EMT- Chapter 2 Questions With All
Correct Answers
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
animals or insects.
smoke or dust.
direct contact.
inanimate objects. Correct answer-animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. Correct answer-
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
are older than 35 years of age.
have a weak immune system.
have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
received a hepatitis B vaccination. Correct answer-have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
Select one:
HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.
HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
There is no vaccine against HIV infection. Correct answer-There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery Correct answer-Alarm response, reaction
and resistance, and recovery
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
reaction?
Select one:
An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences
headaches and insomnia.
Correct Answers
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via:
Select one:
animals or insects.
smoke or dust.
direct contact.
inanimate objects. Correct answer-animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Select one:
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. Correct answer-
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one:
are older than 35 years of age.
have a weak immune system.
have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
received a hepatitis B vaccination. Correct answer-have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?
Select one:
HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.
HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
There is no vaccine against HIV infection. Correct answer-There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery Correct answer-Alarm response, reaction
and resistance, and recovery
Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
reaction?
Select one:
An EMT with many years of field experience becomes irritable with her coworkers and experiences
headaches and insomnia.
