Which of the following is explicitly listed as a Yellow EMS Judgment risk factor?

• A. Pregnancy >20 weeks
• B. History of asthma
• C. Prior orthopedic surgery
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Yellow EMS Judgment risk factors are situations that require the clinician to apply caution and seek medical control or adjust the plan based on individual assessment, rather than following a fixed protocol. Among the listed items, pregnancy beyond 20 weeks is explicitly included in this category, signaling that the patient’s gestational status introduces additional considerations and potential risks that must be weighed during decision-making. This explicit listing helps guide the EMS clinician to pause and use judgment, rather than assuming standard steps apply without modification.

The other factors aren’t described as explicit Yellow risk factors in the protocol. While asthma history or prior orthopedic surgery can influence how you approach assessment and treatment, they don’t appear in the Yellow risk-factor list as standalone triggers for heightened EMS judgment.