Chapter 3: Public Health

Question 1

In contrast to secondary prevention, primary prevention focuses on:
A) rapid transport to an appropriate medical facility.
B) rehabilitating a person who has survived an injury.
C) keeping an injury from occurring in the first place.
D) reducing the effects of an injury that has already occurred.

Answer 1

C) keeping an injury from occurring in the first place.

Question 2

Many veteran EMS providers have embraced a leadership role in primary injury prevention after:
A) being requested to do so by their captain or chief.
B) witnessing too many episodes of needless suffering.
C) experiencing a personal loss due to a traumatic injury.
D) suffering burnout from caring for severely injured patients

Answer 2

B) witnessing too many episodes of needless suffering.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of secondary injury prevention?
A) Administering oxygen to a patient with a closed head injury
B) Inspecting a child safety seat to ensure that it is installed properly
C) Transporting a patient from home to a physical therapy appointment
D) Conducting a seminar regarding the appropriate use of bicycle helmets

Answer 3

A) Administering oxygen to a patient with a closed head injury

Question 4

According to the Haddon matrix, which of the following is an example of a pre-event strategy used to prevent injury of a child who is riding in a motor vehicle?
A) Reducing driving during high-risk times
B) Training bystanders in basic pediatric first aid
C) A driver maintaining control of his or her vehicle
D) Outfitting ambulances with pediatric-sized equipment

Answer 4

A) Reducing driving during high-risk times