Call Type Selection
Caller reports her mom fell down the stairs after having a seizure at the top of the stairs. Which call type should be used?
12 - Seizures
What is the response determinate of someone who is overdosing and not alert?
23-D-01
True or False - caller reporting a patient is having a seizure and they are not breathing. This call should be processed as a cardiac arrest.
False - seizures are always processed as seizures regardless of reported breathing status.
What is a Focal Seizure?
Localized twitching of a part of the body, such as the hand, arm, leg, or face in a conscious patient.
What card should be utilized at facilities like Corsica Hills (205 Armstrong St)
37 - Interfacility
Caller reports her sister is having severe stomach pain and has been throwing up. Which call type should be used?
1- Abdominal Pain
What is the response determinate of someone who is having a stroke reported with sudden speech problems?
28-C-03
What are the 4 priority symptoms?
- Chest Pain
- Breathing Problems
- Bleeding / Hemorrhage
- Unconscious
What is considered an extreme fall?
When utilizing the 37 card, should you select "Evaluation" or "Transfer"?
Evaluation, always.
18 - Headache
What is the response determinate of a patient with possible meningitis?
26-A-12
Falls with no injuries are processed under what card?
EFD - 52 - Lift Assist
What is trauma defined as?
A physical injury or wound caused by an external force through accident or violence.
MVC's with reported injuries should be processed under what card?
EFD - 77 Motor Vehicle Collision
Caller advises his Dad was not feeling well earlier today and was sick having diarrhea and was also vomiting and he is now unconscious. Which call type should be used?
31- Unconscious
Caller reports a patient who is having trouble catching their breath and is clammy? What is the response determinate?
6-D-04
Constipation falls under which call type?
Sick Person - 26
Uncontrolled bleeding (spurting or pouring) from any area, or any time a caller reports "serious bleeding".
What greeting is used when answering a non emergency call?
Queen Anne's County Communications, dispatcher ______ this line is recorded.
31- Unconscious / Fainting (Near)
5-A-01
Blood Pressure Abnormality falls under which call type?
What are considered peripheral wounds?
- Finger
- Foot
- Forearm
- Hand
- Lower Leg
- Toe
- Wrist
What question should be asked on cards 23, 31, and 32 (when appropriate)?
Do you see any pills, powder, or needles?
Caller reports her sister was riding a horse and fell off of her horse and fell onto a tree branch that is now stabbing into her stomach. Which call type should be used?
27 - Penetrating Wounds
Caller reports an extreme fall off of a 3rd floor balcony. What is the response determinate?
17-D-01
Where do you find instructions for Childbirth/Delivery?
F Card
What does impaled mean?
A penetrating injury where any part of the body is stuck to a fixed, immovable object. The patient cannot be safely freed without special extrication/rescue help.
True or False - you take a call that is taking place in Caroline county. You transfer the caller. Your job is now complete.
False - you need to enter a transfer card with the appropriate information and then cancel out the CFS.
Caller reports a patient that collapsed on the sidewalk across the street and is crying out for an ambulance. The caller is not getting any closer to the patient. Which call type should be used?
32 - Unknown Problem
Caller reports her daughter was playing and her eyeball is now cut open, but she is alert. What is the response determinate?
16-B-01
Where would you find instructions for a neonate that is unconcious from choking?
N Card
What is entrapment?
A situation involving prevention of escape in which there is an increased threat of injury, illness, or death to a victim.
Do 911 hang ups from cell phones always require a police response?
No - only when deemed necessary (caller statements or things heard in background of the call)
Ask why she thinks she is having a heart attack. If chest pain/discomfort - use 10 card. If just heart beating fast or heart related use 19 card.
Caller reporting his brother is having a focal seizure. What is the response determinate?
12-C-01
Where do you find instructions for a call involving contamination with a chemical suicide?
X Card - 7b
What is considered the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
4-5 months / 13 to 23 weeks
When should the TTY be used?
On ALL silent 911 calls.