WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 EXAM 2024. 100% COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2024 VERIFIED UPDATE.RATED A+.

WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 EXAM 2024. 100% COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2024 VERIFIED UPDATE.RATED A+. WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 EXAM 2024. 100% COMPLETE 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2024 VERIFIED UPDATE.RATED A+. What is PPE? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your hands after each patient interaction When should you apply your PPE's? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-En route to a call What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Hand washing What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Place in a "sharps" container The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Indirect contact What is a communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-A contagious disease What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Infectious disease The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. - CORRECT ANSWER(S):- Direct Contact Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Bloodborne Pathogens The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Airborne Transmission The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Foodborne Transmission The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to another. - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Vector-borne Transmission What are the five stages of the grieving process? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the desire to die? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Depression The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Denial The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known as - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Bargaining The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as - CORRECT ANSWER(S):- Acceptance What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):- Trauma What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Personal Safety Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission prevention in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-OSHA What is the goal of standard precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-To interrupt the transmission of germs What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):- Identify areas of improvement and appropriate education to help fix them (always positive) If a patient has TB, you must wear a HEPA and give them a... - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Surgical mask to wear If your eyes are exposed to blood or body fluid, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER(S):-Rinse them with water for 20 minutes then