Chapter 2 EMT QUIZ

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 capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called

Resilience

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

C.have been infected with hepatitis in the past.

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ________ hours following the incident. A. 6 B. 12 C. 24 D. 72

D. 72

Which of the following is MOST significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs? A.age B. race C.gender D. Immunity

D. Immunity

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

D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

The 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 resistance, 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. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water. D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.

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

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

A. animals or insects.

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

A. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.

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

B. Ensure the vehicle is stable.

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

B. carbon dioxide deficiency.

You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for 8 hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is MOST effectively managed by: A. providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers. B. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support. C. conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day. D. allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments.

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

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.

characteristics of eustress following dispatch to a high speed motor vehicle collision may include: A. short term loss of energy due to high physical demand of the jobs B. long term feeling of over stress by the nature of the call C. increased self image from performing well under a challenging situation D. the inability to remain focused.

C. increased self image from performing well under a challenging situation

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.

Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure? A. mumps B. rubella C. syphilis D. chickenpox

C. syphilis

The simplest yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: A. undergo an annual physical examination. B. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. C. wash your hands in between patient contacts. D. undergo human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing at least twice a year.

C. wash your hands in between patient contacts.

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

C. wear at least three layers of clothing.