West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam

What is PPE? - ANSWER Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANSWER Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER En route to a call What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? - ANSWER Hand washing What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? - ANSWER Place in a "sharps" container The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - ANSWER Indirect contact What is a communicable disease? - ANSWER A contagious disease What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? - ANSWER Infectious disease The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. - ANSWER Direct Contact Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans - ANSWER Bloodborne Pathogens The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust - ANSWER Airborne Transmission The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease - ANSWER Foodborne Transmission The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to another. - ANSWER Vector-borne Transmission What are the five stages of the grieving process? - ANSWER Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the desire to die? - ANSWER Depression The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Bargaining The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as - ANSWER Acceptance What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? - ANSWER Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? - ANSWER