Chapter 02 - Workforce Safety and Wellness

Question 1

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:

A. inanimate objects.

B. smoke or dust.

C. animals or insects.

D. direct contact.

Answer 1

C. animals or insects.

Question 2

While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another EMT several days later . Which route of transmission does this scenario describe?

A. Airborne

B. Vector-borne

C. Direct contact

D. Indirect contact

Answer 2

D. Indirect contact

Question 3

General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?

A. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery

B. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery

C. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion

D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

Answer 3

D. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

Question 4

Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:

A. quickly begin the triage process

B. put on high-visibility safety vests

C. report to the incident commander

D. assist with vehicle stabilization

Answer 4

B. put on high-visibility safety vests

Question 5

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

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

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct?

A. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously

B. It is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages

C. The grieving process typically begins with severe depression

D. Bargaining is the most unpleasant stage of the grieving process

Answer 6

A. The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously