EMT Chapter 2

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

A. A concrete barricade

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. let clergy or hospital staff relay the bad news if possible. B. immediately tell her of his death so that she may grieve. C. tell her that he is being resuscitated by other EMTs. D. avoid answering her questions and focus on her injuries.

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

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

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must: A. offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure. B. screen all prospective employees for blood-borne pathogens. C. provide gloves and other personal protective equipment to full-time paid employees only. D. guarantee a 100% risk-free environment prior to employment.

A. offer a workplace environment that reduces the risk of exposure.

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

A. perspiration, increased blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils.

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

A. you have been exposed to TB.

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. Airborne transmission B. Indirect contact C. Vector-borne transmission D. Direct contact

B. Indirect contact

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

B. binds with the hemoglobin in red blood cells.

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

B. ensuring your personal safety

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

B. when performing endotracheal intubation.

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

C. animals or insects

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

C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.

You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the statement "He has a gun!" Your MOST appropriate action should be to: A. continue into the apartment using extreme caution. B. get in your ambulance and leave the scene immediately. C. seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance. D. continue into the apartment and apprehend the gunman.

C. seek a safe place and request law enforcement assistance.

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

C. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended immunizations and tests include a: A. smallpox vaccine every 5 years. B. two-shot hepatitis A vaccination series. C. tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years. D. TB skin test every 6 months.

C. tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years.

Which type of stress reaction occurs when an EMT is exposed to many insignificant stressors over a period of several months or years? A. Acute stress reaction B. Posttraumatic stress reaction C. Critical incident stress reaction D. Cumulative stress reaction

D. Cumulative stress reaction

Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure? A. Mumps B. Chickenpox C. Rubella D. Syphilis

D. Syphilis

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 grieving process typically begins with severe depression. D. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.

D. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.

When caring for the parents of a child who has died of leukemia, the EMT should: A. refrain from using words such as "died" or "dead." B. immediately refer them to a counselor. C. tell them that their feelings are understood. D. acknowledge the death of their child in private.

D. acknowledge the death of their child in private.

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

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