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Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

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  1. Which behavior best demonstrates professionalism during a high-stress multi-incident period for a CED?

    Answer: Maintaining composure and following established protocols consistently

    Maintaining composure and adhering to protocols ensures consistent, safe outcomes even during peak demand.

  2. A CED discovers a colleague is consistently providing inaccurate pre-arrival instructions. The appropriate first step is to:

    Answer: Report it to a supervisor or quality assurance officer

    Reporting concerns about a colleague's performance protects public safety and is a core professional responsibility.

  3. What does 'active listening' require of a CED during a 911 call?

    Answer: Focusing on the caller's words, tone, and background cues simultaneously

    Active listening integrates verbal content, emotional tone, and environmental cues to accurately assess the situation.

  4. A CED must maintain medical dispatch certification. How often must NAED-certified dispatchers typically recertify?

    Answer: Every two years

    NAED (National Academy of Emergency Dispatch) requires recertification every two years to ensure current knowledge.

  5. Which of the following is a key component of the dispatcher's role in the 'chain of survival' for cardiac arrest?

    Answer: Providing CPR instructions to bystanders before EMS arrival

    Telephone CPR instructions from dispatchers bridge the gap between collapse and EMS arrival, improving survival rates.

  6. When a CED feels overwhelmed by cumulative critical incident stress, the recommended professional action is to:

    Answer: Seek support through a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program

    CISM programs are specifically designed to help emergency dispatchers process cumulative stress in a structured, professional setting.

  7. Confidentiality obligations for a CED include:

    Answer: Protecting caller and patient information from unauthorized disclosure

    Dispatchers are bound by legal and ethical obligations to protect the privacy of callers and patients at all times.