Mdoc Exam 1 Updated Questions And Correct Answers

MDOC Exam 1 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
An Airborne Pathogen is a microorganism which travels in air and causes disease. True or
False - CORRECT ANSWER True



Tuberculosis can also be spread by contact with infected blood. True or False - CORRECT
ANSWER False



Tuberculosis is a disease caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) and can cause
either TB Infection or TB Disease. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER True



A person with TB Infection is considered contagious and able to spread the bacteria. True or
False - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER True



The greatest risk group for TB Infection are persons with HIV infection or other
immunosuppressive conditions. True or False - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER True



Effective chest compressions are essential for providing blood flow during CPR. True or
False. - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER True



Rescuer fatigue may lead to inadequate compression rates or depth. True or False. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER True



Rescuers may use 1 or 2 hands when providing chest compressions for a child victim. True or
False. - CORRECT ANSWER True



Rescuers should press on the breastbone at about the nipple line of a child. True or False. -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER True



When providing chest compressions for an infant victim, rescuers should press on the
breastbone just below the nipple line. True or False. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER a) 1 second



Cardiac emergencies in infants are primarily triggered by a weak heart. True or False. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER False



When attempting to clear a blocked airway for an infant you should sweep each time after
doing compressions. True or False. - CORRECT ANSWER False



To clear a blocked airway on a conscious infant you begin with 5 back blows. True or False. -
CORRECT ANSWER True



Outside of a facility, as a lone rescuer of an infant or child, with a respiratory emergency, you
leave and call for help:
a) Right away