Emd Chief Complaint Selection
This is a quiz to test your knowledge in EMD Chief Complaint Selection. Please choose the most correct answer based on the description given.
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A caller reports that her 86 year old mother has a sudden onset headache and slurred speach, choose the most correct chief complaint type.
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EMD 18 Headache
- B.
EMD26 Sick Person
- C.
EMD28 Stroke
- D.
EMD32 Unknown Problem
Correct Answer
C. EMD28 StrokeExplanation
The correct answer is EMD28 Stroke because the caller reports that the 86-year-old mother has a sudden onset headache and slurred speech, which are both symptoms commonly associated with a stroke. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to the sudden onset of neurological symptoms. In this case, the combination of a sudden headache and slurred speech raises concern for a possible stroke, making EMD28 Stroke the most appropriate chief complaint type.Rate this question:
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A 52 year old male reports that he fell 2 weeks ago and has been having back pain for the last 2 hours, choose the most correct chief complaint type.
- A.
EMD17 Falls
- B.
EMD5 Back Pain
- C.
EMD30 Traumatic Injuries
- D.
EMD10 Chest Pain
Correct Answer
B. EMD5 Back PainExplanation
The most correct chief complaint type in this scenario is EMD5 Back Pain. This is because the patient is specifically reporting back pain as their chief complaint, which aligns with the EMD5 category. The fact that the patient fell 2 weeks ago and has been experiencing back pain for the last 2 hours further supports this choice.Rate this question:
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A caller reports his 35 year old wife just had a seizure and is unconscious, choose the most correct chief complaint type.
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EMD9 Cardiac or Respitory Arrest
- B.
EMD31 Unconscious/Fainting
- C.
EMD12 Convulsions/Seizures
- D.
EMD26 Sick Person
Correct Answer
C. EMD12 Convulsions/SeizuresExplanation
The most correct chief complaint type in this situation would be EMD12 Convulsions/Seizures. This is because the caller reports that his wife just had a seizure and is unconscious, indicating that she is experiencing convulsions/seizures.Rate this question:
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A 52 yr male calls and reports that he is having a hard time breathing and has been vomiting , choose the most correct chief complaint type.
- A.
EMD26 Sick Person
- B.
EMD32 Unknown Problem
- C.
EMD11 Choking
- D.
EMD6 Breathing Problems
Correct Answer
D. EMD6 Breathing ProblemsExplanation
The most correct chief complaint type in this scenario is EMD6 Breathing Problems. The patient is experiencing difficulty breathing, which is a serious symptom that requires immediate attention. Vomiting may be a secondary symptom or a result of the breathing difficulties. This complaint type would prompt the dispatcher to gather more information about the patient's condition and dispatch appropriate medical assistance.Rate this question:
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A caller reports that his 84 yr old mother is vomiting blood for the past 30 minutes, choose the most correct chief compaint.
- A.
EMD21 Hemorrhage/Lacerations
- B.
EMD13 Diabetic Problems
- C.
EMD26 Sick Person
- D.
EMD28 Stroke
Correct Answer
A. EMD21 Hemorrhage/LacerationsExplanation
The most correct chief complaint in this scenario would be EMD21 Hemorrhage/Lacerations. The caller specifically mentions that the 84-year-old mother is vomiting blood, which indicates a significant bleeding issue. This complaint would prompt the dispatcher to prioritize the call and provide appropriate instructions for managing the hemorrhage.Rate this question:
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A 34 yr old female calls and reports that she is having pain in her stomach and has a fever, choose the most correct chief complaint.
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EMD26 Sick Person
- B.
EMD1 Abdominal Pain
- C.
EMD24 Pregnancy/Childbirth
- D.
EMD32 Unknown Problem
Correct Answer
B. EMD1 Abdominal PainExplanation
The most correct chief complaint in this scenario would be EMD1 Abdominal Pain. The 34-year-old female is calling to report pain in her stomach, which aligns with the chief complaint of abdominal pain. The presence of fever may indicate an underlying infection or inflammation in the abdomen, further supporting this choice. EMD26 Sick Person is too broad and does not provide specific information about the patient's condition. EMD24 Pregnancy/Childbirth is not applicable unless the patient is pregnant or has recently given birth, which is not mentioned in the scenario. EMD32 Unknown Problem does not provide any specific information about the patient's symptoms.Rate this question:
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A caller reports that he found his neighbor passed out and breathing, choose the most correct chief complaint.
- A.
EMD31 Unconscious/Fainting
- B.
EMD9 Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest
- C.
EMD13 Diabetic Problems
- D.
EMD12 Convulsions/Seizure
Correct Answer
A. EMD31 Unconscious/FaintingExplanation
The most correct chief complaint in this situation would be EMD31 Unconscious/Fainting because the caller found his neighbor passed out but still breathing. This suggests that the neighbor is unconscious, which could be due to fainting.Rate this question:
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A passerby reports a male passed out on the side of the road, the caller is not able to provide any more information, choose the most correct chief complaint.
- A.
EMD9 Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest
- B.
EMD31 Unconscious/Fainting
- C.
EMD32 Unknown Problem
- D.
EMD17 Falls
Correct Answer
C. EMD32 Unknown ProblemExplanation
Based on the given information, the passerby reports a male passed out on the side of the road but cannot provide any more information. Since there is a lack of specific information about the cause of the unconsciousness, the most appropriate chief complaint would be EMD32 Unknown Problem. This option covers the situation where the exact problem or cause is not known or cannot be determined based on the available information.Rate this question:
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A medical alarm company called reporting that a client pressed their medical alert button and the client advised them they fell and are injured, choose the most correct chief complaint.
- A.
EMD32 Unknown Problem
- B.
EMD26 Sick Person
- C.
EMD30 Traumatic Injuries
- D.
EMD17 Falls
Correct Answer
D. EMD17 FallsExplanation
The correct chief complaint in this scenario would be EMD17 Falls. The client pressed their medical alert button and reported that they fell and are injured. This indicates that the client's chief complaint is related to falls, as they have experienced a fall and are now injured as a result.Rate this question:
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A mother calls and reports that her 2 year old daughter accidentally injested a small amount of bleach and is conscious and breathing, choose the most correct chief complaint.
- A.
EMD23 Overdose/Poisoning
- B.
EMD26 Sick Person
- C.
EMD6 Breathing Problems
- D.
EMD11 Choking
Correct Answer
A. EMD23 Overdose/PoisoningExplanation
The correct chief complaint in this scenario would be EMD23 Overdose/Poisoning. This is because the 2-year-old daughter accidentally ingested a small amount of bleach, which can be considered a form of poisoning. Despite being conscious and breathing, the ingestion of a potentially harmful substance warrants a response related to overdose/poisoning.Rate this question:
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Nov 03, 2012Quiz Created by
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