Complete, Test Bank EMT-B Midterm Chapters 1-23
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Stress is:
A.
a normal reaction that occurs very infrequently during the career of an EMT.
B.
a negative trait that highly functioning EMTs do not exhibit.
C.
an abnormal reaction to a traumatizing event experienced by the EMT.
D.
a state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus. - ANSWERa state of physical
or psychological arousal to a stimulus.
The standard against infection that assumes that all blood and body fluids are
infectious and requires all emergency workers to practice a strict form of infection
control is called:
A.
sterilization.
B.
Universal Precautions.
C.
infection prevention.
D.
Standard Precautions. - ANSWERStandard Precautions.
Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as:
A.
personal protective equipment.
B.
Standard Precautions.
C.
infection control devices.
D.
infection protection. - ANSWERpersonal protective equipment.
A general release of a harmful substance into the environment is called a:
A.
decontamination incident.
B.
hazardous material incident.
C.
terrorist incident.
D.
mass-casualty incident. - ANSWERhazardous material incident.
,What is the acronym for a comprehensive system that includes education and
resources to both prevent stress and deal with stress appropriately when it occurs?
A.
MDMA
B.
MICU
C.
CISM
D.
TNCC - ANSWERCISM
Exercising, eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep and rest, and keeping up to
date on vaccines are all ways of managing:
A.
health and well-being.
B.
critical infections.
C.
job performance.
D.
posttraumatic stress disorder. - ANSWERhealth and well-being.
Which of the following core components of well-being relates to the need to
maintain physical fitness?
A.
Emotional stability
B.
Diversity awareness
C.
Cardiovascular endurance
D.
Memory skills - ANSWERCardiovascular endurance
Which of the following aspects of fatigue most relates to mental functioning?
A.
It leads to illness by decreasing immune system function.
B.
It harms personal relationships.
C.
It is a significant factor in medical errors and improper decision making.
D.
It increases the potential for motor vehicle collisions. - ANSWERIt is a significant
factor in medical errors and improper decision making.
What is the BEST situation for an EMT as regards well-being?
A.
Personal popularity regardless of professional accomplishment
, B.
A strong support system built on solid relationships
C.
Social isolation but high professional success
D.
A carefree attitude toward work and social ties - ANSWERA strong support system
built on solid relationships
What is a professional dimension MOST likely to be directly affected by an EMT's
health and well-being?
A.
Compliance with protocols
B.
Preparedness
C.
Commitment to duty
D.
Job knowledge - ANSWERPreparedness
Limiting alcohol and caffeine intake even during off hours is important because:
A.
EMTs shouldn't be too relaxed.
B.
it's the right thing to do.
C.
it weakens the public image of EMTs.
D.
excess intake reduces performance. - ANSWERexcess intake reduces performance.
Why is it important to ensure that you attend to your mental health as much as to
your physical health?
A.
The EMT profession imposes strong mental and physical demands.
B.
Strong mental and physical health can improve the personal impression the EMT
makes.
C.
Maintaining physical and mental health is consistent with professional medical
advice.
D.
It is an expectation that EMTs will be physically and mentally fit. - ANSWERThe EMT
profession imposes strong mental and physical demands.
When managing a 28-year-old male patient who has been vomiting blood and has a
fever, the EMT considers that the patient might have a bloodborne illness.
Bloodborne pathogens can be contracted through exposure to:
A.
(Latest 2024/2025) Questions and Answers/ Verified
Stress is:
A.
a normal reaction that occurs very infrequently during the career of an EMT.
B.
a negative trait that highly functioning EMTs do not exhibit.
C.
an abnormal reaction to a traumatizing event experienced by the EMT.
D.
a state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus. - ANSWERa state of physical
or psychological arousal to a stimulus.
The standard against infection that assumes that all blood and body fluids are
infectious and requires all emergency workers to practice a strict form of infection
control is called:
A.
sterilization.
B.
Universal Precautions.
C.
infection prevention.
D.
Standard Precautions. - ANSWERStandard Precautions.
Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known as:
A.
personal protective equipment.
B.
Standard Precautions.
C.
infection control devices.
D.
infection protection. - ANSWERpersonal protective equipment.
A general release of a harmful substance into the environment is called a:
A.
decontamination incident.
B.
hazardous material incident.
C.
terrorist incident.
D.
mass-casualty incident. - ANSWERhazardous material incident.
,What is the acronym for a comprehensive system that includes education and
resources to both prevent stress and deal with stress appropriately when it occurs?
A.
MDMA
B.
MICU
C.
CISM
D.
TNCC - ANSWERCISM
Exercising, eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep and rest, and keeping up to
date on vaccines are all ways of managing:
A.
health and well-being.
B.
critical infections.
C.
job performance.
D.
posttraumatic stress disorder. - ANSWERhealth and well-being.
Which of the following core components of well-being relates to the need to
maintain physical fitness?
A.
Emotional stability
B.
Diversity awareness
C.
Cardiovascular endurance
D.
Memory skills - ANSWERCardiovascular endurance
Which of the following aspects of fatigue most relates to mental functioning?
A.
It leads to illness by decreasing immune system function.
B.
It harms personal relationships.
C.
It is a significant factor in medical errors and improper decision making.
D.
It increases the potential for motor vehicle collisions. - ANSWERIt is a significant
factor in medical errors and improper decision making.
What is the BEST situation for an EMT as regards well-being?
A.
Personal popularity regardless of professional accomplishment
, B.
A strong support system built on solid relationships
C.
Social isolation but high professional success
D.
A carefree attitude toward work and social ties - ANSWERA strong support system
built on solid relationships
What is a professional dimension MOST likely to be directly affected by an EMT's
health and well-being?
A.
Compliance with protocols
B.
Preparedness
C.
Commitment to duty
D.
Job knowledge - ANSWERPreparedness
Limiting alcohol and caffeine intake even during off hours is important because:
A.
EMTs shouldn't be too relaxed.
B.
it's the right thing to do.
C.
it weakens the public image of EMTs.
D.
excess intake reduces performance. - ANSWERexcess intake reduces performance.
Why is it important to ensure that you attend to your mental health as much as to
your physical health?
A.
The EMT profession imposes strong mental and physical demands.
B.
Strong mental and physical health can improve the personal impression the EMT
makes.
C.
Maintaining physical and mental health is consistent with professional medical
advice.
D.
It is an expectation that EMTs will be physically and mentally fit. - ANSWERThe EMT
profession imposes strong mental and physical demands.
When managing a 28-year-old male patient who has been vomiting blood and has a
fever, the EMT considers that the patient might have a bloodborne illness.
Bloodborne pathogens can be contracted through exposure to:
A.
