emt ch 2

10.The five most common hazards associated with a structural fire include: A.smoke, oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, and building collapse. B.smoke, oxygen deficiency, inhalation of tar particles, injury from breaking glass, and building collapse. C.smoke, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, electric shock, and inhalation of tar particles. D.oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, electric shock, and injury from breaking glass.

A

After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: A. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. B. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. C. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. D. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.

A

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

Placards are used on: A.building/transportation. B.individual packages. C.storage lockers. D.storage papers.

A

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

The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is: A.handwashing. B.keeping your immunizations up-to-date. C.placing a HEPA respirator on the patient. D.wearing goggles, gloves, a gown, and a mask.

A

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

A

Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? A. Developing a social network outside of EMS B. Modestly increasing caffeine consumption C. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind D. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls

A

Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? A. An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a child was previously killed. B. A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving grotesque injuries. C. An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the death of several children. D. An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences headaches and insomnia.

A

While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? A. Indirect contact B. Vector-borne transmission C. Airborne transmission D. Direct contact

A

You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she needs, you should: A. acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her. B. tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely be okay. C. reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her speech in time. D. maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared.

A

A disease that can be spread from person-to-person is known as: A.an infectious disease. B.a communicable disease. C.a transmittable disease. D.a spreadable disease.

B

At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: A. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. B. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car. D. proceed with normal extrication procedures.

B

Protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with germs are referred to as: A.exposure. B.standard precautions. C.transmission. D.PPE.

B

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should: A. quickly begin the triage process. B. put on high-visibility safety vests. C. report to the incident commander. D. assist with vehicle stabilization.

B

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

B

Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire? A. Stacked empty barrels B. A concrete barricade C. A large cluster of shrubs D. Behind a car door

B

Which stage of grieving commonly results in blame? A.Denial B.Anger, hostility C.Bargaining D.Depression

B

While caring for a trauma patient, the EMT has blood splashed into her eyes. This is an example of: A.infection. B.exposure. C.indirect contact. D.transmission.

B

Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: A. during routine cleaning of the ambulance. B. while handling needles or other sharps. C. when performing endotracheal intubation. D. whenever you touch nonintact skin.

C

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? A. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood. B. HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field. C. There is no vaccine against HIV infection. D. HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.

C

Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? A. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process. B. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages. C. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously. D. The grieving process typically begins with severe depression.

C

what is the fuel to make the body run. A.Sleep B.Exercise C.Food D.Work/life balance

C

A condition characterized by reexperiencing an event and overresponding to stimuli that recall the event is called: A.acute stress reaction. B.delayed stress reaction. C.cumulative stress reaction. D.posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

D

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

D

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. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. C. undergo an annual physical examination. D. wash your hands in between patient contacts.

D

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 in the past.

D

What is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general adaptation syndrome? A.Recovery B.Exhaustion C.Alarm D.Reaction and resistance

D

The EMT's first priority is __

Personal safety

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:

animals, insects

Order of Grieving Process?

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance