Chapter 2 - Workforce Safety & Wellness

Question 1

The general adaptation syndrome is characterized by which do the following phases?

a. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
b. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
c. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
d. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery

Answer 1

a. alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery

Question 2

Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
A. Direct contact
B. Smoke or dust
C. Inanimate objects
D. Animals or insects

Answer 2

D. Animals or insects

Question 3

When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
A. Spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel
B. Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water
C. Use bleach and water solutions at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces
D. Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
A. It is far more contagious than hepatitis B
B. There is no vaccine against HIV infection
C. HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood
D. It is easily transmittable in the EMS field

Answer 4

B. There is no vaccine against HIV infection

Question 5

You are transporting a 40-year old man with respiratory distress. The patient tells you that he recently had a positive tuberculosis (TB) skin test and is currently being evaluated for TB. You should:
A. Remain at least 3 feet away from the patient and apply a surgical mask on him
B. Apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself
C. Apply a sterile surgical mask on yourself and a HEPA respirator on the patient
D. Apply a nasal cannula on the patient and a sterile surgical mask on yourself

Answer 5

B. Apply a nonrebreathing mask on the patient and a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator on yourself

Question 6

Critical incident stress management (CISM) can occur at an ongoing scene in all of the following, EXCEPT:

a. Before personnel are preparing to renter the scene.
b. Before leaving the scene after the incident is resolved.
c. When personnel are assessed for signs and symptoms of distress during periods of rest.
d. When patients are being assessed or treated.

Answer 6

d. When patients are being assessed or treated.