Chapter 36 Quiz
All of the following are symptoms of severe anxiety except
Loss of voluntary muscle control
A fire extinguisher should NOT be used for which of the following?
To fight a large fire that is out of control
Which of the following are examples of Class A fuel sources?
Wood, paper, plastics, rubber
All of the following are components of an emergency evacuation plan except
A list of the hazardous chemicals stored in the workplace
A feeling of worry or uneasiness is known as:
Anxiety
All of the following are characteristics of man-made disasters except
Are caused by the natural processes of the earth
All of the following are examples of a positive reaction to a disaster except
Becoming angry and depressed
All of the following occur when epinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system except
Decrease in blood pressure
Which of the following are typically used to report an emergency and/or alert employees to an emergency situation?
Dialing 911 Dialing an internal emergency number Activate a manual alarm
Which of the following is an example of an ignition source?
Faulty electrical equipment
Which of the following prevents the spread of fire from one area of a building to another?
Fire door
What is the term for a material that catches on fire easily?
Flammable material
Which of the following is a way in which fires start in the medical office?
Improper storage of chemicals Arson Overloaded electrical outlets
Which of the following is a guideline required by OSHA for exit routes?
Must be unlocked from the inside Should be clearly marked and well-lit Should be at least 28 inches wide Should be unobstructed and free of clutter
Where should a fire extinguisher be located in the medical office?
Near the door of a room Near the exit of the building Along normal paths of travel
Disasters that tend to cause the most serious psychological effects include those that
Occur without warning Pose a serious threat to personal safety Have an uncertain duration Result from malicious intent
In the event of an evacuation, what document can be used to account for patients after exiting the building?
Patient log-in sheet
All of the following are characteristics of an emergency action plan except
Prevents disasters from occurring
An evacuation floor plan includes the location of all of the following except
Smoke detectors
Which of the following occurs during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
The body senses a stressor and begins to react. Epinephrine is released. The attention becomes narrowly focused on the perceived threat. The body prepares for fight or flight.