Ch. 2 EMT Quiz

Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: Select one: A. animals or insects. B. smoke or dust. C. direct contact. D. inanimate objects.

A. animals or insects.

The capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called: Select one: A. resilience. B. wellness. C. distress. D. eustress.

A. resilience.

What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle? Select one: A. Request another ambulance. B. Contact medical control. C. Ensure the vehicle is stable. D. Check for other patients.

C. Ensure the vehicle is stable.

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

D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

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

C. ensuring your personal safety.

General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? Select one: • A. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery C. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion

A. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs? Select one: A. Immunity B. Age C. Race D. Gender

A. Immunity

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no more than ________ hours following the incident. Select one: A. 24 B. 72 C. 6 D. 12

B. 72

The most effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to: Select one: A. wear a heavy, thick jacket or coat. B. wear at least three layers of clothing. C. wear socks made of heavy-duty cotton. D. avoid outer clothing with zippers.

B. wear at least three layers of clothing.

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

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

The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to: Select one: A. excessive blood splashing or splattering. B. lack of proper immunizations. C. noncompliance with standard precautions. D. careless handling of sharps.

D. careless handling of sharps.

Characteristics of eustress following dispatch to a high-speed motor vehicle collision may include: Select one: A. increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation. B. the inability to remain focused, because the task at hand is demanding. C. short term loss of energy due to the high physical demands of the job. D. long-term feelings of being overwhelmed by the nature of the call.

A. increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation.

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. B. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. C. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. D. undergo an annual physical examination.

A. wash your hands in between patient contacts.

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

B. Syphilis

Hazards that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following, except Select one: A. risk of building collapse. B. carbon dioxide deficiency. C. high ambient temperatures. D. smoke and toxic gases.

B. carbon dioxide deficiency.

Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you: Select one: A. received a hepatitis B vaccination. B. have been infected with hepatitis A in the past. C. are older than 35 years of age. D. have a weak immune system

B. have been infected with hepatitis A in the past.

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: A. providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers. B. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support. C. allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments. D. conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day.

B. requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support.

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

B. you have been exposed to TB.

Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they: Select one: A. have large, rounded lenses. B. are not secured with a strap. C. offer little or no side protection. D. do not have shatterproof lenses.

C. offer little or no side protection.

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

C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.