ALL WEST COAST EMT
JBL BLOCK 1 QUIZZES
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you
should:
A. Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces
B. Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product
directions
C. spray the contaminated areas and the immediately wipe them dry
with a towel
D. Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water - ANSWERS-Allow surfaces to air dry unless
otherwise indicated in the product directions.
Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from
reinfection after exposure?
A. Syphilis
B. Mumps
,C. Chickenpox
D. Rubella - ANSWERS-Syphilis
Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining
whether a person will become ill from certain germs?
A. Age
B. Immunity
C. Gender
D. Race - ANSWERS-Immunity
You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for 8
hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is
becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is MOST
effectively managed by:
A. Allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments
B. Providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers
C. Requesting a CISM team to provide on- scene peer support
D. Conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day -
ANSWERS-Requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer
support
If a person is partially immune to a particular disease, he or she:
,A. Might develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial
infection.
B. Must be revaccinated at least every 18 months to avoid infection.
C. Will not experience future illness, even if his or her immune
system is stressed.
D. Is not protected from a new infection if exposed to another
individual. - ANSWERS-Might develop illness from germs that lie
dormant from the initial infection.
You are summoned to a convalescent center for an 88-year-old female
with an altered mental status. A staff nurse advises you that the patient
has terminal cancer and her physician stated that she would probably
die within the next few hours; a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order
is presented to you. When caring for this patient, you should:
A. Begin chest compressions if she experiences cardiac arrest
B. Provide no interventions and transport to the hospital
C. Make her comfortable and provide emotional support
D. Depart the scene and allow her tie with dignity - ANSWERS-Make
her comfortable and provide emotional support
When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with
broken glass, it is best to wear:
A. Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves
B. Firefighter gloves only, to preserve manual dexterity
, C. Latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath
D. Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves - ANSWERS-
Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
A. Whenever you touch non-intact skin
B. when performing endotracheal intubation
C. During routine cleaning of the ambulance
D. While handling needles or other sharps - ANSWERS-When
performing endotracheal intubation
The hepatitis B vaccine program, a component of the infection control
plan, addresses all of the following issues, except:
A. Vaccine safety and efficacy
B. Record keeping and tracking
C. Postvaccine antibody titers
D. Family history off hepatitis - ANSWERS-Family history of
hepatitis
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations, an employer must:
JBL BLOCK 1 QUIZZES
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you
should:
A. Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces
B. Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product
directions
C. spray the contaminated areas and the immediately wipe them dry
with a towel
D. Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water - ANSWERS-Allow surfaces to air dry unless
otherwise indicated in the product directions.
Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from
reinfection after exposure?
A. Syphilis
B. Mumps
,C. Chickenpox
D. Rubella - ANSWERS-Syphilis
Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining
whether a person will become ill from certain germs?
A. Age
B. Immunity
C. Gender
D. Race - ANSWERS-Immunity
You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for 8
hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is
becoming frustrated and losing focus. This situation is MOST
effectively managed by:
A. Allowing each worker to sleep in 15- to 30-minute increments
B. Providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers
C. Requesting a CISM team to provide on- scene peer support
D. Conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day -
ANSWERS-Requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer
support
If a person is partially immune to a particular disease, he or she:
,A. Might develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial
infection.
B. Must be revaccinated at least every 18 months to avoid infection.
C. Will not experience future illness, even if his or her immune
system is stressed.
D. Is not protected from a new infection if exposed to another
individual. - ANSWERS-Might develop illness from germs that lie
dormant from the initial infection.
You are summoned to a convalescent center for an 88-year-old female
with an altered mental status. A staff nurse advises you that the patient
has terminal cancer and her physician stated that she would probably
die within the next few hours; a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order
is presented to you. When caring for this patient, you should:
A. Begin chest compressions if she experiences cardiac arrest
B. Provide no interventions and transport to the hospital
C. Make her comfortable and provide emotional support
D. Depart the scene and allow her tie with dignity - ANSWERS-Make
her comfortable and provide emotional support
When treating a patient who is trapped in a vehicle and covered with
broken glass, it is best to wear:
A. Thick firefighter gloves over two pairs of latex gloves
B. Firefighter gloves only, to preserve manual dexterity
, C. Latex gloves with thick leather gloves underneath
D. Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves - ANSWERS-
Puncture-proof leather gloves over your latex gloves
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
A. Whenever you touch non-intact skin
B. when performing endotracheal intubation
C. During routine cleaning of the ambulance
D. While handling needles or other sharps - ANSWERS-When
performing endotracheal intubation
The hepatitis B vaccine program, a component of the infection control
plan, addresses all of the following issues, except:
A. Vaccine safety and efficacy
B. Record keeping and tracking
C. Postvaccine antibody titers
D. Family history off hepatitis - ANSWERS-Family history of
hepatitis
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations, an employer must:
