Ch 2 Assessment quiz
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: Select one: O A. have a weak immune system. O B. are older than 35 years of age. © C. have been infected with hepatitis A in the past. © D. received a hepatitis B vaccination.
C
Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: Select one O A. direct contact. O B. inanirate objects. O C. animals or insects O D. smoke or dust.
C
Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure? Select one: O A Chickenpox © B. Mumps © C. Syphilis O D. Rubella
C
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than Select one: O A 72 O B. six O C. 24 O D. 12
A
A positive TB skin test indicates that. its out Select one © A you have been exposed to TB O B. you are actively infected with TB. O C. you have never been exposed to TB © D. the TB disease is currently dormant but might later become active
A
Characteristics of eustress following dispatch to a high-speed motor vehicle collision may include: Select one- O A increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation. O B. the inability to remain focused, because the task at hand is demanding. O C. short term loss of energy due to the high physical demands of the job O D. long-term feelings of being overwhelmed by the nature of the call.
A
Hazards that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following, except. Select one- © A. carbon dioxide deficiency. O B. risk of building collapse O C. smoke and toxic gases O D. high ambient temperatures
A
Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they. Select one: © A. offer little or no side protection. O B. do not have shatterproof lenses O C. are not secured with a strap. O D. have large, rounded lenses.
A
The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called: Select one- O A. resilience. O B. eustress O C. distress. © D. wellness.
A
The most effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to: Select one: © A wear at least three layers of clothing. O B. avoid outer clothing with zippers. O C. wear a heavy, thick jacket or coat. O D. wear socks made of heavy-duty cotton.
A
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is Select one: O A low morale and frequently missed shifts. O B. punitive action and the loss of a job. O C. tension among coworkers and supervisors © D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
A
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to Select one © A wash your hands in between patient contacts. O B. undergo an annual physical examination. O C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. © D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
A
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to: Select one: © A. careless handling of sharps. O B. excessive blood splashing or splattering. O C. lack of proper immunizations. © D. noncompliance with standard precautions
A
The most important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is: Select one: O A evacuating the bystanders © B. ensuring your personal safety O C. calling the hazardous materials team. O D. identifying the hazardous material.
B
What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle? Select one. O A. Request another ambulance O B. Ensure the vehicle is stable. O C. Contact medical control. O D. Check for other patients.
B
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should Select one O 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. O C. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. O D. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
B
You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for eight hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is most effectively managed by: Select one: O A. conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day. © B. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support. O C. allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments. O D. providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers
B
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? Select one: O A Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery O B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery © C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery O D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
C
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: Select one: O A stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy. O B. touches another person without his or her consent. O C. makes rude remarks about a person's body parts. @ D. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
D
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is Select one: O A low morale and frequently missed shifts. O B. punitive action and the loss of a job. O C. tension among coworkers and supervisors © D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.
D
Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs? estion Select one: O A Race © B. Gender © C. Age 'O D. Immunity
D
