WEST COAST EMT BLOCK 1 LATEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+[GUARANTEED PASS].
What is PPE? - ANSWERS-Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of
PPE should you wear? - ANSWERS-Gloves, a standard surgical mask,
eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? -
ANSWERS-Wear a gown and double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from
disease transmission? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? -
ANSWERS-Hand washing
What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of
disposing? - ANSWERS-Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - ANSWERS-
Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - ANSWERS-A contagious disease
,What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? - ANSWERS-
Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. -
ANSWERS-Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in
humans - ANSWERS-Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or
dust - ANSWERS-Airborne Transmission
The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause
disease - ANSWERS-Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from
one person or place to another. - ANSWERS-Vector-borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - ANSWERS-Denial,
Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,
hopelessness, and the desire to die? - ANSWERS-Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis
or care is known as - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as -
ANSWERS-Acceptance
, What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work
with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? - ANSWERS-
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? -
ANSWERS-Trauma
What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - ANSWERS-
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission
prevention in the workplace? - ANSWERS-OSHA
What is the goal of standard precautions? - ANSWERS-To interrupt the
transmission of germs
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? -
ANSWERS-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... -
ANSWERS-Surgical mask to wear
As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - ANSWERS-Personal
Safety
If your eyes are exposed to blood or body fluid, what should you do? -
ANSWERS-
Rinse them with water for 20 minutes then notify your department for
further action
What are the three stages to general adaption syndrome? - ANSWERS-
Alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and exhaustion
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+[GUARANTEED PASS].
What is PPE? - ANSWERS-Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of
PPE should you wear? - ANSWERS-Gloves, a standard surgical mask,
eye protection, and gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? -
ANSWERS-Wear a gown and double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from
disease transmission? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? -
ANSWERS-Hand washing
What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of
disposing? - ANSWERS-Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - ANSWERS-
Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - ANSWERS-A contagious disease
,What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and
spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? - ANSWERS-
Infectious disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. -
ANSWERS-Direct Contact
Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in
humans - ANSWERS-Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or
dust - ANSWERS-Airborne Transmission
The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause
disease - ANSWERS-Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from
one person or place to another. - ANSWERS-Vector-borne Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - ANSWERS-Denial,
Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger,
hopelessness, and the desire to die? - ANSWERS-Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis
or care is known as - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as -
ANSWERS-Acceptance
, What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work
with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? - ANSWERS-
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? -
ANSWERS-Trauma
What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - ANSWERS-
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission
prevention in the workplace? - ANSWERS-OSHA
What is the goal of standard precautions? - ANSWERS-To interrupt the
transmission of germs
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? -
ANSWERS-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... -
ANSWERS-Surgical mask to wear
As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - ANSWERS-Personal
Safety
If your eyes are exposed to blood or body fluid, what should you do? -
ANSWERS-
Rinse them with water for 20 minutes then notify your department for
further action
What are the three stages to general adaption syndrome? - ANSWERS-
Alarm reaction, stage of resistance, and exhaustion
