MDOC Exam1 Questions and Answers
An Airborne Pathogen is a microorganism which travels in air and causes disease. True or False -
Answer-True
Tuberculosis can also be spread by contact with infected blood. True or False - Answer-False
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and can cause either TB
Infection or TB Disease. True or False - Answer-True
A person with TB Infection is considered contagious and able to spread the bacteria. True or False -
Answer-False
Signs and symptoms of TB Disease could include which of the following:
a) A bad cough lasting longer than two weeks.
b) Chest Pain
c) Coughing up blood or sputum.
d) Fever, chills, night sweats, weakness, fatigue, weight loss or loss of appetite.
e) All of the Above - Answer-e) All of the Above
Multi-Drug Resistant TB is the result of TB patients not taking their medication as prescribed making
future treatment more difficult. True or False - Answer-True
,The greatest risk group for TB Infection are persons with HIV infection or other immunosuppressive
conditions. True or False - Answer-True
When staff enter the room of a prisoner with suspected or confirmed TB disease or when transporting
such a prisoner, staff shall wear a NIOSH approved respirator. True or False - Answer-True
Staff that may be expected to wear a NIOSH approved TB respirator must attend fit testing training prior
to wearing the respirator. True or False - Answer-True
To reduce your risk of contracting TB disease an employee shall do which of the following?
a) Identify potential source cases and report immediately
b) Receive annual skin testing
c) All of the above - Answer-c) All of the above
Chest compressions consist of forceful rhythmic applications of pressure over the lower half of the
sternum. True or False. - Answer-True
Effective chest compressions are essential for providing blood flow during CPR. True or False. - Answer-
True
To provide chest compressions, ___________________.
a) Push hard and push fast
b) Compress the chest at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.
c) Compress the adult chest with a compression depth of at least 2 inches.
d) Allow complete recoil of the chest after each compression, and minimize the frequency and duration
of interruptions in compressions.
e) All of the above - Answer-e) All of the above
,To maximize the effectiveness of chest compressions the following should occur:
a) Place the victim on a firm surface when possible, lying on their back.
b) Place the hands on the center and lower half of the sternum of the victim's chest
c) A & B
d) None of the above - Answer-c) A & B
The compression rate refers to the speed of compressions, not the actual number of compressions
delivered per minute. True or False - Answer-True
Rescuer fatigue may lead to inadequate compression rates or depth. True or False. - Answer-True
When 2 or more rescuers are available it is reasonable to switch chest compressors approximately every
2 minutes to prevent decreases in the quality of compressions. True or False. - Answer-True
Rescuers may use 1 or 2 hands when providing chest compressions for a child victim. True or False. -
Answer-True
Rescuers should press on the breastbone at about the nipple line of a child. True or False. - Answer-True
Chest compressions for a child victim are done at a depth of _______ and at a rate of _______ per
minute.
a) about 2 inches, at least 100 compressions
b) 1 inch, 30 compressions
c)1 & 1/2 inches, 50 compressions
d) None of the above - Answer-a) about 2 inches, at least 100 compressions
, CPR for a child victim consists of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, each cycle. True or False. - Answer-
True
When providing chest compressions for an infant victim, rescuers should press on the breastbone just
below the nipple line. True or False. - Answer-True
The rescuer should use two fingers to press on the breastbone just below the nipple line when providing
chest compressions for an infant victim. True or False. - Answer-True
Which of the following is true in reference to chest compressions for an infant victim:
a) Compressions are done at a rate of at least 100 per minute
b)Compression depth is about 1 1/2 inches.
c) Compression ratio is 30 compressions and 2 breaths
d) All of the above - Answer-d) All of the above
When giving CPR how long should each breath take to deliver?
a) 1 second
b) 3 seconds
c) 4 seconds
d) 5 - 10 seconds - Answer-a) 1 second
Cardiac emergencies in infants are primarily triggered by a weak heart. True or False. - Answer-False
When conducting abdominal thrust on an infant with a blocked airway the rescuer should use two
fingers just above the belly button. True or False. - Answer-False
An Airborne Pathogen is a microorganism which travels in air and causes disease. True or False -
Answer-True
Tuberculosis can also be spread by contact with infected blood. True or False - Answer-False
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and can cause either TB
Infection or TB Disease. True or False - Answer-True
A person with TB Infection is considered contagious and able to spread the bacteria. True or False -
Answer-False
Signs and symptoms of TB Disease could include which of the following:
a) A bad cough lasting longer than two weeks.
b) Chest Pain
c) Coughing up blood or sputum.
d) Fever, chills, night sweats, weakness, fatigue, weight loss or loss of appetite.
e) All of the Above - Answer-e) All of the Above
Multi-Drug Resistant TB is the result of TB patients not taking their medication as prescribed making
future treatment more difficult. True or False - Answer-True
,The greatest risk group for TB Infection are persons with HIV infection or other immunosuppressive
conditions. True or False - Answer-True
When staff enter the room of a prisoner with suspected or confirmed TB disease or when transporting
such a prisoner, staff shall wear a NIOSH approved respirator. True or False - Answer-True
Staff that may be expected to wear a NIOSH approved TB respirator must attend fit testing training prior
to wearing the respirator. True or False - Answer-True
To reduce your risk of contracting TB disease an employee shall do which of the following?
a) Identify potential source cases and report immediately
b) Receive annual skin testing
c) All of the above - Answer-c) All of the above
Chest compressions consist of forceful rhythmic applications of pressure over the lower half of the
sternum. True or False. - Answer-True
Effective chest compressions are essential for providing blood flow during CPR. True or False. - Answer-
True
To provide chest compressions, ___________________.
a) Push hard and push fast
b) Compress the chest at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.
c) Compress the adult chest with a compression depth of at least 2 inches.
d) Allow complete recoil of the chest after each compression, and minimize the frequency and duration
of interruptions in compressions.
e) All of the above - Answer-e) All of the above
,To maximize the effectiveness of chest compressions the following should occur:
a) Place the victim on a firm surface when possible, lying on their back.
b) Place the hands on the center and lower half of the sternum of the victim's chest
c) A & B
d) None of the above - Answer-c) A & B
The compression rate refers to the speed of compressions, not the actual number of compressions
delivered per minute. True or False - Answer-True
Rescuer fatigue may lead to inadequate compression rates or depth. True or False. - Answer-True
When 2 or more rescuers are available it is reasonable to switch chest compressors approximately every
2 minutes to prevent decreases in the quality of compressions. True or False. - Answer-True
Rescuers may use 1 or 2 hands when providing chest compressions for a child victim. True or False. -
Answer-True
Rescuers should press on the breastbone at about the nipple line of a child. True or False. - Answer-True
Chest compressions for a child victim are done at a depth of _______ and at a rate of _______ per
minute.
a) about 2 inches, at least 100 compressions
b) 1 inch, 30 compressions
c)1 & 1/2 inches, 50 compressions
d) None of the above - Answer-a) about 2 inches, at least 100 compressions
, CPR for a child victim consists of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, each cycle. True or False. - Answer-
True
When providing chest compressions for an infant victim, rescuers should press on the breastbone just
below the nipple line. True or False. - Answer-True
The rescuer should use two fingers to press on the breastbone just below the nipple line when providing
chest compressions for an infant victim. True or False. - Answer-True
Which of the following is true in reference to chest compressions for an infant victim:
a) Compressions are done at a rate of at least 100 per minute
b)Compression depth is about 1 1/2 inches.
c) Compression ratio is 30 compressions and 2 breaths
d) All of the above - Answer-d) All of the above
When giving CPR how long should each breath take to deliver?
a) 1 second
b) 3 seconds
c) 4 seconds
d) 5 - 10 seconds - Answer-a) 1 second
Cardiac emergencies in infants are primarily triggered by a weak heart. True or False. - Answer-False
When conducting abdominal thrust on an infant with a blocked airway the rescuer should use two
fingers just above the belly button. True or False. - Answer-False
