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Calls that have a high potential for causing excess stress on EMS providers include:
multiple-casualty incidents. calls involving infants and children. calls involving abuse and neglect. all of the above. |
all of the above
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If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of stress, lifestyle changes that may help include:
increasing caffeine intake. deep-breathing exercises and meditation. working extra shifts when possible. decreasing carbohydrate intake. |
deep-breathing exercises and meditation.
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A process in which trained peer counselors and mental health professionals meets with rescuers who have been involved in a major incident is a:
critical incident stress debriefing. defusing session. rest and relaxation session. professional referral. |
critical incident stress debriefing.
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When a dying patient mourns things not accomplished or dreams that won't come true, he is said to be in the:
depression stage. acceptance stage. bargaining stage. denial stage. |
depression stage.
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When dealing with the patient and family confronted with death or dying, you should:
avoid talking directly to the patient. discourage the patient from sharing feelings and needs. assure the patient that "Everything will be OK." be tolerant of angry reactions. |
be tolerant of angry reactions.
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A form of infection control based on the presumption that all body fluids are infectious is called:
decontamination. body substance isolation. personal protective equipment. pathogen protection. |
body substance isolation.
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Your first priority as an EMT-Basic when called to a scene involving violence is:
subduing the violent person. removing weapons from the scene. making certain the scene is safe before entering. immediate care of the patient. |
making certain the scene is safe before entering
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Eye protection should be worn:
on all calls. only when a patient has a confirmed disease. only with arterial bleeding. when fluids may spray or splatter. |
when fluids may spray or splatter.
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The appropriate respiratory protection to be worn when tuberculosis is suspected in a patient is a(n):
surgical mask. N95 or HEPA respirator. self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). none of the above. |
N95 or HEPA respirator.
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A critical incident stress debriefing is usually held within _____ hours of a critical incident.
1-2 12-18 24-72 72-96 |
24-72
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A pathogen is:
a disease-causing organism. an alternative to latex gloves. the virus which causes AIDS. a disease transmitted by blood only. |
a disease-causing organism.
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At a hazardous materials incident, an EMT-B should provide basic emergency care only after the patient has been:
cleared by law enforcement on scene. stripped of all outer clothing. moved to a safe place. Decontaminated. |
Decontaminated.
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Using a(n) _______________-based cleaner is an acceptable method for washing your hands when traditional soap and water are not available.
alcohol lye bleach water |
alcohol
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Which of the following accurately identifies the three stages of stress?
alarm, retaliate, and exhaustion alarm, resistance, and flight alarm, resistance, and exhaustion fright, resistance, and exhaustion |
alarm, resistance, and flight
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD) is a form of what type of stress reaction?
cumulative delayed acute chronic |
delayed
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Generally, stress only affects new EMT-Basics who are emotionally less mature than their more experienced coworkers.
True False |
False
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In the depression stage of dying, the patient may become silent, distant, sad, and despairing about things left undone.
True False |
True
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The warning signs of stress include irritability with family, friends, and coworkers; difficulty sleeping; and anxiety.
True False |
True
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A "defusing session" is held a week after a critical incident to help resolve any lingering problems.
True False |
False
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Training to handle special rescue situations, such as hazardous materials spills, is part of the EMT-B curriculum.
True False |
False
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