Chapter 1-8 Take Home Quiz

Shortly after loading your patient, a 50-year-old man with abdominal pain, into the ambulance, he tells you that he changed his mind and does not want to go to the hospital. He is conscious and alert and has no signs of mental incapacitation. You are suspicious that the man has a significant underlying condition and feel strongly that he should go to the hospital. Which of the following statements regarding this situation is correct? A. A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time. B. Any patient who refuses EMS treatment must legally sign a patient refusal form. C. Because of your suspicions, the best approach is to transport him to the hospital. D. Once a patient is in the ambulance, he or she cannot legally refuse EMS treatment.

A. A mentally competent adult can withdraw his or her consent to treat at any time.

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts abandonment? A. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT. B. An AEMT transfers patient care to a paramedic. C. A physician assumes patient care from an EMT. D. An EMT gives a verbal report to an emergency room nurse.

A. A paramedic transfers patient care to an EMT

You should use a rigid _____, often called a Stokes litter, to carry a patient across uneven terrain from a remote location that is inaccessible by ambulance or other vehicle. Select one: A. basket stretcher B. scoop stretcher C. molded backboard D. flotation device

A. Basket stretcher

Which of the following scenarios involves the administration of ALS? A. A 48 yr/old patient whose airway is secured with a supraglottic device B. a 53 yr/old patient who is assisted with his prescribed nitroglycerin C. a 61 yr/old patient who is receiving humidified supplemental oxygen D. a 64 yr/old patient who is given asprin for suspected cardiac chest pain

A. a 48-year-old patient who is airway is secured with the supraglottic device

A 15-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. He has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. When the child's parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. You should: A. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first. B. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see their child by themselves while you wait outside. C. let them know that because of the circumstances of their child's death, they will not be permitted to see him at this time. D. express your sincere condolences over their loss and have them escorted away from the scene by a law enforcement officer.

A. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first.

As an EMT, the performance of your duties will be compared to that of: A. another EMT. B. the general public. C. the medical director. D. a paramedic supervisor.

A. another EMT.

according to the National EMS scope of practice model, an EMT should be able to: A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications B. inserting a peripheral IV line and infuse fluids C. administer epinephrine via the subcutaneous route D. interpret a basic ECG rhythm and treat accordingly

A. assist a patient with certain prescribed medications

Carbon monoxide blocks the ability of the blood to oxygenate the body because it: A. binds with the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. B. fills the lungs with secretions. C. causes the body to expel too much carbon dioxide. D. destroys the number of circulating red blood cells.

A. binds with the hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Immediately after being dispatched to a residence for an elderly patient with diabetic complications, you should: Select one: A. confirm with dispatch that you received the call information. B. ask the dispatcher to obtain a medical history from the caller. C. request that law enforcement secure the scene before you arrive. D. ask the dispatcher if the patient is conscious or unconscious.

A. confirm with dispatch that you received the call information.

You are assessing a woman who was thrown from her horse. She is located in a large field and you can see that a thunderstorm is rapidly approaching. Suddenly, you feel your skin begin to tingle and the hair on your arms stands on end. The ambulance is located about 30 yards away. You should: A. crouch down in a position so that only your feet are touching the ground. B. sit down, bend your knees, and hold your crossed arms close to your body. C. quickly cover the patient with a blanket and then lie down flat on the ground. D. immediately lie down on your side and draw your knees into your abdomen.

A. crouch down in a position so that only your feet are touching the ground.

Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. distrust of the EMT. B. mental disorders. C. history of chronic disease. D. fear of medical personnel.

A. distrust of the EMT.

In lifting with the palm down, the weight is supported by the _____ rather than the palm. Select one: A. fingers B. forearm C. lower back D. wrist

A. fingers

Obtaining continuing medical education is the responsibility of the: A. individual EMT. B. State Bureau of EMS. C. EMS training officer. D. EMS medical director.

A. individual EMT

According to the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, an EMT would require special permission from the medical director and the state EMS office in order to: A. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter B. apply and interpret data from a pulse oximeter C. use an automatic transport ventilator D. give asprin to a patient with chest pain

A. insert a peripheral intravenous catheter

After receiving online orders from medical control to perform a patient care intervention, you should: Select one: A. repeat the order to medical control word for word. B. confirm the order in your own words. C. ask the physician to repeat the order. D. perform the intervention as ordered.

A. repeat the order to medical control word for word.

A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you took too long to get there. You should: A. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel B. tell the family member that it is not your fault. C. subdue the family member until the police arrive. D. ignore the family member and assess the patient.

A. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel

What type of communications equipment functions as a radio receiver and searches across several frequencies? A. scanner B. simplex station C. mobile repeater D. duplex station

A. scanner

the standards for prehospital emergency care and the individuals who provide it are typically regulated by the: A. state office of EMS B. regional trauma center C. american heart association D. national registry of EMTs

A. state office of EMS

In the eyes of the court, an incomplete or untidy patient care form indicates: A. that inadequate patient care was administered. B. potential falsification of the patient care form. C. that thorough documentation was not required. D. that the EMT was too busy providing patient care.

A. that inadequate patient care was administered.

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

A.) careless handling of sharps.

The compliance monitoring component of an infection control plan should: A.) ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important. B.) identify who to notify after an exposure and where treatment should be provided. C.) consist of a list of tasks that pose a risk for contact with blood or other body fluids. D.) address issues such as medical waste collection, storage, and ambulance disinfection.

A.) ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important.

As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: A.) may not be obvious or present all the time. B.) usually manifest suddenly and without warning. C.) cannot be identified and can cause health problems. D.) are most effectively treated with medications.

A.) may not be obvious or present all the time.

Which of the following statements is MOST consistent with the bargaining phase of the grieving process? A. "It is because of our lousy health care system that I developed this brain tumor." B. "I will be compliant with all my medications if I can just see my grandson graduate." C. "I understand that my death is inevitable and I am ready to die when the time comes." D. "The doctors must be wrong in their diagnosis because I have always been healthy."

B. "I will be compliant with all my medications if I can just see my grandson graduate."

You are interviewing a 52-year-old man who complains of chest discomfort. The patient is a retired paramedic and is very anxious because he thinks he is having a heart attack. Which of the following statements would be appropriate to say? Select one: A. "I notice that you are a retired paramedic, so I'm sure you will understand all of the things that we will be doing to you." B. "It is possible that you are experiencing a heart attack. I am going to give you four baby aspirin to chew and swallow." C. "We need to take you to the ED stat. We will give you ASA and NTG en route and then reassess your vitals. Do you have any questions?" D. "This is nothing to worry about. Please try to stay calm. The physician at the hospital will probably not find any signs of a heart problem."

B. "It is possible that you are experiencing a heart attack. I am going to give you four baby aspirin to chew and swallow."

Kidney function declines by _________________ between the ages of 20 and 90 years. Select one: A. 10% B. 50% C. 45% D. 20%

B. 50%

Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing chemicals that regulate body activities? Select one: A. Nervous B. Endocrine C. Cardiovascular D. Skeletal

B. Endocrine

Which of the following skills would a lay person most likely be trained to perform before arrival of EMS? A. obtaining a manual blood pressure B. bleeding control using a tourniquet C. insertion of an oropharyngeal airway D. administration of supplemental oxygen

B. bleeding control using a tourniquet

Which of the following MOST accurately defines negligence? A. transport of a mentally incompetent patient against his or her will B. deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury C. transferring patient care to a provider with a lower level of training D. providing care that is consistent with care provided by other EMTs

B. deviation from the standard of care that may result in further injury

During the alert and dispatch phase of EMS communications, the dispatcher's responsibilities include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. selecting and notifying the correct EMS response units and personnel. B. discouraging the caller from providing care until the EMS unit arrives. C. coordinating responding EMS units with other public safety personnel. D. screening and assigning a priority to each call based on local protocols.

B. discouraging the caller from providing care until the EMS unit arrives.

You have been called to the scene of a high-speed motor vehicle collision involving two compact cars. The first vehicle was a roll-over, ejecting the driver. The second vehicle contained both a driver and a front-seat passenger who cannot be reached because the door is up against a building. For the passenger in the second vehicle, you may need to perform a(n) _____ on the driver in order to reach the patient. Select one: A. extremity lift B. emergency move C. short backboard D. You should do nothing different; treat each patient the same.

B. emergency move

The leaf-shaped flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea is called the: Select one: A. uvula. B. epiglottis. C. laryngopharynx. D. cricothyroid membrane.

B. epiglottis.

Which of the following has the weakest transmission signal and, as a result, is LEAST likely to be heard by the party being called? A. multiplex base station B. hand-held portable radio C. mobile repeater station D. land-base repeater station

B. hand-held portable radio

The continuous quality improvement (CQI) process is designed to: A. provide punitive action to EMTs who do not follow local protocols. B. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed. C. ensure that all EMTs maintain licensure through the state EMS office. D. focus specifically on the quality of emergency care provided to the patient.

B. identify areas of improvement and provide remedial training if needed.

You should perform an urgent move in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: Select one: A. if a patient has an altered level of consciousness. B. if the patient is complaining of neck pain. C. in extreme weather conditions. D. if a patient has inadequate ventilation or shock.

B. if the patient is complaining of neck pain.

Continuing education in EMS serves to: A. prove research and statistical findings in prehospital care. B. maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills. C. enforce mandatory attendance to agency-specific training. D. provide an ongoing review and audit of the EMS system.

B. maintain, update, and expand your knowledge and skills.

The person who is responsible for authorizing EMTs to perform emergency medical care in the field is the? A. shift supervisor B. medical director C. EMS administration D. field training officer

B. medical director

Your patient has been involved in an MVA. The term MVA stands for: Answers: A. motor vehicle crash. B. motor vehicle accident. C. multiple vascular accidents. D. mitral valve accumulation.

B. motor vehicle accident.

an EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of ALS is called a: A. EMT B. paramedic C. AEMT D. EMR

B. paramedic

cardiac monitoring, pharmacological interventions, and other advanced treatment skills are the function of a: A. EMT B. paramedic C. AEMT D. EMR

B. paramedic

You are attending to a patient who was involved in a car crash. He was not wearing his seat belt when he ran off the highway and hit a tree. You correctly assume that he has cardiac tamponade. On arrival at the hospital the doctor performs pericardiocentesis. The suffix "-centesis" means: Answers: A. pertaining to sensation or perception. B. pertaining to puncturing an organ or body cavity. C. examination with an instrument. D. suture of; repair of.

B. pertaining to puncturing an organ or body cavity.

The criteria to be licensed and employed as an EMT include: A. demonstration of the ability to lift and carry at least 200 pounds B. proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases C. a minimum of 60 college credit hours that focus on health care D. successful completion of a recognized bystander CPR course

B. proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases

To minimize the risk of litigation, the EMT should always: A. transport patients to the hospital of their choice. B. provide competent care that meets current standards. C. use universal precautions with every patient encounter. D. utilize at least four personnel when moving a patient.

B. provide competent care that meets current standards

You are dispatched to an apartment complex for a shooting. Law enforcement personnel are present and have the suspect in custody. You find the patient lying in a narrow space between the couch and coffee table of his small apartment. He is semiconscious and has a large gunshot wound to his chest. You should: A. obtain permission from law enforcement before moving anything. B. quickly move the coffee table so you can access and treat the patient. C. treat the patient where he is so that you do not destroy any evidence. D. drag the patient into a larger area so that you can begin treatment.

B. quickly move the coffee table so you can access and treat the patient.

at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you determine that there are two critically injured patients and that another ambulance is needed. You attempt to contact the dispatcher with your portable radio but are unsuccessful. You should: Select one: A. ask a police officer to call dispatch with his portable radio. B. use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch. C. place both patients in the ambulance and transport at once. D. reattempt to contact dispatch from an area of higher terrain.

B. use the mobile radio in the ambulance to contact dispatch.

General guidelines for effective radio communications include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. acknowledging a transmission as soon as possible. B. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality. C. holding the microphone about 2" to 3" from your mouth. D. speaking in a clear, calm, monotone voice.

B. using 10 codes to ensure radio traffic confidentiality.

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

B.) you have been exposed to the disease.

Your patient has had laryngitis for almost a week. It has progressed to the point that she has difficulty swallowing. What is the suffix pertaining to eating or swallowing? Answers: A. "-osis" B. "-phobia" C. "-phagia" D. "-phasia"

C. "-phagia"

What is "vital capacity"? Select one: A. The volume of blood moved by each contraction of the heart B. The maximum thickness of the meninges C. The volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration D. The amount of air left in the lungs following exhalation

C. The volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration

Which of the following situations requires you to notify the appropriate authorities? A. cardiac arrest B. drug overdose C. attempted suicide D. accidental knife wound

C. attempted suicide

When a patient is dying, he or she may experience regression. This is MOST accurately defined as: A. anger projected toward the EMT or other providers. B. fear of being completely dependent upon other people. C. behavior consistent with an earlier developmental stage. D. a decreased ability to exercise age-appropriate judgment.

C. behavior consistent with an earlier developmental stage.

While transporting a woman with diabetes, you inadvertently give her oral glucose even though her blood glucose level was high. You reassess the patient and note that her condition did not change; she remained stable. You should: A. document the error and report it to your supervisor. B. notify law enforcement so they can file an incident report. C. contact medical control and notify him or her of the error. D. exclude this from the PCR since it did not harm the patient.

C. contact medical control and notify him or her of the error.

You suspect that a pregnant 16-year-old girl has a broken leg after she was hit by a car. You explain that you plan to splint her leg, and she agrees to treatment. What type of consent is her agreement considered? A. implied B. informed C. expressed D. minor's

C. expressed

Diastolic blood pressure tends to _______________ with age. Select one: A. decrease B. compensate C. increase D. decompensate

C. increase

You are caring for a 40-year-old female who was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, was killed. When the patient asks you if her husband is all right, you should: A. tell her that he is being resuscitated by other EMTs. B. immediately tell her of his death so that she may grieve. C. let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible. D. avoid answering her questions and focus on her injuries.

C. let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)? Select one: A. licensing base stations and assigning appropriate radio call signs B. monitoring all radio traffic and conducting field spot checks C. maintaining communications equipment on the ambulance D. allocating specific radio frequencies for use by EMS providers

C. maintaining communications equipment on the ambulance

You are dispatched to a public park in the middle of a sprawling subdivision for an arm injury. You arrive to find a crying 5-year-old boy cradling his swollen and deformed left forearm. His friends tell you that he was holding onto the bars of the play structure and that his arm "snapped" when he jumped into the sand below. You would expect this boy's pulse to be: Select one: A. between 60 and 80 beats/min. B. higher than 150 beats/min. C. most likely above 90 beats/min. D. around 70 beats/min.

C. most likely above 90 beats/min.

When caring for a 65-year-old male with respiratory distress, you place him in a comfortable position but do not apply oxygen. The patient's condition continues to deteriorate and he develops cardiac arrest and dies at the hospital. This scenario is an example of: A. assault. B. battery. C. negligence. D. abandonment

C. negligence.

Which type of medical direction do standing orders and protocols describe? A. radio B. online C. off-line D. direct

C. off-line

You are treating a man who was assaulted and has a closed head injury. The patient, who has slurred speech, becomes verbally abusive and tells you to leave him alone. You should: A. ask a police officer to transport the patient to the hospital. B. allow him to refuse treatment since the injury was not his fault. C. proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement if necessary. D. have the police arrest him so that you can legally begin treatment

C. proceed with treatment and utilize law enforcement if necessary.

When pulling a patient, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. extend your arms no more than about 15 to 20 inches (38 to 50 cm). B. reposition your feet so that the force of pull will be balanced equally. C. when you can pull no farther, lean forward another 15 to 20 inches (38 to 50 cm). D. pull the patient by slowly flexing your arms.

C. when you can pull no farther, lean forward another 15 to 20 inches(38 to 50 cm).

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

C.) offer little or no side protection.

Physiologic manifestations of stress include: A.) flushed skin, decreased muscle control, and vomiting. B.) slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and severe headaches. C.) perspiration, increased blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils. D.) increased blood pressure, decreased blood glucose levels, and chest pain.

C.) perspiration, increased blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils.

Critical incident stress management (CISM) can occur at an ongoing scene in all of the following circumstances, EXCEPT: A.) when personnel are assessed during periods of rest. B.) before personnel are preparing to re-enter the scene. C.) when patients are actively being assessed or treated. D.) before leaving the scene after the incident is resolved.

C.) when patients are actively being assessed or treated.

EMT training in nearly every state meets or exceeds the guidelines recommended by the: A) individual state's EMS protocols. B) National Registry of EMTs. C) National Association of EMTs. D) National Highway Traffic Safety

D) National Highway Traffic Safety

You may injure your back if you lift: Select one: A. with your back curved. B. with your back straight, but bent significantly forward at the hips. C. with the shoulder girdle anterior to the pelvis. D. All of these answers are correct.

D. All of these answers are correct.

Your patient was flying back home from Cuba when she developed a nose bleed and headache right behind the eyes. A physician ascertained that her previous head cold had left the patient with sinusitis. The root word "sinus" pertains to which of the following? Answers: A. Membrane, B. Opening C. Wall, divider D. Cavity, channel, or hollow space

D. Cavity, channel, or hollow space

You and your partner are attempting to resuscitate a middle-aged female in cardiac arrest. Because of the remote location you are in, you are unable to contact medical control. What should you do? A. Make continuous attempts to contact medical control. B. Perform CPR only and initiate immediate transport. C. Ask the husband if he wants to continue resuscitation. D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.

D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.

Information included in a radio report to the receiving hospital should include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. a brief summary of the care you provided. B. a brief history of the patient's current problem. C. your perception of the severity of the problem. D. a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's problem.

D. a preliminary diagnosis of the patient's problem.

A patient's refusal for EMS treatment and/or transport must be: A. authorized by a judge. B. witnessed by a notary. C. reported to the police. D. an informed refusal.

D. an informed refusal.

A patient regains consciousness en route from his office to the emergency department. The patient tells you that he feels fine and does not want to go to the hospital. Under these circumstances, you should: A. document the patient's request but continue to transport him. B. have the patient sign a refusal form and return him to his office. C. request that the police place the patient under protective custody. D. assess whether or not the patient's mental condition is impaired.

D. assess whether or not the patient's mental condition is impaired.

You are caring for a very sick patient who is complaining of chest pain. You have him on your cardiac monitor which is showing AF. Suddenly, the patient goes into VF, so you attach your AED and shock him. What do the abbreviations AF, VF and AED stand for? Answers: A. atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator B. atherosclerotic heart disease, ventricular tachycardia, automated external defibrillator C. acute myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, automated external defibrillator D. atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, automated external defibrillator

D. atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, automated external defibrillator

If an EMT candidate has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, he or she should: A. wait at least 24 months before taking another state-aproved emt class B. send an official request to the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) to seek approval to take the EMT class C. recognize rhat any such convictionwill disqualify him or her from EMT licensure D. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation

D. contact the state EMS office and provide its staff with the required documentation

While transporting a stable patient with chest pain to the hospital, you come across a major motor vehicle crash involving several critically injured patients. you should: A. ask a bystander to remain with your patient as you treat the crash victims. B. remain at the scene until law enforcement and another ambulance arrive. C. stop and triage the patients while your partner remains in the ambulance. D. continue transporting your patient and notify the dispatcher of the crash.

D. continue transporting your patient and notify the dispatcher of the crash.

You are dispatched to the residence of an Asian family for a child with a high fever. When you assess the child, you note that he has numerous red marks on his back. The child's parents explain that these marks represent coining—a traditional Asian healing practice in which hot coins are rubbed on the back. You should: A. advise the emergency department physician that you feel as though the child was intentionally abused by his parents. B. acknowledge and respect this practice as a cultural belief, but advise the child's parents that it has no healing power. C. advise the child's parents that this is a harmful practice and is considered a form of child abuse in the United States. D. document this on your patient care report and advise the emergency department staff of what the child's parents told you.

D. document this on your patient care report and advise the emergency department staff of what the child's parents told you.

Work, family, and stress best describe the life stage known as: Select one: A. middle adulthood. B. adolescence. C. late adulthood. D. early adulthood.

D. early adulthood.

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

D. ensuring your personal safety.

The official transfer of patient care does not occur until the EMT: A. notifies the admitting clerk of their arrival at the hospital. B. gives a radio report to the receiving medical facility. C. informs dispatch of their arrival at the emergency department. D. gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse.

D. gives an oral report to the emergency room physician or nurse.

In many states, a minor may be treated as an adult for the purpose of consenting to or refusing medical treatment if the minor: A. possesses a valid driver's license. B. is mentally competent and able to refuse. C. has a poor relationship with his or her parents. D. is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.

D. is self-supporting and lives by him- or herself.

The _____ is connected to the intestine by the bile ducts. Select one: A. stomach B. spleen C. appendix D. liver

D. liver

You are summoned to a convalescent center for an 88-year-old female with an altered mental status. A staff nurse advises you that the patient has terminal cancer and her physician stated that she would probably die within the next few hours; a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order is presented to you. When caring for this patient, you should: A. depart the scene and allow her to die with dignity. B. start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if she experiences cardiopulmonary arrest. C. provide no interventions and transport to the hospital. D. make her comfortable and provide emotional support.

D. make her comfortable and provide emotional support.

A patient presents with severe erythema to his left lateral chest wall and a ruptured spleen. Upon arrival at the hospital, the surgeon performs a splenectomy. The suffix "-ectomy" means: Answers: A. surgical creation of an opening. B. decline, disintegration, or destruction. C. slowing or stopping of the normal flow of a fluid. D. surgical removal of.

D. surgical removal of.

Determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it: A.) determines the time of day that most exposures are likely to occur. B.) determines which type of communicable disease might be present in the workplace. C.) defines who is most likely to transmit communicable diseases in the workplace. D.) defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure.

D.) defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure.

Which of the following is the MOST significant factor in determining if a person will become ill from certain germs: A.) age B.) race C.) gender D.) immunity

D.) immunity

According to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), recommended immunizations and tests include: A.) smallpox vaccine every 5 years. B.) TB skin test every 6 months. C.) two-shot hepatitis A vaccination series. D.) tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years.

D.) tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years.