Term
For which disease is vaccination still not available to the public?
A. Hepatitis B
B. Influenza
C. AIDS
D. Pneumonia |
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The warning signs of stress include:
A. the need for interaction with family and friends.
B. increased appetite.
C. loss of sexual desire or interest.
D. intense concentration on work. |
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Definition
C. loss of sexual desire or interest. |
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Which of the following is the best way to reduce stress?
A. Devote time to relaxation.
B. Accept more responsibility at work.
C. Accept the challenge of an extreme diet.
D. Spend time alone. |
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A. Devote time to relaxation. |
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A state of exhaustion and irritability that can markedly decrease one's effectiveness in delivering emergency medical care is referred to as:
A. stress.
B. eustress.
C. burnout.
D. anguish. |
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Exam gloves should be latex free because:
A. latex gloves are not compatible with oxygen.
B. use of latex gloves is not allowed by OSHA.
C. exposure to latex increases the risk of developing a latex allergy.
D. latex gloves are more expensive. |
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Definition
C. exposure to latex increases the risk of developing a latex allergy. |
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Term
Exercising, eating a healthy diet, using relaxation techniques, and seeking professional counseling are all ways of managing:
A. stress.
B. anorexia.
C. critical infections.
D. cancer. |
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What test can detect whether an EMT has been exposed to tuberculosis?
A. TBA
B. PPE
C. MMR
D. TST |
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During the depression stage of dying, the patient may:
A. appear to accept death, though not be happy about it.
B. target the EMT with anger.
C. become silent, distant, sad, and despondent.
D. appear to be relieved and look forward to "passing on." |
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Definition
C. become silent, distant, sad, and despondent. |
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Term
Stress is:
A. a disease process in which the EMT feels bad after a particularly difficult call.
B. an abnormal reaction to a traumatizing event experienced by the EMT.
C. a normal reaction that occurs very infrequently during the career of an EMT.
D. a state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus. |
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D. a state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus. |
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Term
What is the primary rule in dealing with a hazardous material incident?
A. Maintain a safe distance from the source of the hazardous material.
B. Immediately begin to care for your patients.
C. Make sure your ambulance is equipped with binoculars for identifying placards.
D. Always have the Emergency Response Guidebook available on your phone. |
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Definition
A. Maintain a safe distance from the source of the hazardous material. |
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You are working a shift with a new EMT who just finished school. As you tell him about emergencies to which you responded in the past, which one would be MOST likely to stress out the new EMT?
A. A 17-year-old male who was killed when he was riding his bike and was struck by a car
B. A two-year-old female who was physically abused and died
C. A 32-year-old male who was shot and killed by a psychotic patient
D. An 89-year-old grandmother who suffered cardiac arrest at a family picnic |
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Definition
B. A two-year-old female who was physically abused and died |
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Term
When soap and water are available, what method of hand cleaning should be utilized?
A. Vigorous hand washing
B. Alcohol-based hand cleaner
C. Abrasive scrubbing pad
D. A quick rinse with warm water only |
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Which of the following core components of well-being relates to physical fitness?
A. Emotional stability
B. Cardiovascular endurance
C. Memory skills
D. Diversity awareness |
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Definition
B. Cardiovascular endurance |
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Term
Positive changes in your work environment can help you manage job-related stress. These changes include:
A. requesting additional or overtime shifts and burying yourself in your work.
B. rotating to a busier station or duty assignment.
C. getting some exercise, such as aerobics, at the station.
D. criticizing coworkers or making negative comments whenever possible. |
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Definition
C. getting some exercise, such as aerobics, at the station. |
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Term
The standard against infection that assumes that all blood and body fluids are infectious and requires all emergency
workers to practice a strict form of infection control is called:
A. sterilization.
B. Universal Precautions.
C. infection prevention.
D. Standard Precautions. |
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Death and dying are inherent parts of emergency medical care. Which of the following is one of the five emotional stages experienced by a dying patient?
A. Relief
B. Bargaining
C. Defeat
D. Euphoria |
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Term
Which of the following caused concern worldwide when it emerged and caused almost 800 deaths?
A. CHF
B. SARS
C. TB
D. AIDS |
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Term
When working in traffic, EMTs should have:
A. a hard hat.
B. full turnout gear.
C. a level A suit.
D. reflective clothing or vest. |
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Definition
D. reflective clothing or vest. |
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Term
What is the overall purpose of a CISD event?
A. To provide a means to relieve the stress experienced by those who were involved in the incident
B. To provide professional counseling for the emergency workers who participated in the event
C. To provide a method of tracking MCI events and the types of human responses that occur both
during and after the event
D. To identify how to improve the emergency response system |
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Definition
A. To provide a means to relieve the stress experienced by those who were involved in the incident |
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Term
What is the mode of transmission for Ebola?
A. Nasal secretions.
B. Respiratory droplets.
C. Blood and body fluids.
D. Airborne droplets. |
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Definition
C. Blood and body fluids. |
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Term
Which of the following could have an incubation period of several years?
A. AIDS
B. Pneumonia
C. Mumps
D. Tuberculosis |
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Term
What type of precautions should an EMT take when caring for an intoxicated female who is trying to spit on the EMS crew?
A. Gloves and a mask
B. Gloves and eye protection
C. Gloves, eye protection, and a mask
D. Gloves only |
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Definition
C. Gloves, eye protection, and a mask |
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Term
Diseases are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, known as:
A. germs.
B. secretions.
C. pathogens.
D. droplets. |
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When managing a 28-year-old male patient who has been vomiting blood and has a fever, the EMT should consider that the patient might have a:
A. bloodborne illness
B. vector-borne illness
C. foodborne illness
D. noncontagious illness |
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Term
Which of the following is LEAST likely to contain hazardous materials?
A. Trucks
B. Schools
C. Trains
D. Warehouses |
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What type of mask should you don if you suspect that the elderly patient for whom you are caring has tuberculosis?
A. No mask or face protection is necessary with a patient who is suspected of having TB.
B. High-action particulate air (HAPA) mask
C. N-95 respirator
D. Disposable surgical type face mask |
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To help reduce the emotional burden of the dying patient, you should:
A. give the patient assurances, even if they are false.
B. use a firm tone of voice to let the patient and family know that you are in charge.
C. listen empathetically to the patient and honor the patient's requests.
D. not touch the patient or allow the family to touch or hold the patient. |
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Definition
C. listen empathetically to the patient and honor the patient's requests. |
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Term
Which of the following is found in poultry and can affect humans?
A. Avian flu
B. ARDS
C. West Nile virus
D. H1N1 |
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Which of the following must the EMT perform on each and every emergency call?
A. Ensure that the scene is safe before entering.
B. Immediately assess all patients on arrival at the scene.
C. Wear a HEPA or N95 mask.
D. Contact the receiving facility with a patient report. |
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Definition
A. Ensure that the scene is safe before entering. |
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Term
During a CISD, who is usually involved in a defusing session?
A. Just the team of trained peer counselors and mental health professionals
B. The people who were directly involved with the most stressful aspects of the incident
C. Everyone who was a part of the case, regardless of his or her direct or indirect involvement in the
incident
D. Only the personnel who seem to be the most unaffected by the events of the incident |
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Definition
B. The people who were directly involved with the most stressful aspects of the incident |
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Term
Which of the following is often part of an employment physical?
A. TB test
B. Hepatitis C test
C. HIV test
D. Chest x-ray |
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Placing your body behind an object that can hide you from view is called:
A. cover.
B. concealment.
C. cowardly.
D. cowering. |
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Term
Which of the following procedures carries the highest risk of spreading TB to the EMT?
A. Endotracheal suctioning
B. Bag-valve-mask breathing
C. Modified jaw thrust
D. Oral airway placement |
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Definition
A. Endotracheal suctioning |
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Term
What U.S. entity established guidelines that require certain precautions to be taken to prevent the transmission of disease through contact with body fluids?
A. The Surgeon General
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C. Transportation and highway safety
D. Pathology and disease control |
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Definition
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Term
You are near the end of a 24-hour shift with your permanent partner. You have noticed that over the past two or three shifts, your partner has been very irritable, indecisive, and at time condescending to your patients. These findings are consistent with:
A. inadvertent operation syndrome.
B. a stress reaction.
C. social conversion.
D. cognitive dissonance. |
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In caring for the dying patient, it is important to:
A. avoid telling the family how serious the patient's condition is.
B. be honest about the situation and allow the family access to the patient.
C. keep the family away from the patient to avoid any emotional stress.
D. tell the patient that "everything will be all right." |
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Definition
B. be honest about the situation and allow the family access to the patient. |
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Term
When your pupils dilate, your heart rate increases, your bronchial passages dilate, and your blood sugar increases, what stage of stress response is this?
A. Alarm
B. Resolution
C. Resistance
D. Exhaustion |
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Term
Which of the following has historically caused the most EMS provider deaths?
A. Accidental needlestick
B. Stroke
C. Air medical crashes
D. Assault |
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Term
Which of the following poses the greatest risk of exposure to TB?
A. Private residences
B. Gyms and fitness centers
C. Places with domestic animals
D. Institutions such as nursing homes |
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Definition
D. Institutions such as nursing homes |
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Term
Alcohol-based hand cleaners are effective at:
A. killing anthrax.
B. helping to kill microorganisms.
C. reducing the risk of contracting TB.
D. removing visible contaminants. |
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Definition
B. helping to kill microorganisms. |
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Term
A car has struck an electrical pole, and there are live wires down on the car. A patient is trapped in the vehicle. What is the MOST appropriate action?
A. Approach the car cautiously, and watch for gasoline leaks.
B. Do not approach the car, and call the electric company.
C. Perform a rapid extrication, but do not touch the wires.
D. Have the fire department rescue the patient and bring him to you. |
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Definition
B. Do not approach the car, and call the electric company. |
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Term
In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is an EMT who has adapted to a stimulus such it no longer produces stress for him or her?
A. Resistance
B. Exhaustion
C. Recovery
D. Alarm |
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