Durham Community Safety Department Crisis Response Team EMS Policy Quiz

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What is the primary criterion for a DCSD CRT to transport a client to an Emergency Department?

The client's vital signs fall within the Durham County EMS Well Person protocol.

The original call was for Police Services, not EMS.

The client is willing to be transported.

The client has suicidal or homicidal ideation. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a DCSD CRT to transport a client to an Emergency Department?

The client's vital signs fall within the Durham County EMS Well Person protocol.

The client is 18 years of age or older.

The client has no medical complaints.

The client has an Involuntary Commitment order. (correct)

What is the primary criterion for a DCSD CRT to transport a client to an alternate destination (such as a Recovery Response Center or Behavioral Health Urgent Care)?

The original call was for Police Services, not EMS.

The client has no medical complaints.

The client's vital signs fall within the Durham County EMS Behavioral Health Crisis protocol.

The client meets criteria for alternate transport as per Durham County EMS Behavioral Health Crisis protocol. (correct)

What is the key difference between the vital sign parameters for transport to an Emergency Department versus an alternate destination?

Transport to an Emergency Department uses the Durham County EMS Well Person protocol, while transport to an alternate destination uses the Durham County EMS Behavioral Health Crisis protocol. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criterion for a DCSD CRT to transport a client to an Emergency Department or an alternate destination?

The client has no medical complaints. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the criteria for a DCSD CRT to transport a client to an Emergency Department versus an alternate destination?

The criteria for transport to an Emergency Department include suicidal or homicidal ideation, while the criteria for transport to an alternate destination do not. Signup and view all the answers

When should EMS assistance be requested according to the information provided?

For clients with extreme agitation requiring chemical restraint. Signup and view all the answers

What should EMTs do if no EMS units are immediately available?

Contact EMS supervisor via radio or phone if concerned about patient assessment timing. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a pediatric client be transported without meeting the EMS transport criteria?

When the pediatric client requires medication or treatment. Signup and view all the answers

When can a client be transported to alternate destinations without meeting specific criteria?

If they refuse EMS care but are deemed a patient by CRT EMT. Signup and view all the answers

What action should EMS take if a client refuses care but still meets Patient criteria?

Request EMS assistance for assessment purposes even if the client refuses care. Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a client not meet the Well Person Protocol criteria?

If they demonstrate an obvious medical need and are not a 'Well Person.' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations would NOT require a standardized medical evaluation by the CRT EMTs according to the policy?

A client is being transported to a non-medical facility for a scheduled appointment. Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following components is NOT part of the standardized medical evaluation?

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signup and view all the answers

If a client is found in a situation where a reasonable EMS provider would believe could lead to medical illness or injury, what action should the CRT EMTs take according to the policy?

Complete a standardized medical evaluation of the client. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vital signs is NOT included in the standardized medical evaluation outlined in the policy?

Body temperature Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, in which of the following situations would the CRT EMTs be required to complete a standardized medical evaluation?

A client is found unconscious in a public restroom. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the policy, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the appropriate transport destination for clients?

Clients can only be transported to a Behavioral Health Urgent Care or Recovery Response Center if a standardized medical evaluation has been completed. Signup and view all the answers