EMS Chapter 2 Workforce safety and wellness

a CISD meeting is an opportunity to discuss;

Feelings about the incident.

regardless of how stressful the situation you must focus on several factors. Which of the following factors is your top priorty?

Personal Safety

signs of anicety include all of the following EXCEPT

comfort

If you are the first unit to arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision you should;

conmsider using the ambuance as a shield to protect the scene

retreat and notify law enforcement

A 75 year old male with a terminal illness has died at the home. as you and your partnet enter the residence a family member becomes verbally abusive pushes you and states you took to long to get there you should:

Hazards that are associat with a structural fire includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Carbon Dioxide deficency

When acknowleding the dealth of a child reactions vary but ____ is common;

Disbelief

The CDC recommends immunizations for health care providers. Which of the following immunization is NOT recommended?

Meningitis vaccine

Critical incident stress management (CISM) can occur at an ongoing scence in all of the following circumstances except:

When patients are actively being assesed or treated

the final stage of death and dying most commonly takes the form of:

acceptance

________________ is a response to the anticipation of danger

anixety

The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to change ones life style is known as;

bargaining

which of the following is not considered a common hazard in a fire

bystanders

the safest most reliable sources for long term energy production are;

carbohydrates

_________________ ________________ occurs when insignificant stressors accumulate to a larger stress-related problem;

cumulative stress

Which of the following is NOT a way an infectious disease is transmitted;

cyberborne

The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as;

denial

it is especially important for ems personnel to develop nonadversal relationships because they:

depend on one another for their safety

( True or False) recapping the needle from a syringe is the best way to dispose of it safely

false

( true or false) gloves, eye protection, and handwashing are the main componets of PPE

false

(true or false) body fluids are generally not considered infectious substances

false

(true or false) diversity is an ineffective way to strengthen a public safety workforce

false

(true or false) most EMTs never suffer from stress

false

(true or false) the likelihood of you becoming infected during routine patient care is high

false

What is the most common type of personal protective equipment;

gloves

the quickest source of energy is ____ however this supply will last less than a day

glucose

when providing support for a grieving person it is okay to say;

i'm sorry

drug and alcohol use in the workplace causes

increased accidents

events that can trigger critical incident stress include;

mass casualty incidents

As an EMT it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumualtive stress

may not be obvious or present at all times.

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, an employer must:

offer a work place environment that reduces the risk of exposure

Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they

offer little or no side protection

hazardous materials in vehicles and buildings should be clearly identified using;

placards

what should you do if you suspect your patient has tuberculosis

place a particulate air respirator on yourself and a surgical mask on the patient

which of the following is a common characteristic found in patients with mental health problems?

regression

( true or false) Physical conditioning and nutrition are two factors the EMT can control in helping to reduce stress

true

(true or false) construction-type helmets are not well suited for rescue situations

true

(true or false) denial is usually the first step in the grieving process

true

(true or false) religious customs or needs of the patient must be respected

true

What is the first thing you should do if exposed to a patients blood or body fluids

turn over patient care to another ems provider

Sexual harassment is defined as;

unwelcomed request for sexual favors

if you use a waterless handwashing subsitute in the field it is important to:

wash your hands with soap and water at the hospital

When tools are being used during extrication you should;

wear a face sheild or goggles

The most effective way to preseve your own body heat when functioning in cold wet weather is to:

wear at least three layers of clothing