Ch 3: Wellnessand Safety Of The Emergency Medical Responder

Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to be considered a significant stressor for the Emergency Medical Responder?

Working a single-vehicle crash
An uncomplicated childbirth
A pediatric patient with serious trauma
An emergency worker with an ankle injury

Answer 1

A pediatric patient with serious trauma

Question 2

What is the term that refers to the approach that all patients are considered infectious until proven otherwise?

pathogenic precautions
universal precautions
standard precautions
EMR basic precautions

Answer 2

universal precautions

Question 3

Under the right conditions, pathogens can enter the body, multiply, and produce harmful effects. Which of the following is NOT a way they enter the body?

ingestion
injection
absorption
exculpation

Answer 3

exculpation

Question 4

infections are caused by organisms such as…

A. viruses, bacteria
B. viruses, tuberculosis
C. pathogens, bacteria
D. bacteria, meningitis

Answer 4

A. viruses, bacteria

Question 5

Which of the following is are all types of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

a. uniform, synthetic gloves, gowns
b. face masks, gowns, alcohol-based hand cleaner
C. uniform, alcohol-based hand cleaner, eye protection
D. face masks, synthetic gloves, eye protection

Answer 5

D. face masks, synthetic gloves, eye protection

Question 6

To ensure they are not carriers, Emergency Medical Responders should be screened for:

A. tuberculosis
b. tetanus.
C. hepatitis.
D. HIV

Answer 6

A. tuberculosis.

Question 7

It is critical that all Emergency Medical Responders wear __________ whenever a patient is suspected of having tuberculosis.

A. eye shields or goggles
B. a HEPA respirator or N95 mask
c. a disposable gown and mask
d. impervious boots and a helmet

Answer 7

B. a HEPA respirator or N95 mask

Question 8

If hand washing is indicated but you are in the field without soap and water available, what should you do?

A. Wear gloves until soap and water are available
B. Do nothing now, but make sure that gloves are used on the next call
C. Take yourself out of service until soap and water can be found
D. Use an alcohol-based hand cleaner

Answer 8

D. Use an alcohol-based hand cleaner

Question 9

For which type of call would you be most likely to use a gown?

a. A child with a fever
b. An elderly gentleman complaining of abdominal pain
C. A woman giving birth
d. An assault victim with no active bleeding

Answer 9

C. A woman giving birth

Question 10

Ifan Emergency Medical Responder has an exposure and the contamination involves the eyes, it is recommended that irrigation be done for a minimum of:

a. 10 minutes.
B. 20 minutes,
C. 30 minutes,
d. 45 minutes.

Answer 10

B. 20 minutes,