CMAN 272 EXAM 2 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the different stages
of the grieving process is correct?
A) the grieving process typically begins with severe depression
B) it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
C) the stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously
D) bargaining is the most unpleasant of the grieving process.
Answer: C
◉ Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress
of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) assessment by the EMT
B) mental disorders
C) history of chronic disease
D) fear of medical personnel.
Answer: A
,◉ While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance
stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward,
a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician
(EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this
scenario describe?
A) Direct contact
B) Indirect contact
C) Airborne transmission
D) Vector-borne transmission.
Answer: B
◉ The EMT's first priority is ___________________.
A) personal safety
B) rapid response
C) treatment and transport
D) empathy for all patients.
Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is an effective stress management
strategy?
,A) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
B) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
C) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
D) Developing a social network outside of EMS.
Answer: D
◉ The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread
of an infectious disease is to:
A) undergo an annual physical examination
B) ensure that your immunization are up-to-date
C) wash your hands in between patient contacts
D) undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Answer: C
◉ Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
A) wherever you tough nonintact skin
B) during routine cleaning of the ambulance
C) while handling needles or other sharps
D) when performing endotracheal intubation.
Answer: D
, ◉ After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally
stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
A) immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution
B) report the incident to your supervisor after the call
C) get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
D) discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
Answer: B
◉ When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call,
you should:
A) Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions
B) Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces
C) Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water
D) spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them
dry with a towel.
Answer: A
GUIDE 2026
◉ Which of the following statements regarding the different stages
of the grieving process is correct?
A) the grieving process typically begins with severe depression
B) it is rare that people will jump back and forth between stages
C) the stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously
D) bargaining is the most unpleasant of the grieving process.
Answer: C
◉ Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress
of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) assessment by the EMT
B) mental disorders
C) history of chronic disease
D) fear of medical personnel.
Answer: A
,◉ While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance
stretcher. Because the stretcher was not properly cleaned afterward,
a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician
(EMT) several days later. Which route of transmission does this
scenario describe?
A) Direct contact
B) Indirect contact
C) Airborne transmission
D) Vector-borne transmission.
Answer: B
◉ The EMT's first priority is ___________________.
A) personal safety
B) rapid response
C) treatment and transport
D) empathy for all patients.
Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is an effective stress management
strategy?
,A) Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls
B) Requesting overtime to occupy your mind
C) Modestly increasing caffeine consumption
D) Developing a social network outside of EMS.
Answer: D
◉ The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread
of an infectious disease is to:
A) undergo an annual physical examination
B) ensure that your immunization are up-to-date
C) wash your hands in between patient contacts
D) undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Answer: C
◉ Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
A) wherever you tough nonintact skin
B) during routine cleaning of the ambulance
C) while handling needles or other sharps
D) when performing endotracheal intubation.
Answer: D
, ◉ After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally
stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should:
A) immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution
B) report the incident to your supervisor after the call
C) get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible
D) discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
Answer: B
◉ When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call,
you should:
A) Allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions
B) Use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to
thoroughly wipe all surfaces
C) Clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of
alcohol and water
D) spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them
dry with a towel.
Answer: A
