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?

    <p>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.</p> 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?

    <p>The client has no medical complaints.</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>For clients with extreme agitation requiring chemical restraint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>When the pediatric client requires medication or treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>If they demonstrate an obvious medical need and are not a 'Well Person.'</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Electrocardiogram (ECG)</p> 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?

    <p>Complete a standardized medical evaluation of the client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Body temperature</p> 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?

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

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

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

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