The Well-Being of the Paramedic

Question 1

To avoid infectious diseases, the paramedic should wear protective clothing such as:

A. Leather gloves
B. Latex gloves
C. A helmet
D. Turnout gear

Answer 1

B. Latex or nonlatex gloves such as Nitrile gloves should be worn with every patient to protect from infectious disease.

Question 2

Professional attributes are important to maximize effectiveness as a paramedic. Meeting the physical demands of the job include:

A. Leadership ability
B. Good moral character
C. Good eyesight and color vision
D. Being able to make appropriate decisions quickly

Answer 2

D. Being able to make appropriate decisions quickly

Question 3

Death and dying are inherent parts of emergency medical care. The five stages of grief include which of the following:

A. Bargaining
B. Euphoria
C. Defeat
D. Relief

Answer 3

A. Bargaining

Question 4

The refusal of the patient to accept the possibility of death occurs during the ______ stage.

A. Anger
B. Denial
C. Bargaining
D. Relief

Answer 4

B. Denial

Question 5

A state of exhaustion and irritability that can markedly decrease one’s effectiveness in delivering emergency medical care is referred to as:

A. Eustress
B. Stress
C. Anguish
D. Burnout

Answer 5

D Burnout