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Emergency Services and Operations Flashcards

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  1. A caller reports a domestic disturbance where a weapon was mentioned. The dispatcher should:

    Answer: Dispatch multiple units and flag the call as potentially armed

    Any mention of a weapon elevates officer safety risk, requiring additional units and an armed-subject notation on the call.

  2. Which of the following best describes 'active listening' as a dispatcher skill?

    Answer: Fully concentrating on the caller's words, tone, and meaning to gather accurate information

    Active listening involves focused attention on verbal and emotional cues so the dispatcher can accurately assess the situation and respond appropriately.

  3. What is the primary reason a dispatcher should remain on the line with a 911 caller during an ongoing emergency?

    Answer: To provide real-time updates to responders and pre-arrival instructions to the caller

    Staying on the line allows the dispatcher to relay updated information to responders and guide the caller through life-safety actions until help arrives.

  4. An EMS unit reports they are 'on scene' with a patient showing signs of stroke. The dispatcher should immediately:

    Answer: Notify the nearest hospital of a potential stroke patient

    Pre-notification (stroke alert) allows the receiving hospital to activate its stroke team so treatment begins the moment the patient arrives.

  5. Which color designates the highest-priority (immediate) category in the START triage system?

    Answer: Red

    Red tags in START triage indicate patients with life-threatening but survivable injuries who require immediate treatment.

  6. A caller reports a child is unresponsive and not breathing. After sending EMS, the dispatcher should:

    Answer: Guide the caller to begin infant/child CPR immediately

    Dispatcher-guided CPR significantly improves pediatric cardiac arrest outcomes and should begin immediately while EMS is en route.

  7. When a dispatcher hears gunshots in the background during a 911 call, the IMMEDIATE priority is:

    Answer: Send law enforcement and advise the caller to take cover and stay on the line

    Active shooter situations require immediate law enforcement dispatch and caller safety instructions without delay for confirmation.