EMT Q2 - C2 & C3
An EMT should consider wearing protective eyewear when caring for which of these patients? A. A patient who is actively coughing B. A patient who was sprayed with mace by police during arrest C. A patient with a difficult-to-visualize scalp laceration D. A trauma patient who is covered in dirt, rocks, and other foreign debris
A. A patient who is actively coughing
You and your partner feel that your physical limitations will not allow you to safely lift and carry a patient, and additional help is still minutes away from the scene. If lifting the patient right away is necessary, which of the following devices uses a battery-powered hydraulic system that could lift the patient? A. A power stretcher B. A manual stretcher C. A scoop stretcher D. A stair chair
A. A power stretcher
Which of the following patient care situations would MOST likely indicate the use of a gown along with gloves and eye/face protection? A. Assisting with childbirth B. Immobilization of a patient on a long spine board C. Insertion of an NPA D. Administration of an epinephrine auto-injector pen
A. Assisting with childbirth
What emotional stage of dying might your patient be experiencing if he responds to a terminal diagnosis by saying that he understands he is going to die but then listing all the things he could do to be healthier and push off death for a little longer? A. Bargaining B. Depression C. Denial D. Acceptance
A. Bargaining
What reference provides important information regarding hazardous materials, emergency care, and procedures in case of accidental fire or release; supplies definitions of placard colors and identification numbers; and should be standard issue on board all ambulances and rescue units? A. Emergency Response Guidebook B. Safety Data Sheets C. Accidental Exposure and Contamination Guide D. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
A. Emergency Response Guidebook
For which of the following is there a vaccination? A. Hepatitis B B. AIDS C. Tuberculosis D. Hepatitis C
A. Hepatitis B
Which of the following pathogens can live in dried blood for days and should be a major concern for EMS providers even while cleaning contaminated equipment? A. Hepatitis B B. AIDS C. Hepatitis A D. Tuberculosis
A. Hepatitis B
When placing all fingers and the palm in contact with the object being lifted, you are using which of the following? A. Power grip B. Lock grip C. Vise grip D. Power lift
A. Power grip
Which of the following should you do when threatened by a patient or family member? A. Quickly plan your route of escape. B. Forcibly restrain the person threatening you. C. Ignore the threat and continue treating the patient. D. Stand up to the threat.
A. Quickly plan your route of escape.
What is the name of the federal act that mandates a procedure by which emergency healthcare providers can find out if they have been exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases while on the job? A. Ryan White CARE Act B. EMS Personnel Health Protection Act of 1991 C. Communicable Disease Notification Act D. Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Act
A. Ryan White CARE Act
Which of the following must be avoided in lifting? A. Twisting B. Use of the large muscles of your legs C. Use of the arm muscles D. Moving the patient quickly
A. Twisting
The term that has to do with patients who are significantly overweight or obese is: A. bariatric. B. geriatric. C. pediatric. D. calorimetric.
A. bariatric.
Emergency moves may be necessary if: A. there is a threat of fire or possible explosion. B. additional calls are holding. C. there is a meeting later in the afternoon that you do not want to miss. D. the patient is really screaming.
A. there is a threat of fire or possible explosion.
For a patient without a possibility of spinal injury, which of the following carries should be used to move him from a bed to a stretcher? A. Draw-sheet method B. Extremity lift C. Firefighter's carry D. Direct ground lift
A. Draw-sheet method
Due to the high risk of an unstable work environment, EMTs responding to a motor vehicle crash may consider using ________ in addition to standard PPE. A. heavy-duty gloves B. N-95 masks C. Level B hazmat suits D. face shields
A. heavy-duty gloves
What is the major hormone that influences metabolism and the immune response, and helps the body adapt to stress? A. Thyroxine B. Cortisol C. Insulin D. Norepinephrine
B. Cortisol
Which of the following is the form of stress that can cause immediate and long-term problems with an EMT's health and well-being? A. Hypertropy B. Distress C. Eustress D. Megastress
B. Distress
You have responded to a nursing home and find an elderly patient in his bed in cardiac arrest. Which type of move would you perform to get the patient to a hard surface so you can perform chest compressions? A. Urgent move B. Emergency move C. Nonurgent move D. Clothing drag
B. Emergency move
Which of the following patients should not be transported in a stair chair? A. Patient found lying in bed B. Patient with a suspected spinal injury C. Patient with difficulty breathing D. Patient who is nauseated
B. Patient with a suspected spinal injury
What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard Precautions or body substance isolation precautions? A. Harm-reduction strategy B. Personal protective equipment C. Infection-control plan D. Exposure-control plan
B. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
You are treating an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately. Which of the following is the best position for transporting the patient? A. Fowler position B. Recovery position C. Supine D. Semi-Fowler position
B. Recovery position
Which of the following provides the greatest personal safety for an EMT working at a motor vehicle collision? A. Portable radio B. Reflective outer clothing C. Nonslip footwear D. Flashlight
B. Reflective outer clothing
What is the primary reason for an EMT to change gloves between contacts with different patients? A. To protect the EMT from becoming infected B. To prevent spreading infection to the next patient C. To ensure soiled gloves are changed as soon as possible D. To minimize the amount of time the EMT's hands are spent in gloves
B. To prevent spreading infection to the next patient
Stretchers that are designed to carry obese patients weighing up to 800 pounds (or more) are called: A. battery-powered stretchers. B. bariatric stretchers. C. hydraulic stretchers. D. wheeled stretchers.
B. bariatric stretchers.
Because EMS personnel are often exposed to both acute and chronic stressors, ________ management may be helpful to cope with on-the-job experiences. A. stress prevention B. critical incident stress C. crisis intervention D. chronic stress
B. critical incident stress
According to Dr. Hans Selye, the third stage of the body's response to stress is known as the ________ stage. A. cumulative B. exhaustion C. alarm D. resistance
B. exhaustion
What are the minimum Standard Precautions an EMT should take when transporting a patient infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)? A. Gloves and N-95 mask B. Gloves, N-95 mask, goggles, and gown C. Gloves D. Gloves, N-95 mask, and goggles
B. Gloves, N-95 mask, goggles, and gown
When lifting a patient, a basic principle is to: A. extend your arms to maximize your lift. B. rush your lift to minimize your lift time. C. know your lifting limits. D. lift with your lower back.
C know your lifting limits
What type of stress reaction would an EMT likely experience when the EMT's partner has been attacked? A. Cumulative stress reaction B. Delayed stress reaction C. Acute stress reaction D. Chronic stress reaction
C. Acute stress reaction
What is the proper term for the introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious material into the human body? A. Decontamination B. Mass-casualty incident C. Contamination D. Hazardous material incident
C. Contamination
Which of the following stress reactions is associated with the condition that some EMS providers describe as burnout? A. Acute stress reaction B. Delayed stress reaction C. Cumulative stress reaction D. Chronic stress reaction
C. Cumulative stress reaction
When lifting a stretcher or backboard, which of the following is the best number of people to use? A. Five B. Three C. Four D. Seven
C. Four
If the weight is below your waist level, what is the proper position for pushing or pulling? A. From a bent-over position B. From a standing position C. From a kneeling position D. From a squatting position
C. From a kneeling position
Which type of hepatitis is acquired primarily through contaminated food or water? A. Hepatitis A or B B. Hepatitis B C. Hepatitis A D. Hepatitis B or C
C. Hepatitis A
What is not the priority of an EMT at the scene of a hazardous materials incident? A. Personal safety B. Patient care C. Identification of hazardous materials D. Safety of bystanders
C. Identification of hazardous materials
Which of the following is an advantage of a vacuum mattress? A. The cervical collar can be removed. B. It does not require a pump. C. It naturally pads voids for greater comfort. D. The device is nonconforming.
C. It naturally pads voids for greater comfort.
Which of the following is recommended when washing your hands after patient contact? A. Do not vigorously rub your hands together. B. Stop scrubbing as soon as visible contaminants have been removed. C. Use soap and water when available. D. Avoid using warm or hot water.
C. Use soap and water when available.
Posttraumatic stress disorder may be described as a(n): A. acute stress reaction. B. cumulative stress reaction. C. delayed stress reaction. D. severe stress reaction.
C. delayed stress reaction.
An example of eustress is: A. being triggered into an overwhelming PTSD episode. B. dealing with the death of a partner. C. having to meet higher performance standards. D. facing a violent attack from a delirious patient.
C. having to meet higher performance standards.
An EMT should never enter a violent scene until: A. bystanders have left the area. B. dispatch tells you to go in. C. it has been secured by the police. D. the shouting has stopped.
C. it has been secured by the police.
Healthcare employers are required by law to make a hepatitis B ________ available to employees free of charge. A. fact sheet B. prophylactic C. vaccine D. cure
C. vaccine
Your patient is suspected of tuberculosis. Your PPE should include a(n): A. non-HEPA surgical mask. B. nonrebreather mask. C. N-95 respirator mask. D. simple face mask.
C. N-95 respirator mask.
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding tuberculosis (TB)? A. TB is not spread through surface contamination. B. The incubation period of TB is from 1 to 7 days. C. The TB pathogen only affects lung tissue. D. A tuberculin skin test can detect TB exposure.
D. A tuberculin skin test can detect TB exposure.
During a hazardous material incident, when should you begin treating patients? A. Only when there are more patients than resources B. Before they become recontaminated C. As soon as they have been rescued D. After they have been decontaminated
D. After they have been decontaminated
Which of the following should you use when you want to move a patient from a wheelchair to a stretcher? A. Ground transfer B. Modified direct lift C. Clothing lift D. Extremity lift
D. Extremity lift
Which is useful for narrow hallways but is not used for immobilization of a patient? A. Rigid cervical collar B. Long spine board C. Short spine board D. Flexible stretcher
D. Flexible stretcher
You are called to an assault on a homeless male. Dried blood from the trauma is visible around the patient's mouth and nose. During assessment, you note the patient has a productive cough. The patient says, "Don't worry, I'm not contagious. I've had this cough for a year." Describe the best approach regarding respiratory isolation. A. Use gloves for PPE, as that's all that's needed. B. Isolate the patient with a nonrebreather mask. C. Mask yourself only. D. Mask yourself and the patient.
D. Mask yourself and the patient
During which of these situations would the EMT be least likely to experience a body substance exposure? A. Bandaging a laceration B. Childbirth C. Obtaining blood samples D. Splinting a sprained ankle
D. Splinting a sprained ankle
How many rescuers are recommended in moving a patient with a stair chair? A. Five B. One C. Two D. Three
D. Three
When lifting, keep the weight: A. higher than your shoulders. B. lower than your knees. C. away from your body. D. close to your body.
D. close to your body.
The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria, are called: A. phagocytes. B. allergens. C. antibodies. D. pathogens.
D. pathogens.
An EMT involved in an especially difficult call, such as one in which a coworker was killed, should be urged to: A. begin a course of psychiatric medications. B. discuss the experience freely with friends or loved ones. C. conceal the problem because care may not be covered financially. D. seek help from a trained mental health professional.
D. seek help from a trained mental health professional.
You want to navigate a responsive patient down several narrow, curving stairways. You want to transport the patient in a sitting position, which means you use a: A. wheeled stretcher. B. scoop stretcher. C. long backboard. D. stair chair.
D. stair chair.
A patient appears to be bloodied, although it's not clear whether the patient herself is bleeding. Which of the following should the EMT definitely wear when treating this patient? A. Helmet B. HEPA mask C. Gown D. Gloves
D. Gloves
SARS cross-contamination from the patient to the provider can be reduced if the EMT takes which precautions? A. Don gloves, wear a surgical mask, and use eye protection. B. Don gloves and gown, use eye protection, and wear an N-95 respirator. C. Don gloves only. D. Don gloves and eye protection.
Don gloves and gown, use eye protection, and wear an N-95 respirator. C. Don gloves only. D. Don gloves and eye protection.
Forming a plan for lifting and carrying a patient should be: A. communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action. B. done before assessing the weight of the patient. C. done before assessing your own physical limitations. D. unnecessary in cases when extra help is available.
communicated to your partner before putting the plan into action.
Which of the following is used to immobilize a patient with a suspected spinal injury? A. Long backboard B. Scoop stretcher C. Basket stretcher D. Portable stretcher
A. Long backboard
The body's three-stage response to a stressful stimulation is known as general ________ syndrome. A. adaptation B. resistance C. incident D. reaction
A. adaptation
How far apart should your hands be when using a power grip? A. 10 inches B. 15 inches C. 24 inches D. 6 inches
A. 10 inches
You are approaching the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following would be the first way to safeguard your well-being as an EMT? A. Utilize DOT-approved reflective safety clothing. B. Ensure scene safety. C. Request additional resources. D. Take personal protective equipment (PPE) precautions.
B. Ensure scene safety.
You are treating a patient who has a productive cough and who reports weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, night sweats, and fever. Which of the following diseases is most likely the cause of these signs and symptoms? A. AIDS B. Tuberculosis C. Hepatitis B D. Pneumonia
B. Tuberculosis
You are caring for a critically injured patient who asks you whether she will be OK. Which of the following responses is appropriate? A. "I think you'll be fine. Hang in there." B. "You're badly hurt, and we are doing everything we can to get you out of here and to a hospital. But don't you give up." C. "Honestly, I think you may not survive your injuries. Is there any message you want me to pass on to your family?" D. "I don't know if you'll live, but you need to want to live if you wish to see your family again."
B. "You're badly hurt, and we are doing everything we can to get you out of here and to a hospital. But don't you give up."
Which three "Rs" are essential for the EMT to practice when reacting to danger? A. Realize, react, reassess B. Respond, radio, reevaluate C. Ricochet, recover, re-entry D. Remember, respect, respond
B. Respond, radio, reevaluate
Which of the following is the correct position of an EMT's feet when lifting? A. As close together as possible B. Shoulder-width apart C. Two feet apart D. As wide apart as possible
B. Shoulder-width apart
After lashing out at others, lapsing into sadness, and then briefly trying to negotiate for more time, a terminal patient finally seems to have recognized death as inevitable and is now waiting for the end. What is the final emotional stage this patient is in? A. Depression B. Bargaining C. Acceptance D. Anger
C. Acceptance
A family member who keeps pleading with a deceased loved one to "wake up" is experiencing which reaction to death and dying? A. Projection B. Rejection C. Denial D. Anger
C. Denial
Who mandates that employers of emergency responders must take certain measures to protect employees who are likely to be exposed to blood and other body fluids? A. UNICEF B. USMLE C. OSHA D. CDC
C. OSHA
what are some signs and symptoms that a coworker may be experiencing a delayed stress reaction (PTSD)? A. Headaches, stomach ailments, and a chronic cough B. Suspicion of friends, family, coworkers, or patients C. Flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of detachment D. Excessive sleeping, loss of appetite, and distractibility
C. Flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of detachment
You and your partner arrive on the scene of a 400-pound patient lying in bed. He complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. When he tries to sit up, he gets very dizzy and has a syncopal episode. Realizing that he cannot assist you in getting on the stretcher, you decide to do which of the following? A. Place the patient on a backboard to provide better gripping points to move the patient. B. Use the patient's sheets to slide him over to the stretcher. C. Use the power lift technique to carefully and safely lift the patient to the stretcher. D. Call for additional manpower to move the patient.
D. Call for additional manpower to move the patient.
Which of the following best describes an urgent move? A. Using a sheet to move a patient from a bed to the stretcher B. Pulling a patient by her feet across a parking lot C. Dragging a patient from a burning house using his shirt D. Moving a patient from a car directly to a long spine board
D. Moving a patient from a car directly to a long spine board
Which of the following is another name for the squat-lift position? A. Power grip B. Direct carry C. Weight-lifter technique D. Power lift
D. Power lift
You respond to a laceration call. When you arrive on-scene, you walk into the house and find a person suffering from a severe wrist laceration from a broken window. Without thinking, you immediately grab the wrist and apply direct pressure to the wound. You then realize that, in your hurry to save a life, you forgot to put on your gloves. You look down to see your hand is covered in blood. When practical, you immediately wash your hands thoroughly. What is your next best action? A. Report the exposure incident because it is the law and you could be fined a large sum of money for failing to report the exposure. B. Report the exposure. Failure to report the exposure may result in you not receiving financial compensation for a potential line-of-duty injury. C. If your hands had no open wounds, it is not required to report the exposure as there is no risk of infection, and you could get in trouble at work for failure to follow policy. D. Report the exposure so you can protect yourself from any accidental infection.
D. Report the exposure so you can protect yourself from any accidental infection.
Which of the following parts of the nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response experienced in response to a stressor? A. Peripheral nervous system B. Parasympathetic nervous system C. Central nervous system D. Sympathetic nervous system
D. Sympathetic nervous system
What are body mechanics? A. The ability to use mechanical lift devices to help you carry heavier loads B. Research into how to minimize back pain while maximizing the weight that you can lift and carry in an emergency C. The process by which you package the patient and carry the patient to the ambulance D. The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving
D. The proper use of your body to prevent injury and facilitate lifting and moving