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A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial:

A CISD is used to:

A combination of caffeine and alcohol would MOST likely cause:

A patient is trapped in his car following a collision. After the paramedic starts an intravenous (IV) line on the patient, the paramedic hands you the needle. You should:

Accompanied by a concerned neighbor, you enter the residence of an unconscious elderly woman and encounter several small dogs. As you approach the patient, one of the dogs begins to growl at you. You should:

An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:

As an EMR, your MOST important consideration is:

Caffeine is a drug that:

CISDs are usually conducted:

Common signs or symptoms of stress include:

Depression and a reduced ability to deal with stress would MOST likely be caused by:

Difficulty sleeping may be a difficult sign of stress to recognize in emergency responders because:

During a multiple-casualty incident, you and your partner are caring for patients until emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic units arrive. There are three patients, all of whom have bleeding from various wounds. After taking care of the first patient, you should:

During an incident that may involve electrical hazards, you should:

Emergency medical service (EMS) providers, law enforcement officers, and fire fighters are especially at risk for:

Federal regulations require that all vehicles transporting a certain quantity of hazardous materials:

If you are experiencing stress away from your job, you should:

If you have any doubts about the safety of a scene, you should:

In which of the following situations would the use of a gown or apron, face shield, and gloves clearly be indicated?

Nformation regarding the stresses that you will encounter and the reactions you may experience would MOST likely be provided to you during:

Most cases of MRSA occur in:

Patients who pose the highest risk of transmitting TB almost invariably:

The disease-causing agents that are spread through contact with blood or other secretions are called:

The H1N1 strain of influenza (swine flu) has caused concern because:

The MOST common cause of death in public safety workers is:

The MOST effective way to prevent exposure to infectious diseases is to:

There is no scientific documentation that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted via urine, nasal secretions, or sputum, unless:

To see his grandson graduate from high school, a man with a terminal illness promises to keep all of his doctor's appointments and take all of his medications exactly as prescribed. This is an example of:

Ways in which the emergency medical responder (EMR) can prevent and reduce unnecessary stress include all of the following, EXCEPT:

What effects does caffeine have on the body?

When parking your vehicle at an emergency scene, you should:

When you encounter a patient with a significant illness, it is important to remember that he or she:

Which of the following immunizations and tests are recommended for EMS providers?

Which of the following infectious diseases would be the LEAST likely to be spread by the airborne droplet route?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when responding to an emergency scene?

Which of the following is NOT a normal part of the grieving process?

Which of the following is NOT part of the standard precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Which of the following is the MOST effective way to avoid allowing an angry patient or family member to interfere with your patient care duties?

Which of the following represents the LEAST healthy and well-balanced diet?

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the acceptance stage of the grieving process is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B virus is correct?

Which of the following would MOST likely produce the greatest amount of stress for the EMR?

While at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on a hot afternoon, you begin experiencing lightheadedness and feel like you are going to faint. There are ample personnel to take care of the patients. You should:

You are asked to accompany a paramedic in the back of the ambulance to take care of a patient with suspected TB. The patient is coughing and is in severe respiratory distress. In addition to gloves, what protective measures should you take?

You are dispatched to assist EMTs with an injured person. You are the first responder to arrive at the scene. As you are getting out of your vehicle, you hear someone screaming. What should you do?

You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a shooting. Law enforcement personnel have secured the scene. The patient, who is critically injured and requires immediate care, is found in his living room. A paramedic unit is en route to the scene. You should:

You are the first responder to arrive at an emergency scene. What should you do first?

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash. The vehicle is a small passenger car that rolled several times and is now resting on its side. The patient, a middle-aged man, is still in the vehicle and will not respond when you ask if he is okay. You should:

You can reduce stress MOST effectively during recreational activities by:

Your mental and physical health may suffer, resulting in a decreased ability to deal with stress, if you:

Your partner, who holds a second job with a private ambulance service, is very irritable with you and the patient during a call. When you ask him to take the patient's blood pressure, he fumbles with the equipment and appears very distracted. You should be MOST suspicious that your partner: