CH 2: Workforce Safety & Wellness - Practice Questions

a disease that can be spread from person-to-person is known as

a. an infectious disease

b. a communicable disease

c. a transmittable disease

d. a spreadable disease

a communicable disease

the MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is

a. handwashing

b. keeping your immunizations up to date

c. placing a HEPA respirator on the patient

d. wearing goggles, gloves, a gown, and a mask

handwashing

while caring for a trauma patient, the EMT has blood splashed into her eyes. this is an example of

a. infection

b. exposure

c. indirect contact

d. transmission

exposure

blood splattered into the eyes is an example of what kind of contact

direct contact

protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with germs are referred to as:

a. exposure

b. standard precautions

c. transmission

d. PPE

standard precautions

what is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general adaptation syndrome?

a. recovery

b. exhaustion

c. alarm

d. reaction and resistance

recovery and resistance

a condition characterized by reexperiencing an event and overresponding to stimuli that recall the event is called

a. acute stress reaction

b. delayed stress reaction

c. cumulative stress reaction

d. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

what is the fuel that makes the body run

a. sleep

b. exercise

c. food

d. work/life balance

food

what stage of grieving commonly results in blame

a. denial

b. anger, hostility

c. bargaining

d. depression

anger, hostility

placards are used on

a. buildings

b. individual packages

c. storage lockers

d. storage papers

buildings

placards are used for

buildings and transportation vehicles

the five most common hazards associated with a structural fire include

a. smoke, oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, and building collapse

b. smoke, oxygen deficiency, inhalation of tar particles, injury from breaking glass, and building collapse

c. smoke, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, electric shock, and inhalation of tar particles

d. oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, electric shock, and injury from breaking glass

smoke, oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, and building collapse

a critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ___ hours following the incident

a. 72

b. 6

c. 24

d. 12

72

a positive TB skin test indicates that

a. you have been exposed to TB
b. you are actively infected with TB
c. the TB disease is currently dormant but might later become active

d. you have never been exposed to TB

you have been exposed to TB

characteristics of eustress following dispatch to a high-speed motor vehicle collision may include

a. the inability to remain focused, because the task at hand is demanding

b. long-term feelings of being overwhelmed by the nature of the call

c. increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation

d. short term loss of energy due to the high physical demands of the job

increased self image from performing well under a challenging situation

general adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases

a. delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery

b. reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion

c. immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery

d. alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

hazards that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following except

a. carbon dioxide deficiency

b. high ambient temperatures

c. risk of building collapse

d. smoke and toxic gases

carbon dioxide deficiency

prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they

a. have large rounded lenses

b. are not secured with a strap

c. do not have shatterproof lenses

d. offer little or no side protection

offer little or no side protection

quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser

a. stares at certain parts of another person’s anatomy

b. makes rude remarks about a person’s body parts

c. touches another person without his or her consent

d. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else

requests sexual favors in exchange for something else

the capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called

a. distress

b. wellness

c. eustress

d. resilience

resilience

the most effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to

a. avoid outer clothing with zippers

b. wear at least three layers of clothing

c. wear a heavy, thick jacket or coat

d. wear socks made of heavy-duty cotton

wear at least three layers of clothing

the most important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is

a. evacuating the bystanders

b. ensuring your personal safety

c. identifying the hazardous material

d. calling the hazardous materials team

ensuring your personal safety

the most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is

a. low morale and frequently missed shifts

b. tension among coworkers and supervisors

c. punitive action and the loss of a job

d. substandard or inappropriate patient care

substandard or inappropriate patient care

the simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to

a. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis

b. ensure that your immunizations are up to date

c. wash your hands in between patient contacts

d. undergo an annual physical examination

wash your hands in between patient contacts

the spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to

a. noncompliance with standard precautions

b. excessive blood splashing or splattering

c. lack of proper immunizations

d. careless handling of sharps

careless handling of sharps

vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you

a. have been infected with hepatitis A in the past

b. have a weak immune system

c. are older than 35 years of age

d. received a hepatitis B vaccination

have been infected with hepatitis A in the past

vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via

a. inanimate objects

b. direct contact

c. smoke or dust

d. animals or insects

animals or insects

what should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle

a. request another ambulance

b. contact medical control

c. check for other patients

d. ensure the vehicle is stable

ensure the vehicle is stable

when decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should

a. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water

b. use bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces

c. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions

d. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel

allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions

which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure

a. syphilis

b. chickenpox

c. rubella

d. mumps

syphilis

which of the following is the most significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs?

a. race

b. gender

c. immunity

d. age

immunity

you have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for eight hours. many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. this situation is most effectively managed by

a. providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers

b. allowing each workers to sleep in 15-30 minute increments

c. conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day

d. requesting a CISM team to provide on scene peer support

equesting a CISM team to provide on scene peer support