader (COML) is responsible for establishing, operating, and maintaining the incident communications plan.

Question 5

A paramedic receives a radio order from medical control to administer a medication. Before acting, the paramedic should:

Accepted Answer

Echo the order back word-for-word and await confirmation

Answer

Repeating the order back (echo procedure) and receiving confirmation ensures accurate receipt of verbal medication orders before administration.

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