EMT- Chapter 2 Test Questions with Answers Graded A+
1. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism animals or insects.
occurs via:
Select one:
animals or insects.
smoke or dust.
direct contact.
inanimate objects.
2. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance allow surfaces to air dry
after a call, you should: unless otherwise indicated
Select one: in the product directions.
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in
the product directions.
use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio
to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mix-
ture of alcohol and water.
spray the contaminated areas and then immediately
wipe them dry with a towel.
3. Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unneces- have been infected with
sary if you: hepatitis in the past.
Select one:
are older than 35 years of age.
have a weak immune system.
have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
received a hepatitis B vaccination.
4. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is There is no vaccine against
correct? HIV infection.
Select one:
HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
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, HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.
HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
5. General adaptation syndrome is characterized by Alarm response, reaction
which of the following phases? and resistance, and recov-
Select one: ery
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recov-
ery
Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recov-
ery
Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical ex-
haustion
Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and re-
covery
6. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately de- An EMT becomes distract-
picts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? ed at the scene of a motor
Select one: vehicle crash involving the
An EMT with many years of field experience be- same type of car in which a
comes irritable with her coworkers and experiences child was previously killed.
headaches and insomnia.
A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated
and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving
grotesque injuries.
An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after
a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the
death of several children.
An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor
vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a
child was previously killed.
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1. Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism animals or insects.
occurs via:
Select one:
animals or insects.
smoke or dust.
direct contact.
inanimate objects.
2. When decontaminating the back of your ambulance allow surfaces to air dry
after a call, you should: unless otherwise indicated
Select one: in the product directions.
allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in
the product directions.
use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio
to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mix-
ture of alcohol and water.
spray the contaminated areas and then immediately
wipe them dry with a towel.
3. Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unneces- have been infected with
sary if you: hepatitis in the past.
Select one:
are older than 35 years of age.
have a weak immune system.
have been infected with hepatitis in the past.
received a hepatitis B vaccination.
4. Which of the following statements regarding HIV is There is no vaccine against
correct? HIV infection.
Select one:
HIV is far more contagious than hepatitis B.
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, HIV is easily transmittable in the EMS field.
HIV is transmitted exclusively via blood.
There is no vaccine against HIV infection.
5. General adaptation syndrome is characterized by Alarm response, reaction
which of the following phases? and resistance, and recov-
Select one: ery
Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recov-
ery
Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recov-
ery
Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical ex-
haustion
Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and re-
covery
6. Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately de- An EMT becomes distract-
picts a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? ed at the scene of a motor
Select one: vehicle crash involving the
An EMT with many years of field experience be- same type of car in which a
comes irritable with her coworkers and experiences child was previously killed.
headaches and insomnia.
A newly certified EMT becomes extremely nauseated
and diaphoretic at the scene of an incident involving
grotesque injuries.
An EMT is emotionally exhausted and depressed after
a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the
death of several children.
An EMT becomes distracted at the scene of a motor
vehicle crash involving the same type of car in which a
child was previously killed.
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