Chapter 2 Quiz

Question 1

A survey of more than 30,000 EMS personnel found that chronic and critical incident stressors may increase an EMS provider's risk for
A) Cancer
B) Heart disease
C) Diabetes
D) Posttraumatic stress

Answer 1

D) Posttraumatic stress

Question 2

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's excercise pyramid, which activity should be performed two to three days per week?
A) Stretching
B) Playing soccer 
C) Walking to work
D) Jogging

Answer 2

A) Stretching

Question 3

How do saturated fats raise cholesterol levels?
A) They are absorbed more efficiently than are unsaturated fats
B) They inhibit absorbtion of cholesterol-lowering substances found in certain foods
C) They are more prevalent and are consumed at higher rates than are unsaturated fats
D) They inhibit the pathway though which excess cholesterol is normally removed

Answer 3

D) They inhibit the pathway though which excess cholesterol is normally removed

Question 4

In what year did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention develop recommendations for prevention of HIV transmission in health care settings?
A) 1980
B) 1996
C) 1987
D) 2004

Answer 4

C) 1987

Question 5

Melatonin is secreted by the
A) Pineal gland
B) Pituitary gland
C) Adrenal glands
D) Thyroid gland

Answer 5

A) Pineal gland

Question 6

Saturated fats should be limited to what percentage of daily calories?
A) 30 
B) 10 
C) 20
D) 5

Answer 6

B) 10

Question 7

The nutrient that activates enzymes, which releases energy and promotes bone growth, is
A) Vitamin K
B) Iron
C) Chromium
D) Magnesium

Answer 7

D) Magnesium

Question 8

Which of the following is part of the physiologic response to stress?
A) Bronchial constriction
B) Mobilization of glucose
C) Pupillary constriction
D) Increase rate of digestion

Answer 8

B) Mobilization of glucose

Question 9

Which of the following should a paramedic do in the event of a potential exposure to an infectious disease?
A) Wait 24 to 48 hours then document the situation
B) Obtain a full medical follow-up
C) Irrigate the area of contact with cold water
D) Conduct an incident investigation

Answer 9

B) Obtain a full medical follow-up

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding critical incident stress management is accurate
A) It is optional, but not currently a mandatory intervention
B) It is based on a partnership between mental health professionals and individual workers
C) It has shown significant benefits for reducing posttraumatic stress disorder
D) It evolved from a critical incident debriefing concept developed in the 1940’s

Answer 10

A) It is optional, but not currently a mandatory intervention