Ch. 2 Quiz JBL, Workforce Safety and Wellness

The most effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to: A. wear at least three layers of clothing. B. avoid outer clothing with zippers C. wear a heavy, thick jacket or coat. D. wear socks made of heavy-duty cotton.

A. wear at least three layers of clothing.

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ______ hours following the incident. A. 12 B. six C. 72 D. 24

C. 72

The most important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is: A. calling the hazardous materials team. B. identifying the hazardous material. C. ensuring your personal safety. D. evacuating the bystanders.

C. ensuring your personal safety.

Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: A. are older than 35 years of age. B. received a hepatitis B vaccination. C. have a weak immune system. D. have been infected with hepatitis A in the past.

D. have been infected with hepatitis A in the past.

Characteristics of eustress following dispatch to a high-speed motor vehicle collision may include: A. long-term feelings of being overwhelmed by the nature of the call. B. short term loss of energy due to the high physical demands of the job. C. the inability to remain focused, because the task at hand is demanding. D. increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation.

D. increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation.

The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: A. tension among coworkers and supervisors. B. low morale and frequently missed shifts. C. punitive action and the loss of a job. D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? A. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery. B. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery. C. Reaction and resitance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion. D. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery.

A. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery.

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. C. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. D. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.

A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.

Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: A. animals or insects B. direct contact C. inanimate objects D. smoke or dust

A. animals or insects

The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to: A. careless handling of sharps. B. lack of proper immunizations. C. excessive blood splashing or splattering. D. noncompliance with standard precautions.

A. careless handling of sharps.

Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they: A. offer little to no side protection B. do not have shatterproof lenses. C. have large, rounded lenses. D. are not secured with a strap.

A. offer little to no side protection

Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs? A. Race B. Immunity C. Gender D. Age

B. Immunity

Hazards that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. risk of building collapse B. carbon dioxide deficiency C. high ambient temperatures D. smoke and toxic gases.

B. carbon dioxide deficiency *there will be oxygen deficiency

You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for eight hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is most effectively managed by: A. allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments. B. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support. C. conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day. D. providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers.

B. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support.

The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called: A. wellness B. resilience C. eustress D. distress

B. resilience

A positive TB skin test indicates that: A. the TB disease is currently dormant but might later become active. B. you have been exposed to TB C. you have never been exposed to TB D. you are actively infected with TB.

B. you have been exposed to TB

Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure? A. Chickenpox B. Mumps C. Syphilis D. Rubella

C. Syphilis

Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: A. touches another person without his or her consent. B. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else. D. stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy.

C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.

The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: A. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. B. undergo an annual physical examination. C. wash your hands in between patient contacts. D. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date.

C. wash your hands in between patient contacts.

What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle ? A. Request another ambulance. B. Contact medical control. C. Check for other patients. D. Ensure the vehicle is stable.

D. Ensure the vehicle is stable.