And CORRECT Answers
An Airborne Pathogen is a microorganism which travels in air and causes disease. True or False -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Tuberculosis can also be spread by contact with infected blood. True or False - CORRECT
ANSWERS False
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and can cause either
TB Infection or TB Disease. True or False - CORRECT ANSWERS True
A person with TB Infection is considered contagious and able to spread the bacteria. True or
False - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS True
The greatest risk group for TB Infection are persons with HIV infection or other
immunosuppressive conditions. True or False - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS c) All of the above
Chest compressions consist of forceful rhythmic applications of pressure over the lower half of
the sternum. True or False. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Effective chest compressions are essential for providing blood flow during CPR. True or False. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS c) A & B
The compression rate refers to the speed of compressions, not the actual number of
compressions delivered per minute. True or False - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Rescuer fatigue may lead to inadequate compression rates or depth. True or False. - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Rescuers may use 1 or 2 hands when providing chest compressions for a child victim. True or
False. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Rescuers should press on the breastbone at about the nipple line of a child. True or False. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
When providing chest compressions for an infant victim, rescuers should press on the
breastbone just below the nipple line. True or False. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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. - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS a) 1 second
Cardiac emergencies in infants are primarily triggered by a weak heart. True or False. - CORRECT
ANSWERS False