Chapter 2 Questions Flashcards
During the grieving process, a "Why me?" response is an example of what might be said during which stage? A) Denial B) Bargaining C) Anger D) Depression
C) Anger
A paramedic has been exposed to repeated stressful emergency calls with no stress relief. His or her home life is also stressful. The paramedic has begun to lose concentration at work and is withdrawing from co-workers. What term best describes the paramedic's current state? A) Paranoia B) Delusions C) Chronic anxiety D) Depression
C) Chronic anxiety
What nervous system mediates the alarm reaction phase of a stress response? A) Peripheral B) Autonomic C) Central D) Asomatic
B) Autonomic
A steady diet rich in cold-water fish and canola oil will have what effect to the body?
A) Lowering blood cholesterol from an abundance of saturated fats
B) Rising blood cholesterol from trans fats
C) Rising blood cholesterol from unsaturated fats
D) Lowering blood cholesterol from polyunsaturated fats
D) Lowering blood cholesterol from polyunsaturated fats
A paramedic has been under extreme stress because of forced overtime following a flood in the local township. A small child was killed in the flood and the paramedic attempted to resuscitate the patient. The paramedic has not been able to deal with rising stress levels and is beginning to use some defense mechanisms to deal with this elevated stress. What term describes a paramedic that begins to criticize the patient care skills of other paramedics to cover for his or her own perceived mistakes in resuscitating the child? A) Projection B) Reaction formation C) Compensation D) Repression
A) Projection
Approximately what percentage of the human body is composed of water? A) 45% B) 35% C) 25% D) 55%
D) 55%
What form of stress is associated with the need to be liked? A) Environmental B) Personality C) Psychosocial D) Behavioral
B) Personality
A paramedic is talking to a patient with a newly identified heart disease. Which dietary guideline provides good advice for this patient?
A) Limit salt intake to about 12g (4800 mg sodium) daily.
B) Limit cholesterol to 200 mg a day
C) Favor foods with trans fats over those with polyunsaturated fats.
D) Eat one or two servings of fruits or vegetables daily.
B) Limit cholesterol to 200 mg a day
What action should a patient with total cholesterol of 200 mg/dl, LDL of 160 mg/dL take?
A) Decrease foods high in HDL
B) Make sure that the VLDL numbers are at least 200 mg/dL
C) Attempt to raise the LDL; this number is too low
D) Try to lower overall cholesterol intake
D) Try to lower overall cholesterol intake
An 80-year-old woman has just died in her home. Her anxious family members ask you how she is doing. What is the most appropriate response? A) "She has passed on" B) "She has died" C) "She is gone" D) "she is no longer with us"
B) “She has died”
What term is best described as a positive stress that is considered to be protective? A) Antistress B) Distress C) Eustress D) Prostress
C) Eustress
What is a benefit of performing isometric exercises?
A) Helps move a joint through a range of motion
B) Increases muscle bulk considerably
C) Aids in the development of tendon strength
D) Strengthens muscles at joint angles
D) Strengthens muscles at joint angles
What is the purpose of critical-incident stress management?
A) Gives medical direction the opportunity to provide a learning example, based on an emergency response?
B) Determines the fault for the unsuccessful outcome of an emergency response
C) Looks objectively at an emergency response and finds what went wrong
D) Allows emergency workers opportunities to vent their feelings
D) Allows emergency workers opportunities to vent their feelings
During the alarm reaction phase of the stress response, what physical reaction takes place? A) The pupils constrict B) The bronchial tree constricts C) Blood pressure drops D) ACTH is released
D) ACTH is released
What term describes an active process in which one gathers information and uses it to change or adjust to a new situation? A) Coping B) Projection C) Defense mechanism D) Mastery
A) Coping
How can most infectious diseases be avoided?
A) Handwashing and following universal precautions
B) Asking patients to wear a mask
C) Drinking water that has been boiled for at least 10 minutes
D) Cooking foods thoroughly to kill bacteria
A) Handwashing and following universal precautions
What are fats found primarily i n meat and dairy products that raise cholesterol levels in the blood called? A) Saturated fats B) Polyunsaturated fats C) Monounsaturated fats D) Omega-3 fatty acids
A) Saturated fats
How do 3- to 6-year old children deal with death and dying?
A) Might want a detailed explanation of what has happened
B) Might engage in magical thinking and feel responsible for the death
C) Are typically matter-of-fact and accept the death at face value
D) Are not old enough to be affected by a death in the family
B) Might engage in magical thinking and feel responsible for the death
What statement best describes Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s stages of death and dying?
A) Experienced in order by most grieving families
B) Usually complete within 60 to 90 days following the death of a loved one
C) Experienced by the dying patient only, not the family members
D) Not rigid and may fluctuate among stages and order in each person
D) Not rigid and may fluctuate among stages and order in each person
A veteran paramedic has been responding to emergency calls for 15 years. The person has developed \_\_\_\_\_ to the alarm response. A) Capacity B) Desensitization C) Resistance D) Tolerance
C) Resistance
A paramedic has been under extreme stress because of forced overtime following a flood in the local township. A small child was killed in the flood, and the paramedic attempted to resuscitate the patient. The paramedic has not been able to deal with rising stress levels and is beginning to use some defense mechanisms to deal with this elevated stress. What term describes a paramedic trying to keep the memories of the attempted resuscitation of the child out of conscious memory? A) Repression B) Reaction formation C) Compensation D) Projection
A) Repression
What rhythm is most likely disturbed if a paramedic works 12-hour day shifts for 3 days followed by 12-hour night shifts for 3 days? A) Circadian B) Circular C) Solar day D) Lunar tide
A) Circadian
What is an aspect of water-soluble vitamins?
A) Are stored in the liver and pancreas
B) Must be ingested through daily food intake
C) Are inorganic substances
D) Include vitamins A, D, E, and K
B) Must be ingested through daily food intake
What are two main components of wellness and physical well-being?
A) Adequate nutrition and minimal exercise
B) Mental and emotional health
C) Physical fitness and adequate nutrition
D) Prevention of disease and taking vitamins
B) Mental and emotional health
What is an element of essential amino acids?
A) Derived from carbohydrate sources only
B) Vitamins that can be ingested as tablets
C) Obtained from food sources
D) Produced in the body
C) Obtained from food sources
A paramedic has been under extreme stress because of forced overtime following a flood in the local township. A small child was killed in the flood, and the paramedic attempted to resuscitate the patient. The paramedic has not been able to deal with rising stress levels and is beginning to use some defense mechanisms to deal with this elevated stress. What term describes a paramedic that continues to be frustrated by the forced overtime but enthusiastically tells co-workers that he or she welcomes the overtime and the opportunity to help the flood victims? A) Reaction formation B) Repression C) Compensation D) Projection
A) Reaction formation
A paramedic beginning a new exercise program should aim to keep his or her hear rate in the target zone for \_\_\_\_\_ minutes to increase cardiovascular endurance. A) 60 B) 40 C) 80 D) 20
D) 20
