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West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam with Correct
Answers
What is PPE? - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should
you wear? - ANSWER-Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and
gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER-Wear
a
gown and double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease
transmission? - ANSWER-Wear vinyl or latex gloves, assume every patient
is
potentially infected, and wash your hands after each patient
interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? - ANSWER-En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? - ANSWER-
Hand
washing
What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? -
ANSWER-Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - ANSWER-Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - ANSWER-A contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small,
harmful organisms within the body? - ANSWER-Infectious
disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. -
ANSWER-
Direct Contact
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Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans -
ANSWER-Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust -
ANSWER-Airborne
Transmission
The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease -
ANSWER-Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or
place to another. - ANSWER-Vector-borne
Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - ANSWER-Denial,
Anger/Hostility,
Bargaining, Depression, and
Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness,
and the desire to die? - ANSWER-
Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is
known as - ANSWER-
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 - ANSWER-
Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as -
ANSWER-
Acceptance
What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS
professionals to work out stressful events? - ANSWER-Critical Incident
Stress
Management (CISM)
From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? -
ANSWER-
Trauma
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What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - ANSWER-
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - ANSWER-Personal Safety
Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission prevention in the
workplace? - ANSWER-
OSHA
What is the goal of standard precautions? - ANSWER-To interrupt the transmission
of
germs
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? -
ANSWER-
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... - ANSWER-
Surgical
mask to wear
If your eyes are exposed to blood or body fluid, what should you do? - ANSWER-
Rinse
them with water for 20 minutes then notify your department for further action
What are the three stages to general adaption syndrome? - ANSWER-Alarm
reaction,
stage of resistance, and exhaustion
What should EMS personnel do at violent situations? - ANSWER-Enter the scene
only
when law enforcement indicates it is safe
What is the decomposition of a diseased body? - ANSWER-Putrefaction
What is the stiffening of the body's muscles after death called? - ANSWER-Rigor mortis
What is it called when the blood settles in a diseased body due to gravitational pull? -
ANSWER-Dependent lividity
West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam with Correct
Answers
What is PPE? - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should
you wear? - ANSWER-Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and
gown
If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER-Wear
a
gown and double gloves
What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease
transmission? - ANSWER-Wear vinyl or latex gloves, assume every patient
is
potentially infected, and wash your hands after each patient
interaction
When should you apply your PPE's? - ANSWER-En route to a call
What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? - ANSWER-
Hand
washing
What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? -
ANSWER-Place in a "sharps" container
The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object - ANSWER-Indirect contact
What is a communicable disease? - ANSWER-A contagious disease
What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small,
harmful organisms within the body? - ANSWER-Infectious
disease
The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. -
ANSWER-
Direct Contact
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Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans -
ANSWER-Bloodborne Pathogens
The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust -
ANSWER-Airborne
Transmission
The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease -
ANSWER-Foodborne Transmission
The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or
place to another. - ANSWER-Vector-borne
Transmission
What are the five stages of the grieving process? - ANSWER-Denial,
Anger/Hostility,
Bargaining, Depression, and
Acceptance
What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness,
and the desire to die? - ANSWER-
Depression
The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is
known as - ANSWER-
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 - ANSWER-
Bargaining
The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as -
ANSWER-
Acceptance
What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS
professionals to work out stressful events? - ANSWER-Critical Incident
Stress
Management (CISM)
From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the leading cause of death? -
ANSWER-
Trauma
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What organization created the guidelines of EMS training? - ANSWER-
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
As an EMT, what is your number one priority? - ANSWER-Personal Safety
Who develops the guidelines concerning pathogen transmission prevention in the
workplace? - ANSWER-
OSHA
What is the goal of standard precautions? - ANSWER-To interrupt the transmission
of
germs
What is a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system designed to do? -
ANSWER-
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... - ANSWER-
Surgical
mask to wear
If your eyes are exposed to blood or body fluid, what should you do? - ANSWER-
Rinse
them with water for 20 minutes then notify your department for further action
What are the three stages to general adaption syndrome? - ANSWER-Alarm
reaction,
stage of resistance, and exhaustion
What should EMS personnel do at violent situations? - ANSWER-Enter the scene
only
when law enforcement indicates it is safe
What is the decomposition of a diseased body? - ANSWER-Putrefaction
What is the stiffening of the body's muscles after death called? - ANSWER-Rigor mortis
What is it called when the blood settles in a diseased body due to gravitational pull? -
ANSWER-Dependent lividity
