Chapter 2: Workforce Saftey and Wellness

Question 1

A disease that can be spread from person to person is known as

Answer 1

A communicable disease

Question 2

The MOST effective way of preventing the spread of disease is

Answer 2

Handwashing

Question 3

While caring for a trauma patient the EMT has blood splashed into her eyes. This is an example of

Answer 3

Exposure

Question 4

Protective measures that prevent health care workers from coming into contact with germs are referred to as

Answer 4

Standard precautions

Question 5

What is the second stage of response in the stress response known as the general adaptation syndrome

Answer 5

Reaction and resistance

Question 6

____ is the fuel to make the body run

Answer 6

Food

Question 7

Which stage of grieving commonly results in blame

Answer 7

Anger, hostility

Question 8

Placards are used on

Answer 8

Buildings

Question 9

The five most common hazards associated with a structural fire include

Answer 9

Smoke, oxygen deficiency, high ambient temperatures, toxic gases, and building collapse