Chapter 2: Workforce Safety

Question 1

________ is caused by organisms within the body

Answer 1

infectious disease

Question 2

a _______ can be spread from one person to another and from one species to another

Answer 2

communicable

Question 3

infection risk can be minimized by:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 3

1. immunizations
2. protective techniques
3. handwashing

Question 4

transmission =

Answer 4

the way an infectious disease is spread

Question 5

routes of transmission include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Answer 5

1. direct contact (like blood)
2. indirect contact (like needlestick)
3. airborne
4. foodborne
5. vector-borne

Question 6

_____ is the number one way to protect yourself from infectious disease

Answer 6

hand hygiene

Question 7

list the two types of sexual harassment

Answer 7

1. quid pro quo

2. hostile work environment

Question 8

list the 5 stages of grieving

Answer 8

1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
4. depression
5. acceptance

Question 9

_______ are some of the most unstable and potentially lethal situations that an EMS provider will face

Answer 9

vehicle collisions

Question 10

standard precautions for a patient with signs of the flu include ____ and ______

Answer 10

gloves and mask

Question 11

_____ is the federal agency that conducts and supports public health

Answer 11

CDC

Question 12

_______ is the presence of infectious organisms on or in objects such as dressing or water

Answer 12

contamination

Question 13

the most likely fluid to expose an EMT to HIV is

Answer 13

blood

Question 14

______ develops and publishes guidelines concerning decreasing the risk of infection in the workplace

Answer 14

OSHA

Question 15

how many layers should you wear in cold weather

Answer 15

3 layers

Question 16

______ is the individual in the department or agency that is charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues

Answer 16

infection control officer

Question 17

_______ are protective measures that EMT takes when dealing with objects, blood, body fluids or other potentially hazardous materials

Answer 17

standard precautions (goal is to interrupt the transmission of germs)

Question 18

______ is a process that was developed to address acute stress situations and decrease the likelihood of PTSD after a highly stressful incident

Answer 18

CISM

Question 19

stage of the grieving process identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the desire to die is

Answer 19

depression

Question 20

when dealing with the death of a child the EMT should

Answer 20

acknowledge to the family that the child is dead

Question 21

three stages of GAS (general adaptation system)

Answer 21

alarm response, reaction and resistance, recovery or exhaustion

Question 22

pause to ______ if you suspect a patient has a communicable disease

Answer 22

don appropriate PPE

Question 23

the carrier of an infectious organism may _______

Answer 23

never know that they have the disease

Question 24

if you arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a truck with a black and white diamond shaped label stating corrosive that is leaking fluid you should

Answer 24

keep a safe distance from the scene and notify dispatch of a hazardous material

Question 25

at violent situations EMS personnel should only enter the scene only when

Answer 25

law enforcement indicates it is safe

Question 26

a ________ occurs when the EMT is exposed to prolonged or excessive stress

Answer 26

cumulative stress reaction