AAOS EMT EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
acute stress reactions - CORRECT ANSWER - Reaction to stress that occurs during a
stressful situation.
airborne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - The spread of an organism in aerosol
form.
bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - Pathogenic microorganisms that are
present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not
limited to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CORRECT ANSWER - The primary
federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States. The CDC
is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
communicable disease - CORRECT ANSWER - A disease that can be spread from one
person or species to another.
contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - The presence of infectious organisms or foreign
bodies on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body.
cover and concealment - CORRECT ANSWER - The tactical use of an impenetrable
barrier for protection.
critical incident stress management (CISM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A process that
confronts the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services
personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium.
cumulative stress reactions - CORRECT ANSWER - Prolonged or excessive stress.
,delayed stress reaction - CORRECT ANSWER - Reaction to stress that occurs after a
stressful situation.
designated officer - CORRECT ANSWER - The individual in the department who is
charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues.
direct contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure or transmission of a communicable
disease from one person to another by physical contact.
exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - A situation in which a person has had contact with
blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission
may occur.
foodborne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - The contamination of food or water with
an organism than can cause disease.
general adaptation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - The body's response to stress that
begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovery
or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion.
hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral
infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function.
host - CORRECT ANSWER - The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting
agent.
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - CORRECT ANSWER - Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which damages the cells in the body's
immune system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers.
, immune - CORRECT ANSWER - The body's ability to protect itself from acquiring a
disease.
indirect contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure or transmission of disease from one
person to another by contact with a contaminated object.
infection - CORRECT ANSWER - The abnormal invasion of a host or host tissues by
organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease.
infection control - CORRECT ANSWER - Procedures to reduce transmission of infection
among patients and health care personnel.
infectious disease - CORRECT ANSWER - a medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - CORRECT ANSWER - The
federal regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines
concerning safety in the workplace.
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWER - A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in
a susceptible host.
personal protective equipment (PPE) - CORRECT ANSWER - Clothing or specialized
equipment that provides protection to the wearer.
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - CORRECT ANSWER - A delayed stress reaction
to a prior incident. This delayed reaction is often the result of one or more unresolved issues
concerning the incident.
standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER - Protective measures that have traditionally
been developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in dealing with
objects, blood, body fluids, and other potential exposure risks of communicable disease.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
acute stress reactions - CORRECT ANSWER - Reaction to stress that occurs during a
stressful situation.
airborne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - The spread of an organism in aerosol
form.
bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - Pathogenic microorganisms that are
present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not
limited to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CORRECT ANSWER - The primary
federal agency that conducts and supports public health activities in the United States. The CDC
is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
communicable disease - CORRECT ANSWER - A disease that can be spread from one
person or species to another.
contamination - CORRECT ANSWER - The presence of infectious organisms or foreign
bodies on or in objects such as dressings, water, food, needles, wounds, or a patient's body.
cover and concealment - CORRECT ANSWER - The tactical use of an impenetrable
barrier for protection.
critical incident stress management (CISM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A process that
confronts the responses to critical incidents and defuses them, directing the emergency services
personnel toward physical and emotional equilibrium.
cumulative stress reactions - CORRECT ANSWER - Prolonged or excessive stress.
,delayed stress reaction - CORRECT ANSWER - Reaction to stress that occurs after a
stressful situation.
designated officer - CORRECT ANSWER - The individual in the department who is
charged with the responsibility of managing exposures and infection control issues.
direct contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure or transmission of a communicable
disease from one person to another by physical contact.
exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - A situation in which a person has had contact with
blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne particles in a manner that suggests disease transmission
may occur.
foodborne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER - The contamination of food or water with
an organism than can cause disease.
general adaptation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - The body's response to stress that
begins with an alarm response, followed by a stage of reaction and resistance, and then recovery
or, if the stress is prolonged, exhaustion.
hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral
infection, that causes fever, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, and altered liver function.
host - CORRECT ANSWER - The organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting
agent.
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) - CORRECT ANSWER - Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV, which damages the cells in the body's
immune system so that the body is unable to fight infection or certain cancers.
, immune - CORRECT ANSWER - The body's ability to protect itself from acquiring a
disease.
indirect contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure or transmission of disease from one
person to another by contact with a contaminated object.
infection - CORRECT ANSWER - The abnormal invasion of a host or host tissues by
organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, with or without signs or symptoms of disease.
infection control - CORRECT ANSWER - Procedures to reduce transmission of infection
among patients and health care personnel.
infectious disease - CORRECT ANSWER - a medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - CORRECT ANSWER - The
federal regulatory compliance agency that develops, publishes, and enforces guidelines
concerning safety in the workplace.
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWER - A microorganism that is capable of causing disease in
a susceptible host.
personal protective equipment (PPE) - CORRECT ANSWER - Clothing or specialized
equipment that provides protection to the wearer.
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - CORRECT ANSWER - A delayed stress reaction
to a prior incident. This delayed reaction is often the result of one or more unresolved issues
concerning the incident.
standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER - Protective measures that have traditionally
been developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in dealing with
objects, blood, body fluids, and other potential exposure risks of communicable disease.
