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Accompanied by a concerned neighbor, you enter the residence of an unconscious
elderly woman and encounter several small dogs. As you approach the patient, one of
the dogs begins to growl at you. You should: - Answers - ✔✔remain calm and ask the
neighbor to secure the dogs in another room.
You are the first medically trained person to arrive at the scene of a shooting. Law
enforcement personnel have secured the scene. The patient, who is critically injured
and requires immediate care, is found in his living room. A paramedic unit is en route to
the scene. You should: - Answers - ✔✔provide the appropriate care while disturbing the
scene as little as possible.
When parking your vehicle at an emergency scene, you should - Answers - ✔✔protect
the emergency scene from traffic hazards.
An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to - Answers -
✔✔recognize its signs and symptoms.
A chronically ill patient who is experiencing denial: - Answers - ✔✔Often cannot believe
what is happening to him or her
A CISD is used to - Answers - ✔✔alleviate the stress reactions caused by high-stress
incidents.
The MOST common cause of death in public safety workers is - Answers - ✔✔heart and
blood vessel disease.
While at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on a hot afternoon, you begin experiencing
lightheadedness and feel like you are going to faint. There are ample personnel to take
care of the patients. You should: - Answers - ✔✔rehabilitate yourself by drinking water
or a sports drink
CISDs are usually conducted - Answers - ✔✔within 24 to 72 ours following a major
incident.
Depression and a reduced ability to deal with stress would MOST likely be caused by -
Answers - ✔✔alcohol
Caffeine is a drug that: - Answers - ✔✔causes a release of adrenaline
, To see his grandson graduate from high school, a man with terminal illness promises to
keep all of his doctor's appointments and take all of his medication exactly as
prescribed. This is an example of: - Answers - ✔✔Bargaining
Most cases of MRSA occur in: - Answers - ✔✔healthcare setting
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to avoid allowing an angry patient or
family member to interfere with your patient care duties? - Answers - ✔✔realize the
anger is not because of you
Difficulty sleeping may be a difficult sign of stress to recognize in emergency
responders because - Answers - ✔✔Difficulty sleeping may be a difficult sign of stress
to recognize in emergency responders because
Which of the following immunizations and tests are recommended for EMS providers? -
Answers - ✔✔tetanus prophylaxis, hepatitis B vaccine, and TB skin testing
Which of the following statements regarding the hepatitis B virus is correct? - Answers -
✔✔Hepatitis B is far more contagious than HIV is.
Which of the following represents the LEAST healthy and well-balanced diet? - Answers
- ✔✔one cup of fruit, 3 ounces of salt, and l cup of fat-free milk
Your mental and physical health may suffer, resulting in a decreased ability to deal with
stress, if you: - Answers - ✔✔get less than 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night
Ways in which the Emergency Medical Responded (EMR) can prevent and reduce
unnecessary stress include all of the following EXCEPT: - Answers - ✔✔Frequent
exposure to stress-causing situations to train the mind
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when responding to an emergency
scene? - Answers - ✔✔taking the shortest route
In which of the following situations would the use of a gown or apron, face shield, and
gloves clearly be indicated - Answers - ✔✔emergency childbirth
What effects does caffeine have on the body? - Answers - ✔✔increased blood pressure
and increased stress
Patients who pose the highest risk of transmitting TB almost invariably - Answers -
✔✔have a cough