Chapter 2 Quiz Flashcards by Bre Weidner

An EMT should consider wearing protective eyewear when caring for which of these patients?
A. A trauma patient who is covered in dirt, rocks, and other foreign debris
B. A patient who was sprayed with mace by police during arrest
C. A patient who is actively coughing
D. A patient with a difficult-to-visualize scalp laceration

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Healthcare employers are required by law to make a hepatitis B _____ available to employees free of charge
a. fact sheet
b. cure
c. prophylactic
d. vaccine

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Which hormone helps the body control stress, regulate metabolism, and influence an immune response?
a. serotonin
b. epinephrine
c. immunoglobulin
d. cortisol

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Which of the following descriptions best defines the term pathogen?
a. a medication with a harmful effect
b. an immunity developed after an exposure
c. an organism that causes infection and disease
d. a study of the origins of infection and disease

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A(n) ____ is a situation that may lead to an acute stress reaction
a. routine call
b. abuse of alcohol
c. injury of a coworker
d. ongoing night shift

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According to Dr. Hans Selye, the third stage of the body’s response to stress is known as the ____ stage
a. cumulative
b. alarm
c. exhaustion
d. resistance

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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. Hep B
C. TB
D. Pneumonia

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Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs)
A. must be held from 2 to 4 hours following an incident to be effective.
B. have been replaced with “defusings.”
C. are now less common than they once were.
D. are always recommended.

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What is a common term used to describe the items needed for Standard Precautions or body substance isolation precautions?
A.
Harm-reduction strategy

B.
Infection-control plan

C.
Exposure-control plan

d. PPE

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One’s “cognitive ability” refers to his or her ability to do which of the following
a. adapt to stress
b. use fine motor skills
c. control his or her emotions
d. think and solve problems

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For the last few days, your regular EMT partner has been having trouble sleeping, has been on edge, and has had trouble concentrating on his job during EMS calls. Luckily, your call volume has been low with no serious calls since the infant cardiac arrest you both worked last month. You ask him if anything is bothering him and he states he is fine in every way. He states that he has been going to the bars lately to relax and invites you to come along for some drinks after work. Choose the best answer for this situation.
A. Your partner is suffering from a cumulative stress reaction. This is a natural response and he should be fine in a few days.
B. Your partner is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder and you should go to the bar with him to provide moral support and talk with him.
c. Your partner is suffering from a delayed stress reaction and you should recommend that he seek professional counseling.
D. Your partner is suffering from acute stress reaction and you should recommend to him that he seek professional counseling.

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All of the following are ways that an EMT can increase both physical and mental well-being, except:
a. drinking caffeine instead of alcohol
b. eating more carbs
c. following a regular walking regimen
d. spending more time relaxing with friends and family

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Which of the following provides the greatest personal safety for an EMT working at a motor vehicle collision?
a. reflective outer clothing
b. flashlight
c. portable radio
d. nonslip footwear

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Which of the following is a physiologic effect of the stress triad as described by the physician Hans Selye?
a. hypertrophy of the lymph nodes
b. atrophy of the adrenal glands
c. bleeding gastric ulcers
d. amnesia for stressful events

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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.
Flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of detachment
C.
Excessive sleeping, loss of appetite, and distractibility

D.
Suspicion of friends, family, coworkers, or patients

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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?
a. anger
b. depression
c. denial
d. acceptance

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The tuberculin skin test (TST), formerly known as the purified protein derivative (PPD) test, is used to:
a. detect a person’s exposure to tuberculosis
b. prevent tuberculosis from spreading following an exposure
c. inoculate healthcare workers against TB infections
d. determine if a person has infected others with TB

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The CDC recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in all except which of the following situation(s)?
A.
The patient has a bloodborne communicable disease.

B.
The provider is not vaccinated against hepatitis B.

C.
The provider’s hands come into contact with fecal matter.
d. the pt has a respiratory illness

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You are dispatched to a female with altered mental status. Once inside the home, you find a female who appears to have been beaten unconscious. A man, who smells of alcohol, says that she is his wife and that he does not know what happened: “I just found her this way!” The husband is behaving suspiciously, appears paranoid, and is pacing erratically around the room. What would be the safest course of action?
a. leave the house and call for law enforcement
b. continue to question the man and begin treating the pt
c. have your partner call for help while you stay with the pt
d. evacuate the pt and begin treatment

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What mode of transmission most accurately describes the route of spreading Hep A?
a. unprotected sex
b. respiratory droplet
c. bloodborne
d. fecal-oral

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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. Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Act
c. Communicable Disease Notification Act
d. EMS Personnel Health Protection Act of 1991

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Which of the following parts of the nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response experienced in response to a stressor?
a. parasympathetic nervous system
b. sympathetic nervous system
c. peripheral nervous system
d. central nervous system

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You have just worked a cardiac arrest call on a 48-year-old father of three. Despite your best efforts, the patient died in the emergency department. As you are getting your ambulance in service, the patient’s wife rushes out of the emergency department. She finds you and begins screaming at you that her husband’s death is your fault. She blames you for not getting on the scene fast enough, taking too long at the house, and not shocking her husband back to life like she has seen on television. What response should you have to her anger?
A.
Reassure her that you did everything you could and that everything will be okay.
B.
Recognize that she is in the denial stage of grief and interrupt her hysterical behavior pattern by getting her attention and helping her calm down.
C.
Listen empathetically to all of her complaints and let her know she can contact you for any additional assistance.

D.
Correct her misconceptions and remind her that television shows are fiction, so she will not sue you in the future.

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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. ensure scene safety
b. request additional resources
c. take PPE precautions
d. utilize DOT-approved reflective safety clothing

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Which three 'R's 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

What are the minimum Standard Precautions an EMT should take when transporting a patient infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)? a. gloves, N-95 mask, goggles, and gown b. gloves c. gloves and N-95 mask d. gloves, N-95 mask, and goggles

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.Mask yourself only. c. mask yourself and the pt d. isolate the pt with a nonrebreather mask

You observe a coworker telling a terminal cancer patient and her family, "Everything will be okay." Making false reassurances is considered: A. ambiguous and uncertain. B. caring and supportive. C. professional and discreet. D. naive and uncompassionate.

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. conceal the problem because care may not be covered financially. C. discuss the experience freely with friends or loved ones. D. seek help from a trained mental health professional.

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

Which of the following behaviors would be considered a common sign of stress rather than an acute psychological problem? a. Irritability with friends, family, and coworkers b. increased speeding and reckless driving c. failure to use PPE appropriately on a regular basis d. flashback, nightmares, and feelings of detachment

Posttraumatic stress disorder may be described as a(n): A. delayed stress reaction. B. acute stress reaction. C. cumulative stress reaction. D. severe stress reaction.

You are dispatched to the staging area of a terrorist-related chemical exposure. The incident commander asks you to stand by while hazmat personnel bring patients to the cold zone. As an EMT on board an ambulance, what statement best describes your role? a. transport pts to be decontaminated b. transport decontaminated pts c. triage pts to be decontaminated d. coordinate hazmat response

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. Failure to report the exposure may result in you not receiving financial compensation for a potential line-of-duty injury. B. 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. C. Report the exposure so you can protect yourself from any accidental infection. D. 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.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding TB a. the TB pathogen only affects lung tissue b. a tuberculin skin test can detect TB exposure c. the incubation period of TB is from 1 to 7 days d. TB is not spread through surface contamination

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 a. nonrebreather b. B-50 c. N-95 d. surgical

The body's three-stage response to a stressful stimulation is known as general ________ syndrome. a. resistance b. incident c. reaction d. adaptation

You are dispatched to a "man down" with no further information. As your unit arrives on-scene, you see a crowd of bystanders looking at a man lying in an alleyway. The bystanders begin screaming to you, "Help him, he's been shot! He's bleeding real bad!" What would be the best course of action? A. Load and go, because you're already on scene. B. Move bystanders aside because the patient will die without treatment. C. Dispatch law enforcement and wait until the scene is secure. D. Tell law enforcement investigators to meet your unit at the ER.

The term burnout is also known as a(n) ____ stress reaction a. delayed b. post-traumatic c. cumulative d. acute

Which one of these groups is at greatest risk of contracting and transmitting tuberculosis? A. Immunosuppressed patients B. Current and former smokers C. Healthcare practitioners D. Uranium mine workers

You are first on the scene of a vehicle collision where a vehicle has gone off a bridge and is partially submerged. You are told that a person is still trapped in the vehicle. Your partner starts to take off his shoes and prepares to go in to save the victim. You stop your partner and tell him it is too dangerous. He tells you he is prepared to die to save a life. What is the best response to him? A. His family will not receive any benefits if he is not trained in rescue and dies while attempting a rescue. B. He is not only putting his life at risk, but also placing the lives of the professional rescuers unnecessarily at risk. C. He will force additional fire units to come to his aid unnecessarily and waste taxpayer money. D. The patient's family may sue him if he is not successful in rescuing him.

A family member who keeps pleading with a deceased loved one to "wake up" is experiencing which reaction to death and dying? a. rejection b. projection c. anger d. denial

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. face shields b. n-95 masks c. level B hazmat suits d. heavy duty gloves

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. TB B. hep A c. AIDS d. hep b

Which of the following terms is best defined as "a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus"? a. homeostasis b. stress c. eustress d. distress

An EMT is confronted by an armed gunman who is threatening to kill the EMT and his partner. An elevation in the EMT's heart rate and blood pressure occurs in which stage of the body's response to stress? a.response stage b. alarm reaction stage c. resistance stage d. exhaustion stage

When covering a patient's mouth and nose with a mask of any kind, which of the following is the primary risk? a. causing or exacerbating respiratory illnesses b. upsetting the pt because of social stigma c. obstructing the ability to visualize and protect the airway d. interfering with pt communication

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? a. bargaining b. denial c. anger d. depression

What is not the priority of an EMT at the scene of a hazardous materials incident? A. Personal safety B. Identification of hazardous materials C. Patient care d. safety of bystanders

You are on the scene of an "unknown medical" call. The patient is a 26-year-old, 250-pound male patient who suddenly becomes violently angry. Everything you say to the patient only makes him angrier. Offended by your questions, he screams that he is going to "cut your tongue out" and hurries into the kitchen. What should you do? A. Leave immediately to a safe area and then call for police assistance. B. Radio for police and relay to dispatch important scene information until they arrive. C. Radio for police and then calmly walk out of the house, being sure to take all of your medical equipment. D. Tackle the patient before he can get a kitchen knife to stab you.

Which of the following terms refers to a positive form of stress that helps people work when under pressure and respond effectively? a. unstress b.prostress c. distress d. eustress

Which of the following behaviors would demonstrate that an EMT understands reactions to death and dying? a. being tolerant of angry reactions by pts and family members b. giving a dying pt hope that a cure can be found before the pt dies C. Being firm with grieving family members and telling them they need to accept what has happened D. Providing spiritual guidance to patients who express anger at God

What is a positive, healthy way to help deal with stress? a. regular physical exercise b. caffeine to "get up and go" c. adding workload to a busy regular schedule d. drinking alcohol to "unwind"

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. Eustress C. Megastress D. Distress

Because EMS personnel are often exposed to both acute and chronic stressors, ________ management may be helpful to cope with on-the-job experiences. a. crisis intervention b. critical incident stress c. chronic stress d. stress prevention

During which of these situations would the EMT be least likely to experience a body substance exposure? a. obtaining blood samples b. splinting a sprained ankle c. childbirth d. bandaging a laceration

Which of the following is true regarding proper hand cleaning? A. Soap and water should be used following any patient contact if the EMT does not wear gloves. B. Following patient contact, the EMT should soak his hands in warm soapy water for at least 30 seconds and then shake them vigorously. C. In cases where soap and water and alcohol-based hand cleaners are not immediately available, bleach wipes should be used. D. If the EMT's hands are visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand cleaner is not sufficient.

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 minimize the amount of time the EMT's hands are spent in gloves C. To ensure soiled gloves are changed as soon as possible D. To prevent spreading infection to the next patient

Chapter 2 Quiz Flashcards

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