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1
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Which of the following foods provides the safest, most reliable source for long-term energy production?

A. Fish

B. Pasta

C. Cheese

D. Chicken

A

B. Pasta

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Which of the following bodily fluids has the least chance of transmitting an infectious disease?

A. Saliva

B. Blood

C. Amniotic Fluid

D. Cerebrospinal Fluid

A

A. Saliva

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Which of the following physiologic responses is common during an acute stress reaction?

A. Decreased respirations.

B. Pupillary constriction.

C. Bradycardia and hypotension.

D. Increased blood glucose levels.

A

D. Increased blood glucose levels.

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Warning signs of stress include which of the following?

A. Indecisiveness

B. Increased appetite

C. Increased sexual drive

D. Willingness to work extra shifts

A

A. Indecisiveness

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Which of the following is not a typical warning sign of stress?

A. Isolation

B. Increased appetite

C. Inability to concentrate

D. Irritability towards coworkers.

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B. Increased appetite

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The concept of standard precautions assumes that:

A. Only blood, semen, and vaginal secretions can transmit communicable diseases to health care providers.

B. Patient’s with bloodborne diseases such as HIV or hepatitis B can transmit the disease by coughing.

C. Every patient is potentially infected or can spread an organism that could be transmitted in the health care setting.

D. A patient is not capable of transmitting a communicable disease unless he or she is coughing or sneezing.

A

C. Every patient is potentially infected or can spread an organism that could be transmitted in the health care setting.

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A critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) should ideally be held within how many hours after the incident?

A. 2-3 hours

B. 6-12 hours

C. 12-24 hours

D. 24-72 hours

A

D. 24-72 hours

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After being told of the death of her husband, a middle aged woman asks, “Why are you lying to me?” What stage of the grieving process is this typical of?

A. Anger

B. Bargaining

C. Depression

D. Denial

A

D. Denial

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Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to the family member of a patient who has just died?

A. Things will get better in time.

B. You’re not the only one who suffers.

C. This must be hard for you to accept.

D. I know exactly what you are experiencing.

A

C. This must be hard for you to accept.

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Which of the following is the most effective way of preventing the spread of disease?

A. Keep your immunizations current.

B. Always wear gloves when assessing a patient.

C. Thoroughly wash your hands after every patient contact.

D. Take prophylactic antibiotics after treating of all patients.

A

C. Thoroughly wash your hands after every patient contact.

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You arrive at the scene of a domestic violence situation. As you approach the doorway of the apartment, you hear screaming and the statement “He has a gun!” At this point, you should:

A. Call for law enforcement and carefully enter the apartment.

B. Carefully enter the apartment to assess for injured patients.

C. Stay where you are and ask the person to drop the weapon.

D. Retreat immediately and call for law enforcement assistance.

A

D. Retreat immediately and call for law enforcement assistance.

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At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken, and power lines are lying across the car. The driver of the car is responsive, but reporting neck pain. You should:

A. Don rubber gloves and rapidly extricate the driver.

B. Remove the wires from the car and continue the extrication.

C. Mark off a danger zone around the car and downed lines.

D. Ask the driver to carefully get out of the car and walk to the ambulance.

A

C. Mark off a danger zone around the car and downed lines.

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When you suction a patient’s airway, the minimum personal protective equipment the AEMT should wear is:

A. Examination gloves only.

B. Gloves and eye protection.

C. Gloves, a HEPA respirator, and a gown.

D. Gloves, eye protection, and a face shield.

A

D. Gloves, eye protection, and a face shield.

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While caring for a 40-year-old male with shortness of breath and a history of tuberculosis, the AEMT should place a:

A. Surgical mask on himself and a nasal cannula on the patient.

B. HEPA respirator on the patient and a surgical mask on himself.

C. Surgical mask on himself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient.

D. HEPA respirator on himself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient.

A

D. HEPA respirator on himself and a nonrebreathing mask on the patient.

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Which of the following personnel are typically not involved in a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)?

A. Peer counselors.

B. Mental health professionals.

C. Workers directly involved in the incident.

D. Supervisors of those involved in the incident.

A

D. Supervisors of those involved in the incident.

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Critical incident stress management is a program designed to:

A. Evaluate personnel performance during a critical incident.

B. Confront the responses to critical incidents and defuse them.

C. Debrief press and media on details of a critical incident.

D. Investigate civilian complaints during a critical incident.

A

B. Confront the responses to critical incidents and defuse them.

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You have just established an IV on a critically injured patient. As you prepare to dispose of the needle in the appropriate container, you get stuck with the needle. You should:

A. Immerse your wound in water or a sterile saline solution.

B. Report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible.

C. Ignore the would, since this was not a significant exposure.

D. Cease patient care and immediately seek medical attention.

A

B. Report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible.

18
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You are assessing a seriously ill patient when he suddenly becomes very angry and starts yelling at you. After ensuring your own safety, you should:

A. Remain tolerant and avoid becoming defensive.

B. Take the patient’s anger as a personal attack.

C. Immediately disengage from care of the patient.

D. Ask the patient if he has any psychiatric problems.

A

A. Remain tolerant and avoid becoming defensive.

19
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You are dispatched for a young male who, according to witnesses, is “not acting right.” The patient is found sitting on the ground outside of a grocery store, rocking back and forth. He has blood on his arm from an apparent would to his wrist. You should:

A. Quickly make contact with him and control the bleeding from his wrist.

B. Talk to him as you approach him, but be prepared for him to turn violent.

C. Ask the patient to stand up so you can assess his balance and coordination.

D. Recognize that his movements are purposeful and do not suggest violence.

A

B. Talk to him as you approach him, but be prepared for him to turn violent.

20
Q

If you use a waterless hand washing substitute in the field, it is important to:

A. Thoroughly wash your hands with water as soon as possible.

B. Allow the solution to evaporate without rubbing your hands together.

C. Immediately dry the waterless substitute from your hands with a paper towel.

D. Avoid washing you hands with water as it will deactivate the waterless substitute.

A

A. Thoroughly wash your hands with water as soon as possible.

21
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When assisting with the delivery of a baby, the minimum standard precautions you should take include:

A. Gloves, mask, and gown.

B. Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection.

C. Mask, gown, and thorough hand washing.

D. Eye protection, gloves, and a HEPA respirator.

A

B. Gloves, mask, gown, and eye protection.

22
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A man is experiencing significant anxiety and depression regarding the impending death of his wife. However, the wife is trying to comfort her husband by telling him that she loves him and is prepared to die. What stage of the grieving process is the patient experiencing?

A. Denial

B. Bargaining

C. Depression

D. Acceptance

A

D. Acceptance

23
Q

Which of the following statements regarding rescue breathing and disease transmission is correct?

A. The pocket face mask with one-way valve provides better rescuer protection than the bag-mask device.

B. Although disease transmission is unlikely, mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is rarely necessary in the field.

C. The risk of disease transmission to the rescuer is higher when performing rescue breathing on older patients.

D. There are numerous documented cases of disease transmission following mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing.

A

B. Although disease transmission is unlikely, mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is rarely necessary in the field

24
Q

Common hazards associated with a structural fire include all of the following, except:

A. Carbon dioxide deficiency.

B. High ambient temperatures.

C. Decreased oxygen availability.

D. The risk of building collapse.

A

A. Carbon dioxide deficiency.

25
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Physical signs that indicate an emotionally disturbed patient may become violent include all of the following, except:

A. Inability to sit still.

B. Large physical stature.

C. Bizarre speech patterns.

D. Tense or rigid posture.

A

B. Large physical stature.

26
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After several years in EMS, you begin to experience chronic stress. An effective way to deal with this is to:

A. Leave EMS and pursue another profession.

B. Sustain friends or activities outside of EMS.

C. Maintain “zero tolerance” for problematic patients.

D. Manage the stress in seclusion so you can concentrate.

A

B. Sustain friends or activities outside of EMS.

27
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You arrive at the scene of an overturned semi-trailer truck. There is an odd odor in the air and you can see material leaking form the truck. After ensuring that fire department and law enforcement personnel are notified, you should:

A. Use binoculars to try to read the placard.

B. Carefully assess the driver of the truck.

C. Rapidly extricate the driver from the truck.

D. Decontaminate the driver of the truck.

A

A. Use binoculars to try to read the placard.

28
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What is the difference between cover and concealment?

A. Cover provides protection by hiding behind bushes.

B. Cover will not adequately protect you from hostile fire.

C. Cover involves the use of an impenetrable barrier.

D. Cover is the least preferred method of personal protection.

A

C. Cover involves the use of an impenetrable barrier.

29
Q

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?

A. HIV cannot enter the bloodstream through intact skin.

B. A vaccination for HIV is available for EMS personnel.

C. Most patients infected with HIV have signs and symptoms.

D. HIV is an acute bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes.

A

A. HIV cannot enter the bloodstream through intact skin.

30
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The AEMT should wear double gloves when caring for a patient who:

A. Is infected with HIV or hepatitis B.

B. Is coughing and has a history of tuberculosis.

C. Has widespread abrasions and capillary bleeding.

D. Is bleeding heavily from a large artery laceration.

A

D. Is bleeding heavily from a large artery laceration.

31
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Which of the following is an example of exposure via indirect contact?

A. HIV is transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact.

B. A patient coughs up droplets of blood into the AEMT’s eyes and mouth.

C. An AEMT is stuck with a needle that she used to start an IV on a patient.

D. An injured patient bleeds into an uncovered cut on the AEMT’s forearm.

A

C. An AEMT is stuck with a needle that she used to start an IV on a patient.

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