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WEST COAST EMT CHAPTER 2 WORKFORCE SAFETY AND WELLNESS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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WEST COAST EMT CHAPTER 2WORKFORCE SAFETY AND WELLNESS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the
contaminated lancet. You should:
Select one:
A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as possible.
B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
C. discontinue patient care and seek medical attention.
D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution. - Answer-B. 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:
Select one:
A. mark off a danger zone around the downed lines.
B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car.
D. remove the lines with a nonconductive object. - Answer-A. 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:
Select one:
A. mental disorders.
B. fear of medical personnel.
C. history of chronic disease.
D. assessment by the EMT. - Answer-D. assessment by the EMT.
General adaptation syndrome is characterized by which of the following phases?
Select one:
A. Delayed reaction, alarm response, and physical recovery
B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
D. Reaction and resistance, euphoria, and physical exhaustion - Answer-C. Alarm
response, reaction and resistance, and recovery
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used:
Select one:
A. whenever you touch nonintact skin.
B. during routine cleaning of the ambulance.
C. while handling needles or other sharps.
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