Chapter 2 Quiz

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

A. Developing a social network outside of EMS

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

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

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: Select one: A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines. B. proceed with normal extrication procedures. C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car. D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object.

A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines

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

A. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.

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

A. when performing endotracheal intubation

The EMT's first priority is __________. Select one: A. rapid response B. personal safety C. treatment and transport D. empathy for all patients Feedback

B. personal safety

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

B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call

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

C. 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.

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct? Select one: 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. There is no vaccine against HIV infection.

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: Select one: A. reassure her that after proper treatment in the hospital, she will regain her speech in time. B. maintain eye contact at all times and tell her that there is no need for her to be scared. C. acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her. D. tell her that you understand why she is scared and that everything will likely be okay.

C. acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her.

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

C. animals or insects.

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

C. have been infected with hepatitis in the past.

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

D. A concrete barricade

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? Select one: A. Airborne transmission B. Direct contact C. Vector-borne transmission D. Indirect contact

D. Indirect contact

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

D. alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: Select one: 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.

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

D. assessment by the EMT

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: Select one: A. report to the incident commander. B. quickly begin the triage process. C. assist with vehicle stabilization. D. put on high-visibility safety vests.

D. put on high-visibility safety vests.

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

D. substandard or inappropriate patient care.

The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: Select one: A. undergo an annual physical examination. B. ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date. C. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis. D. wash your hands in between patient contacts.

D. wash your hands in between patient contacts.