EMT QUIZ 2
EMT Quiz 2: Test Your Knowledge
Welcome to the EMT Quiz 2! This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge on essential concepts related to emergency medical services. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this challenging quiz will help you evaluate your understanding of critical incident management, disease prevention, and safety protocols.
- 20 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions
- Enhance your understanding of EMT practices
- Get instant feedback on your answers
A critical incident stress debriefing should be conducted no longer than ____ hours following the incident
6
12
24
72
A positive Tb skin test indicates that:
You have been exposed to TB
You are actively infected with TB
You have never been exposed to TB
The TB disease is currently dormant but might later become active
Characteristics of eustress following dispatch to a high-speed motor vehicle collision may include:
The inability to remain focused, because the task at hand is demanding
Increased self-image from performing well under a challenging situation
Short term loss of energy due to the high physical demands of the job
Long term feelings of being overwhelmed by the nature of the call
General adaption syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, recovery
Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion
Immediate reaction, physchological exhaustion, and recovery
Hazards that are associated with a structural fire include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Risk of building collapse
Carbon dioxide deficiency
High ambient temperature
Smoke and toxic gases
Prescription glasses do not provide adequate eye protection because they:
Do not have shatterproof lenses
Have large, round lenses
Are not secured with a strap
Offer little or no side protection
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser:
Makes rude remarks about a person's body parts
Requests sexual favors in exchange for something else
Stares at certain parts of another person's anatomy
Touches another person without his or her consent
Tha capacity of an individual to cope with and recover from stress is called:
Distress
Resiliance
Wellness
Eustress
The most effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to:
Wear a heavy, thick jacket or coat
Avoid outer clothing with zippers
Wear at least three layers of clothing
Wear socks made out of heavy duty cotton
The most important consideration at the scene of a hazardous materials incident is:
Ensuring you personal safety
Calling the hazardous materials team
Evacuating the bystanders
Identifying the hazardous material
The most serious consequence of drug or alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is:
Tension among coqorkers and supervisors
Punitive action and the loss of a job
Substandard or inapropriate patient care
Low morale and frequently missed shifts
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to:
Undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis
Ensure that your immunizations are up-to-date
Undergo an annual physical examination
Was your hands in between patient contacts
The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the healthcare setting can usually be traced to:
Careless handling of sharps
Lack of proper immunizations
Noncompliance with standard precautions
Excessive blood splashing or splattering
Vaccination against hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Have been infected with Hepatitis A in the past
Have a weak immune system
Received a hepatitis B vaccination
Are older than 35 years of age
Vectorborne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via
Animals or insects
Smoke or dust
Direct contact
Inanimate objects
What should you do before attempting to access a patient trapped in a vehicle?
Request another ambulance
Ensure the vehicle is stable
Check for other patients
Contact medical control
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces
Spray the contaminated areas ad then immediately wipe them dry with a towel
Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water
Allow surfaces to dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions
Which of the following infectious diseases confers no protection from reinfection after exposure?
Rubella
Chickenpox
Syphilis
Mumps
Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining whether a person will become ill from certain germs?
Race
Immunity
Gender
Age
You have been working at the scene of a major building collapse for eight hours. Many injured people are still being removed, and everyone is becoming frustrated and losing focus. The situation is most effectively managed by:
Providing large amounts of caffeine to the rescue workers
Conducting a critical incident stress debriefing the next day
Requesting a CISM team to provide on-scene peer support
Allowing each worker to sleep in 15 to 30 minute increments
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