Chapter 2 Post Test (EMS 105)
Questions and Answers
1. What emotional stage of dying might a patient be experiencing if he responds to a
terminal diagnosis by saying that he understands he is going to die but then listing all
the things he could do to be healthier and push off death for a little longer?
A.Depression
B.Denial
C.Bargaining
D.Acceptance - ANSWER-D.Bargaining
2. Lack of sleep:
A.mainly just increases tardiness and lack of attendance.
B.is a problem best overcome by strong sleep medication.
C.has physical, mental, and emotional effects.
D.primarily is a result of depression or substance abuse. - ANSWER-C. has physical,
mental, and emotional effects.
3. When is it advisable to use an alcohol-based hand cleaner?
A. When hands are visibly soiled
B.When you have been exposed to anthrax
C.When you don't feel like using soap and water
D.If only disinfection is warranted - ANSWER-D.If only disinfection is warranted
4. Which of the following diseases has the shortest incubation period?
A. Influenza
B.TB
, C.Mumps
D.AIDS - ANSWER-A. Influenza
Which of the following should you do when threatened by a patient or family member?
A.Forcibly restrain the person threatening you.
B.Ignore the threat and continue treating the patient.
C.Stand up to the threat.
D.Quickly plan your route of escape. - ANSWER-D.Quickly plan your route of escape.
Which of the following scenarios would likely create the MOST stress in an EMT?
A.Caring for a family member who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision
B.Caring for a young female who just gave birth
C.Caring for a criminal who just shot another person
D.Caring for a patient who suffered a traumatic cardiac arrest - ANSWER-A.Caring for a
family member who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision
What is an example of an engineering control according to OSHA?
A.Proper labeling of contaminated materials
B.Proper hand washing
C.A pocket mask
D. PPE protocols - ANSWER-C. A pocket mask
(A pocket mask is an example of an engineering control that separates the EMT from
exposure. The other examples are work practice controls.)
During rescue operations, you are unprepared if you lack:
A.Pen lights
B.Medical gloves
Questions and Answers
1. What emotional stage of dying might a patient be experiencing if he responds to a
terminal diagnosis by saying that he understands he is going to die but then listing all
the things he could do to be healthier and push off death for a little longer?
A.Depression
B.Denial
C.Bargaining
D.Acceptance - ANSWER-D.Bargaining
2. Lack of sleep:
A.mainly just increases tardiness and lack of attendance.
B.is a problem best overcome by strong sleep medication.
C.has physical, mental, and emotional effects.
D.primarily is a result of depression or substance abuse. - ANSWER-C. has physical,
mental, and emotional effects.
3. When is it advisable to use an alcohol-based hand cleaner?
A. When hands are visibly soiled
B.When you have been exposed to anthrax
C.When you don't feel like using soap and water
D.If only disinfection is warranted - ANSWER-D.If only disinfection is warranted
4. Which of the following diseases has the shortest incubation period?
A. Influenza
B.TB
, C.Mumps
D.AIDS - ANSWER-A. Influenza
Which of the following should you do when threatened by a patient or family member?
A.Forcibly restrain the person threatening you.
B.Ignore the threat and continue treating the patient.
C.Stand up to the threat.
D.Quickly plan your route of escape. - ANSWER-D.Quickly plan your route of escape.
Which of the following scenarios would likely create the MOST stress in an EMT?
A.Caring for a family member who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision
B.Caring for a young female who just gave birth
C.Caring for a criminal who just shot another person
D.Caring for a patient who suffered a traumatic cardiac arrest - ANSWER-A.Caring for a
family member who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision
What is an example of an engineering control according to OSHA?
A.Proper labeling of contaminated materials
B.Proper hand washing
C.A pocket mask
D. PPE protocols - ANSWER-C. A pocket mask
(A pocket mask is an example of an engineering control that separates the EMT from
exposure. The other examples are work practice controls.)
During rescue operations, you are unprepared if you lack:
A.Pen lights
B.Medical gloves
