West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is PPE? ✔✔Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you
wear? ✔✔Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? ✔✔Wear a gown and double
gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission?
✔✔Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your hands
after each patient interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? ✔✔En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? ✔✔Hand washing
,What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? ✔✔Place in a
"sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object ✔✔Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? ✔✔A contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful
organisms within the body? ✔✔Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. ✔✔Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
✔✔Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust ✔✔Airborne
Transmission
, The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease ✔✔Foodborne
Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to
another. ✔✔Vector-borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? ✔✔Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining,
Depression, and Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the
desire to die? ✔✔Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as
✔✔Denial
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or
promise to change one's lifestyle is known as ✔✔Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as ✔✔Acceptance
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is PPE? ✔✔Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you
wear? ✔✔Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? ✔✔Wear a gown and double
gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission?
✔✔Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your hands
after each patient interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? ✔✔En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? ✔✔Hand washing
,What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? ✔✔Place in a
"sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object ✔✔Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? ✔✔A contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful
organisms within the body? ✔✔Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. ✔✔Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
✔✔Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust ✔✔Airborne
Transmission
, The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease ✔✔Foodborne
Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to
another. ✔✔Vector-borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? ✔✔Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining,
Depression, and Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the
desire to die? ✔✔Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as
✔✔Denial
The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or
promise to change one's lifestyle is known as ✔✔Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as ✔✔Acceptance
