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.