Ch 23 IFSTA question n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Ch 23 IFSTAIn a third-service EMS system, medical services are typically provided by: - correct answer An organization that is completely separate from the fire department Regardless of what organization provide EMS services, firefighters: - correct answer Will likely provide some level of emergency medical care HIPAA - correct answer Provides regulations for distribution of protected medical information Firefighters can face civil and criminal penalties if they: - correct answer Are non-compliant with HIPAA's rules about distribution of protected medical information Which strain of hepatitis is transmitted by close contact with individuals and typically has no long-term consequences? - correct answer A How is TB usually spread? - correct answer Infected person sneezing or coughing Because of how it is spread, ______ is prevalent in high density living areas such as nursing homes and prisons - correct answer Tuberculosis Even though _____ is less likely to spread to responders than other common diseases, it is still important to use BSI procedures with an infected person - correct answer HIV Which is a component of BSI procedures? - correct answer Hand washing When selecting the appropriate PPE to wear at a medical response: - correct answer It is always better to wear too much PPE than not enough When moving from one patient to another: - correct answer Remove old gloves and don a new pair