Well- Being of the Emergency First Responder Flashcards
Ch2
Emotions commonly experienced by Emergency First Responders, patients, and family members in a stressful situation include all the following EXCEPT:
a. Anxiety
b. Pain
c. Depression
d. Patience
d. Patience
You respond to a major motor vehicle crash. Two patients are severely injured. You begin
breathing fast and notice your pulse is racing. You feel tense and start to shake. Which of the following statements is TRUE about feelings experienced during a major incident?
a. These feelings are abnormal and not commonly experienced by First Responders.
b. These feelings are abnormal and you should report them to your partner immediately.
c. These feelings are normal signs of anxiety in a stressful situation.
d. These feelings are normal but are not usually experienced by First Responders at a major
incident.
c. These feelings are normal signs of anxiety in a stressful situation.
You respond to the scene of a patient with difficulty breathing. The patient has lung
cancer. You try to put oxygen on him and he yells at you. He complains that you didn’t do
it right. The patient is presenting with which of the following stages of grief?
a. Denial
b. Anger
c. Bargaining
d. Depression
b. Anger
Which of the following include the five stages of grieving that may be experienced by persons involved with death and dying?
a. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
b. Guilt, indecisiveness, joy, depression, isolation
c. Acceptance, comfort, anxiety, guilt, irritability
d. Isolation, respect, comfort, relief, depression
a. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Which of the following steps should you take in your approach to the family confronted with death and dying?
a. Reassure them that the patient will be fine and not to worry.
b. Limit the control you provide to the patient and family.
c. Reassure them that everything is being done to help.
d. Be prepared for everyone to be angry as they often pass through the same stages together.
c. Reassure them that everything is being done to help.
Emergency First Responders respond to the scene of a child involved in a motor vehicle
crash. The child has been severely injured and dies while the First Responder is caring for
her. Which of the following is true of this situation?
a. The Emergency First Responder caring for this child may complain of sleep disturbances,
distressing dreams, anger, or changes in eating habits.
b. This is not the type of incident that Emergency First Responders have difficulty managing
or dealing with afterward.
c. This is a disaster and a disaster team should be activated to assist the Emergency First
Responder in managing this situation.
d. This is a stressful incident but will not require the use of a critical incident stress
debriefing team.
a. The Emergency First Responder caring for this child may complain of sleep disturbances, distressing dreams, anger, or changes in eating habits.
Which steps can an Emergency First Responder take to reduce stress?
a. Eat a balanced diet, maintain family and friend time, reduce consumption of caffeine
and alcohol.
b. Maintain your regular consumption of caffeine and alcohol, reduce protein intake, limit
family and friend time.
c. Sleep as much as needed even if it seems excessive, focus on work, and limit outside
activities.
d. Control and suppress your feelings, decrease any additional requirements on your time,
have an occasional drink to relax.
a. Eat a balanced diet, maintain family and friend time, reduce consumption of caffeine and alcohol.
At the scene of a motor vehicle crash the patient is trapped in the vehicle. With which of
the following hazards should the Emergency First Responder be concerned?
a. The possibility of sharp metal and glass
b. Exposure to the patient’s blood
c. The possibility that the vehicle may be leaking harmful fluids
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following is TRUE of standard precautions?
a. Standard Precautions are necessary only when the Emergency First Responder
knows the patient has an infectious disease.
b. Use of Standard Precautions are primarily designed to protect the
Emergency First Responder from blood-borne infections.
c. Standard Precautions is necessary because as an Emergency First Responder,
some of the most serious hazards you may face are invisible.
d. Immunizations such as tetanus and HBV can be taken instead of using Standard Precautions.
c. Standard Precautions is necessary because as an Emergency First Responder, some of the most serious hazards you may face are invisible.
You are responding to a local nursing care home. Your patient is an elderly male with
pneumonia. The nursing staff informs you that the patient has tuberculosis. As an
Emergency First Responder, which of the following actions should you take?
a. Wear gloves and a HEPA mask
b. Wear a gown, gloves, and eye protection
c. Wear utility gloves and a surgical mask
d. Obtain a tuberculosis immunization
a. Wear gloves and a HEPA mask
Which immunizations are recommended for all healthcare providers?
a. Tetanus
b. Hepatitis B
c. Measles, mumps, and flu
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
You are transporting a child with meningitis. Your partner recommends you fill out an exposure report. Which of the following is NOT a part of the standard reporting process?
a. The date and time you were exposed
b. What type of body fluid you were exposed to
c. How much body fluid you were exposed to and the who the source was
d. Previous exposures and results
d. Previous exposures and results
You respond to a possible “shooting.” Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, mask, and gown should
be considered.
b. Do not enter the scene until it has been secured by law enforcement.
c. Avoid disturbing anything at the scene when possible.
d. Delay treating the patient until his or her clothing has been secured for
evidence
d. Delay treating the patient until his or her clothing has been secured for evidence.
Which of the following scenes would be safe for an Emergency First Responder to enter?
a. A frantic family member calls you into a home in which shots have
been fired.
b. A group of people motion you into a crowd for the victim of a
stabbing.
c. A patient lying in a pool of unknown chemicals calls to you for help.
d. A police officer directs you to the victim of a family altercation.
d. A police officer directs you to the victim of a family altercation.
You are preparing to disinfect the stretcher used by a patient who was bleeding from an open chest wound. You should do which of the following?
a. Wash the stretcher with a soap and water mixture.
b. Clean the stretcher with a bleach and water mixture.
c. Use a sterile saline solution.
d. Clean the area with chemicals that cause a thermal reaction.
b. Clean the stretcher with a bleach and water mixture.
