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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 ...

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West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam
Questions and Answers (GRADED A+)


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 letex 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



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



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

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