EMT-B. Limmer's Emergency Care 13th Ed Chapter 2. The
Well-Being of the EMT Exam Questions And Correct Verified
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You respond to a scene in which nearby containers of hazardous materials have come open and appear to be leaking. You should:
A. bretreat from the area until specialized personnel arrive.
B. try to close the containers and clean up the material.
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C. try to find something you can throw over the materials to cover them.
D. maintain a minimum safe distance from the materials. -ANSWER- D. nmaintain a minimum safe distance from the materials.
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You are responding to an incident involving intentional disbursement of a chemical agent that is likely a terrorist attack. In responding to
the call, you should:
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A. circle the area in your vehicle before entering the scene to see whether any threats present themselves.
B. wait to be advised by specialized personnel before responding to the scene.
C. recall the specific training you received regarding protocols related to chemical threats.
D.
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let the police secure the scene and neutralize any potential threat before entering the area. -ANSWER- C. recall the specific training
you received regarding protocols related to chemical threats.
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Stress is:
A. a negative trait that highly functioning EMTs do not .exhibit.
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B. na normal reaction that occurs very infrequently during the career of an EMT.
C. .an abnormal reaction to a traumatizing event experienced by the EMT.
D. a state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus. -ANSWER- D. A state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus.
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If you respond to the scene of a motor-vehicle collision and see broken glass, you should expect:
A. severe wounds and wear a mask.
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B. potential for contact with blood and wear gloves.
C. fatalities and wear gloves.
D. potential for contact with blood and wear gloves. -ANSWER-B. potential for contact with blood and wear gloves.
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, The standard against infection that assumes that all blood and Standard Precautions.
body fluids are infectious and requires all emergency workers to
practice a strict form of infection control is
called:
A.
Standard Precautions.
B.
Universal Precautions.
C.
sterilization.
D.
infection prevention.
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Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known personal protective equipment.
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as:
A.
infection protection.
B.
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personal protective equipment.
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C.
infection control devices.
D.
Standard Precautions.
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Hazardous material incident. A general releaseof a harmful substance into the environment
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What is the acronym for a comprehensive system that includes CISM (Critical Incident Stress management)
education and resources to both prevent stress and deal with
stress appropriately when it occurs?
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Standard precautions A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body
fluids are infectious.
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Pathogens The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria
PPE (personal protective equipment) A barrier between a person and pathogens; includes gloves, gowns, masks,goggles, and
face shields
Well-Being of the EMT Exam Questions And Correct Verified
Answers New Version 2026
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You respond to a scene in which nearby containers of hazardous materials have come open and appear to be leaking. You should:
A. bretreat from the area until specialized personnel arrive.
B. try to close the containers and clean up the material.
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C. try to find something you can throw over the materials to cover them.
D. maintain a minimum safe distance from the materials. -ANSWER- D. nmaintain a minimum safe distance from the materials.
s
You are responding to an incident involving intentional disbursement of a chemical agent that is likely a terrorist attack. In responding to
the call, you should:
am
A. circle the area in your vehicle before entering the scene to see whether any threats present themselves.
B. wait to be advised by specialized personnel before responding to the scene.
C. recall the specific training you received regarding protocols related to chemical threats.
D.
Ex
let the police secure the scene and neutralize any potential threat before entering the area. -ANSWER- C. recall the specific training
you received regarding protocols related to chemical threats.
s
rt
Stress is:
A. a negative trait that highly functioning EMTs do not .exhibit.
pe
B. na normal reaction that occurs very infrequently during the career of an EMT.
C. .an abnormal reaction to a traumatizing event experienced by the EMT.
D. a state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus. -ANSWER- D. A state of physical or psychological arousal to a stimulus.
Ex
If you respond to the scene of a motor-vehicle collision and see broken glass, you should expect:
A. severe wounds and wear a mask.
se
B. potential for contact with blood and wear gloves.
C. fatalities and wear gloves.
D. potential for contact with blood and wear gloves. -ANSWER-B. potential for contact with blood and wear gloves.
ur
N
, The standard against infection that assumes that all blood and Standard Precautions.
body fluids are infectious and requires all emergency workers to
practice a strict form of infection control is
called:
A.
Standard Precautions.
B.
Universal Precautions.
C.
sterilization.
D.
infection prevention.
26
Eye protection, protective gloves, gowns, and masks are known personal protective equipment.
20
as:
A.
infection protection.
B.
s
personal protective equipment.
am
C.
infection control devices.
D.
Standard Precautions.
Ex
s
rt
pe
Ex
Hazardous material incident. A general releaseof a harmful substance into the environment
se
What is the acronym for a comprehensive system that includes CISM (Critical Incident Stress management)
education and resources to both prevent stress and deal with
stress appropriately when it occurs?
ur
Standard precautions A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body
fluids are infectious.
N
Pathogens The organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria
PPE (personal protective equipment) A barrier between a person and pathogens; includes gloves, gowns, masks,goggles, and
face shields
