Ch. 2

Question 1

A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ____ hours following the incident.

Answer 1

72

Question 2

Hazards that are associated with a structural fire include risk of building collapse, smoke and toxic gases, and high ambient temperatures, but does not include

Answer 2

cardon dioxide deficiency

Question 3

Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because theu

Answer 3

offer little or no side protection

Question 4

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

Answer 4

requests sexual favors in exchange for something else

Question 5

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

Answer 5

wear at least three layers of clothing

Question 6

The most important consdieration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is

Answer 6

ensuring your personal safety

Question 7

The most serious consequences of drug and alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is

Answer 7

substandard or inappropriate patient care

Question 8

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

Answer 8

wash your hands in between patient contacts

Question 9

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

Answer 9

ensure the vehicle is stable

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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