Chapter 2

Question 1

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:

Answer 1

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 emergency medical technician (EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe?

Answer 2

Indirect contact

Question 3

The EMT’s first priority is __________.

Answer 3

personal safety

Question 4

What is an effective stress management strategy?

Answer 4

Developing a social network outside of EMS

Question 5

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

Answer 5

wash your hands in between patient contacts.

Question 6

Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:

Answer 6

when performing endotracheal intubation.

Question 7

After assessing a patient’s blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:

Answer 7

report the incident to your supervisor after the call.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:

Answer 9

have been infected with hepatitis in the past.

Question 10

Is there a vaccine against HIV?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

General adaptation syndrome is characterized by:

Answer 11

Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

Question 12

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

Answer 12

requests sexual favors in exchange for something else.

Question 13

The MOST serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:

Answer 13

substandard or inappropriate patient care.

Question 14

You are transporting an elderly woman who has possibly experienced a stroke. She is obviously scared but is unable to talk and cannot move the entire right side of her body. In addition to providing the medical care that she needs, you should:

Answer 14

acknowledge that she is scared and tell her that you will take good care of her.

Question 15

At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should:

Answer 15

mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.

Question 16

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 personnel are directing traffic. After parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:

Answer 16

put on high-visibility safety vests

Question 17

Which of the following would provide the EMT with the BEST cover in a situation involving active gunfire?

Answer 17

A concrete barricade

Question 18

What is the quickest source of energy but lasts less than half a day?

Answer 18

Glucose

Question 19

What is the most reliable source for long term energy production?

Answer 19

Carbohydrates