quiz two

Question 1

The tuberculin skin test (TST), formerly known as the purified protein derivative (PPD) test, is used to:

Answer 1

detect a person’s exposure to tuberculosis.
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Question 2

The CDC recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer expect

Answer 2

When the provider’s hands come into contact with fecal matter.

Question 3

What is best defined as “a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus”?

Answer 3

Stress

Question 4

When the potential exists for exposure to exhaled air of a person with suspected or confirmed TB, a(n) ________ mask should be worn by the EMT.

Answer 4

N-95

Question 5

You are approaching the scene of a motor vehicle crash. What would be the first way to safeguard your well-being as an EMT?

Answer 5

Ensure scene safety.
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Question 6

What provides the greatest personal safety for an EMT working at a motor vehicle collision?

Answer 6

Reflective outer clothing

Question 7

What groups is at greatest risk of contracting and transmitting tuberculosis?

Answer 7

Healthcare practitioners
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Question 8

When covering a patient’s mouth and nose with a mask of any kind, what is the primary risk?

Answer 8

Obstructing the ability to visualize and protect the airway

Question 9

What are ways that an EMT should not do to increase both physical and mental well-being?

Answer 9

drinking caffeine instead of alcohol.

Question 10

What is a positive, healthy way to help deal with stress?

Answer 10

Regular physical exercise

Question 11

What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard Precautions or body substance isolation precautions?

Answer 11

Personal protective equipment

Question 12

One’s “cognitive ability” refers to his or her ability to do which of the following?

Answer 12

Think and solve problems
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Question 13

The term burnout is also known as a(n) ________ stress reaction.

Answer 13

cumulative

Question 14

Healthcare employers are required by law to make a hepatitis B ________ available to employees free of charge.

Answer 14

vaccine

Question 15

When responding to the scene of a patient who was discovered to be unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse, family members state that the patient has been suffering from cancer for several years. One of his sons is cursing at you and your partner, saying that you are not moving fast enough. Which stage of grief is the patient’s son experiencing in response to his father’s death?

Answer 15

Anger

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

Report the exposure so you can protect yourself from any accidental infection.
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Question 17

While transporting a patient to the hospital who has a history of terminal brain cancer, the patient says, “I know I’m going to die, but first I want to see my grandson graduate from high school.” What stage of death and dying describes this patient’s current condition?

Answer 17

Bargaining

Question 18

The body’s three-stage response to a stressful stimulation is known as general ________ syndrome.

Answer 18

adaptation

Question 19

According to Dr. Hans Selye, the third stage of the body’s response to stress is known as the ________ stage.

Answer 19

exhaustion

Question 20

What would a EMT be least likely to experience a body substance exposure?

Answer 20

Splinting a sprained ankle

Question 21

A family member who keeps pleading with a deceased loved one to “wake up” is experiencing which reaction to death and dying?

Answer 21

Denial

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

Ryan White CARE Act

Question 23

What is the following descriptions best defines the term pathogen?

Answer 23

An organism that causes infection and disease

Question 24

An EMT involved in an especially difficult call, such as one in which a coworker was killed, should be urged to:

Answer 24

seek help from a trained mental health professional.

Question 25

What are some signs and symptoms that a coworker may be experiencing a delayed stress reaction (PTSD)?

Answer 25

Flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of detachment