OEC 6th Edition Exam Chapters 1-3 with all Correct &
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Sometimes the most important thing in a rescue situation is to:
A) hydrate injured patients.
B) take care of yourself.
C) contact local government.
D) check vehicle fuel levels. ✔Correct Answer-B) take care of yourself.
Mental preparedness comes best if you:
A) have a negative attitude to prepare for worst cases.
B) have a neutral attitude to remain calm.
C) have expectations of difficulties.
D) have a positive attitude to help deal with difficulties. ✔Correct Answer-D) have a positive
attitude to help deal with difficulties.
During a very strenuous rescue, you may need to eat:
A) hourly.
B) when you feel dizzy.
C) only when feeling hungry.
D) with other rescuers. ✔Correct Answer-A) hourly.
The best direction of moisture transfer in the base layer is:
A) outward.
B) from head to feet.
C) from feet to head.
D) inward. ✔Correct Answer-A) outward.
The best strategy to maintain warmth in the cold winter months is to wear:
A) clothing in one layer; multiple-purpose outerwear.
B) clothing in two layers; a base to retain heat and a water and wind-repelling outer layer.
C) clothing in three layers; a base to retain heat, a middle insulating layer, and a water and wind-
repelling outer layer.
D) clothing primarily made of cotton. ✔Correct Answer-C) clothing in three layers; a base to
retain heat, a middle insulating layer, and a water and wind-repelling outer layer.
Which of the following SPF ratings would provide the greatest level of protection?
A) 6
B) 15
C) 30
, D) 50 ✔Correct Answer-D) 50
Some vector-borne illnesses are transmitted to humans via:
A) eating partially cooked foods.
B) deer ticks.
C) contact with human feces.
D) sneezing and coughing. ✔Correct Answer-B) deer ticks.
Wearing clean gloves, an impervious gown, and goggles while cleaning a long-board
contaminated with blood helps protect the OEC technician from which form of potential
infectious disease transmission?
A) Airborne
B) Indirect contact with an object contaminated with pathogens
C) Ingestion
D) Direct contact with a human with infectious pathogens ✔Correct Answer-B) Indirect
contact with an object contaminated with pathogens
Pathogens from a scene can harm rescuers if they:
A) invade the body.
B) pass between victims.
C) escape the scene.
D) are UV-durable. ✔Correct Answer-A) invade the body.
The practice of protecting yourself from exposure to body fluids based on the assumption that
all patients are potentially infectious is referred to as:
A) standard precautions.
B) exposure control.
C) personal protective equipment.
D) body fluid precautions. ✔Correct Answer-A) standard precautions.
Which one of the following techniques is one of the most effective techniques that OEC
technicians can use to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Disinfecting their equipment
B) Wearing gloves
C) Washing their hands
D) Getting immunizations ✔Correct Answer-C) Washing their hands
When caring for a patient who was stabbed with a knife in the ski area's bar (a crime scene
situation), it is important for the OEC technician to do all of the following to support "chain of
custody" except:
A) do not remove, move, or otherwise disturb anything in the environment, except as is
absolutely necessary to provide critical care to patient.
B) wrap the knife found on the floor next to the patient in plastic and hand it to the EMTs so
they can show the length of the knife to the Emergency Department staff.
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Sometimes the most important thing in a rescue situation is to:
A) hydrate injured patients.
B) take care of yourself.
C) contact local government.
D) check vehicle fuel levels. ✔Correct Answer-B) take care of yourself.
Mental preparedness comes best if you:
A) have a negative attitude to prepare for worst cases.
B) have a neutral attitude to remain calm.
C) have expectations of difficulties.
D) have a positive attitude to help deal with difficulties. ✔Correct Answer-D) have a positive
attitude to help deal with difficulties.
During a very strenuous rescue, you may need to eat:
A) hourly.
B) when you feel dizzy.
C) only when feeling hungry.
D) with other rescuers. ✔Correct Answer-A) hourly.
The best direction of moisture transfer in the base layer is:
A) outward.
B) from head to feet.
C) from feet to head.
D) inward. ✔Correct Answer-A) outward.
The best strategy to maintain warmth in the cold winter months is to wear:
A) clothing in one layer; multiple-purpose outerwear.
B) clothing in two layers; a base to retain heat and a water and wind-repelling outer layer.
C) clothing in three layers; a base to retain heat, a middle insulating layer, and a water and wind-
repelling outer layer.
D) clothing primarily made of cotton. ✔Correct Answer-C) clothing in three layers; a base to
retain heat, a middle insulating layer, and a water and wind-repelling outer layer.
Which of the following SPF ratings would provide the greatest level of protection?
A) 6
B) 15
C) 30
, D) 50 ✔Correct Answer-D) 50
Some vector-borne illnesses are transmitted to humans via:
A) eating partially cooked foods.
B) deer ticks.
C) contact with human feces.
D) sneezing and coughing. ✔Correct Answer-B) deer ticks.
Wearing clean gloves, an impervious gown, and goggles while cleaning a long-board
contaminated with blood helps protect the OEC technician from which form of potential
infectious disease transmission?
A) Airborne
B) Indirect contact with an object contaminated with pathogens
C) Ingestion
D) Direct contact with a human with infectious pathogens ✔Correct Answer-B) Indirect
contact with an object contaminated with pathogens
Pathogens from a scene can harm rescuers if they:
A) invade the body.
B) pass between victims.
C) escape the scene.
D) are UV-durable. ✔Correct Answer-A) invade the body.
The practice of protecting yourself from exposure to body fluids based on the assumption that
all patients are potentially infectious is referred to as:
A) standard precautions.
B) exposure control.
C) personal protective equipment.
D) body fluid precautions. ✔Correct Answer-A) standard precautions.
Which one of the following techniques is one of the most effective techniques that OEC
technicians can use to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Disinfecting their equipment
B) Wearing gloves
C) Washing their hands
D) Getting immunizations ✔Correct Answer-C) Washing their hands
When caring for a patient who was stabbed with a knife in the ski area's bar (a crime scene
situation), it is important for the OEC technician to do all of the following to support "chain of
custody" except:
A) do not remove, move, or otherwise disturb anything in the environment, except as is
absolutely necessary to provide critical care to patient.
B) wrap the knife found on the floor next to the patient in plastic and hand it to the EMTs so
they can show the length of the knife to the Emergency Department staff.
