Which call type is associated with the code 31?

• A. Unconscious/ Fainting (Near)
• B. Traffic Collison/ transportation incident
• C. Airway/ Arrest/ Choking (Unconscious)- Newborn/ Neonate < 30 Days
• D. Transfer/ Interfacility/ Palliative Care

Answer: (A)

The main concept is matching the caller’s report of a possible loss of consciousness to the correct code that guides the emergency response. Code 31 is used for near unconsciousness or fainting. When the caller describes someone who has just fainted or is about to faint and may have regained consciousness, the appropriate call type is Unconscious/ Fainting (Near). This labeling directs the dispatcher to follow protocols for altered mental status and potential medical collapse, focusing on quickly assessing responsiveness, checking for breathing, and preparing for possible deterioration while summoning appropriate help. Other call types describe entirely different situations—such as a traffic collision or an airway/choking emergency in a newborn, or a transfer/palliative care scenario—and would not fit a near-fainting presentation.