EMT - Chapter 2 Practice Questions
If you are exposed to a patient's blood or other bodily fluid, your first action should be to: a) report the incident to the infection control officer. b) abandon patient care and seek medical attention. c) transfer care of the patient to another EMS provider. d) vigorously clean the area with soap and water.
c) transfer care of the patient to another EMS provider.
Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs? a) Age b) Race c) Gender d) Immunity
d) Immunity
The final stage of death and dying most commonly takes the form of: a) anger. b) denial. c) depression. d) acceptance.
d) acceptance.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommended immunizations and tests include a: a) smallpox vaccine every five years. b) TB skin test every six months. c) two-shot hepatitis A vaccination series. d) tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years.
d) tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster every 10 years.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: a) allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions. b) use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces. c) clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water. d) spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel.
a) allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
You are transporting a 40-year-old male with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for possible TB. You should: a) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself. b) remain at least three feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him. c) apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on the patient. d) apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself.
a) apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself.
As an EMT, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: a) might not be obvious or present all the time. b) usually manifest suddenly and without warning. c) cannot be identified and can cause health problems. d) are most effectively treated with medications.
a) might not be obvious or present all the time.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: a) requests sexual favors in exchange for something else. b) touches another person without his or her consent. c) stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy. d) makes rude remarks about a person's body parts.
a) requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.
Which type of stress reaction occurs when an EMT is exposed to many insignificant stressors over a period of several months or years? a) Acute stress reaction b) Cumulative stress reaction c) Posttraumatic stress reaction d) Critical incident stress reaction
b) Cumulative stress reaction
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: a) immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. b) report the incident to your supervisor after the call. c) get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible. d) discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
b) report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
