Chapter 2 EMT Quiz Questions with correct answers

After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated lancet. You should: A. Report the incident to your supervisor after the call B. Discontinue patient care and seek medical attention C. Get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible D. Immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution Correct Answer - Report the incident to your supervisor after the call At the scene of an automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: A. Remove the lines with a non-conductive object B. Proceed with normal extrication procedures C. Advise the patients to carefully get out of the car D. Mark off a danger zone around the downed lines Correct Answer - Mark off a danger zone around the downed lines Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. Mental disorders B. History of chronic disease C. Fear of medical personnel D. Assessment by the EMT Correct Answer - Assessment by the EMT General adaption syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases? A. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery B. Immediate reaction, physiological exhaustion, and recovery