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Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as:
A. infection protection.
B. personal protective equipment.
C. infection control devices.
D. Universal Precautions. |
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B. personal protective equipment. |
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Which of the following is MOST likely to lead to medical errors and poor decision making?
A. Poor diet
B. Fatigue
C. Caffeine abuse
D. Personal problems |
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In addition to good lifting techniques, what factors play a role in long-term well-being in EMS?
A. Low call volume
B. Nutrition and physical fitness
C. Vacationing
D. Rest between EMS calls |
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B. Nutrition and physical fitness |
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What protective measures should the EMT take for a patient who is known to be infected with hepatitis B or C?
A. Gloves, eyewear, and hand washing
B. Gloves and hand washing
C. Gloves and eyewear
D. Gloves |
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A. Gloves, eyewear, and hand washing |
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What protective measures should the EMT take for a patient who is known to be infected with tuberculosis?
A. Gloves
B. Gloves, eyewear, and HEPA mask
C. Gloves and gown
D. Gloves and surgical mask |
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B. Gloves, eyewear, and HEPA mask |
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Diseases are caused by microorganisms that may be spread through the air or by contact with blood or other body fluids and that are known as:
A. pathogens.
B. antigens.
C. antimicrobes.
D. histamines. |
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The best way for an EMT to prevent the spread of infection is by:
A. always wearing a surgical-type mask.
B. avoiding contact with infected patients.
C. applying alcohol-based hand cleaner often.
D. vigorous hand washing. |
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D. vigorous hand washing. |
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Recommended immunizations for active-duty EMTs include:
A. hepatitis B vaccine.
B. gamma globulin annually.
C. hepatitis C vaccine.
D. rabies vaccine. |
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What protective measures should the EMT take for a patient who is known to be infected with a staphylococcal skin infection?
A. Hand washing only
B. Gloves and hand washing
C. Mask or eyewear
D. Gloves only |
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Definition
B. Gloves and hand washing |
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Mumps is transmitted by:
A. feces.
B. semen.
C. blood.
D. saliva. |
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After using a disposable bag-valve-mask (BVM) device to ventilate a patient, the EMT should:
A. wrap the BVM back up, as it can be used again as long as it is not visibly soiled.
B. turn the BVM in for gas or heat sterilization.
C. dispose of the BVM according to hospital or EMS service policy.
D. wash the BVM out with soap and return it to service. |
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Definition
C. dispose of the BVM according to hospital or EMS service policy. |
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You are treating a patient who has a fever and a cough. He is bringing up red-tinged frothy sputum with each coughing spell.
What specific infection control PPE is MOST appropriate?
A. A HEPA or N-95 mask on the rescuer
B. A surgical mask or NRB on the rescuer
C. A level A suit
D. A Tyvek® suit |
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Definition
A. A HEPA or N-95 mask on the rescuer |
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Term
TST test or PPD test is used to test for:
A. hepatitis B.
B. tuberculosis.
C. smallpox.
D. mumps. |
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A situation that often produces an extreme level of stress for the EMT is:
A. a medical emergency involving an elderly person.
B. transport of a terminally ill patient.
C. an emergency response with a law enforcement agency.
D. an emergency involving infants and children. |
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D. an emergency involving infants and children. |
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What stage of the general adaptation syndrome involves an individual who has lost the ability to resist or adapt to a
stressor and may become seriously ill as a consequence?
A. Alarm
B. Termination
C. Resistance
D. Exhaustion |
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Which of the following is a type of stress that the EMT will likely experience on the job?
A. Habitual stress
B. Acute stress
C. Repetitive stress
D. Compound stress |
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A situation that causes you to experience emotions that are unusually strong and may interfere with your ability to function is called:
A. a stress incident.
B. an emotional incident.
C. a critical incident.
D. a traumatic incident. |
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A state of exhaustion, irritability, and fatigue that is brought about by work-related problems and results in the inability to perform one's duties effectively as an EMT is known as:
A. serious fatigue.
B. burnout.
C. critical incident stress.
D. stressout. |
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As an EMT who is looking for ways to improve your personal wellness and ability to resist job-related stress, you should focus on:
A. increasing the amount of exercise you get in your day.
B. increasing your coffee and tea intake.
C. watching more TV and playing more video games.
D. considering taking medication to help manage stressful times. |
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A. increasing the amount of exercise you get in your day. |
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CISD meeting usually takes place:
A. about one week after the incident.
B. before the end of shift.
C. 24 to 72 hours after the incident.
D. immediately after the incident. |
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Definition
C. 24 to 72 hours after the incident. |
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The refusal of the patient to accept the possibility of death occurs during which emotional stage of dying?
A. Anger
B. Relief
C. Denial
D. Bargaining |
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When dealing with the patient and family who are confronted with death or dying, the EMT should:
A. avoid talking directly to the patient.
B. assure the patient that "Everything will be okay."
C. be tolerant of angry reactions.
D. discourage the patient from sharing feelings and needs. |
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Definition
C. be tolerant of angry reactions. |
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Disentangling victims from fires, auto collisions, explosions, or electrocutions is known as:
A. multiple-casualty incidents.
B. terrorist operations.
C. hazmat incidents.
D. rescue operations. |
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An incident involving intentional disbursement of a chemical agent is likely:
A. a multivehicle accident.
B. a terrorism incident.
C. a domestic dispute.
D. an industrial accident. |
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When an EMT finds a position that both hides and protects his or her body from projectiles, it is called:
A. concealment.
B. cowering.
C. cover.
D. cowardly. |
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Which of the following diseases is transmitted by airborne droplets?
A. Chicken pox
B. Staph infections
C. Hepatitis
D. AIDS |
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How many sets of gloves should the EMT carry at any time?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3 |
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