Chapter 2: Workforce Safety and Wellness UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Chapter 2: Workforce Safety and Wellness
UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter
the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you
took too long to get...
Chapter 2: Workforce Safety and Wellness
UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A 75-year-old male with a terminal illness has died at home. As you and your partner enter
the residence, a family member becomes verbally abusive, pushes you, and states that you
took too long to get there. You should:
A. retreat and notify law enforcement personnel.
B. tell the family member that it is not your fault.
C. subdue the family member until the police arrive.
D. ignore the family member and assess the patient. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A
If it is not possible to adequately clean your ambulance at the hospital following a call, you
should:
A. quickly wipe down all high contact surfaces with an antibacterial solution.
B. clean the ambulance at your station in a designated area that is well ventilated.
C. wait until the end of your shift and then disinfect the entire patient compartment.
D. thoroughly wash the back of the ambulance at a local car wash or similar facility. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔B
Patients who become dependent upon EMS personnel or other health care providers often
feel:
A. relieved.
B. superior.
C. hopeful.
D. shamed. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔D
Physiologic manifestations of stress include:
A. flushed skin, decreased muscle control, and vomiting.
B. slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and severe headaches.
C. perspiration, increased blood glucose levels, and dilated pupils.
, D. increased blood pressure, decreased blood glucose levels, and chest pain. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔C
The BEST way to reduce your risk of contracting a work-related disease following exposure
is to:
A. vigorously wash the affected area with an antimicrobial solution.
B. be evaluated by a physician within 72 hours following the exposure.
C. get vaccinated against the disease you think you were exposed to.
D. activate your department's infection control plan as soon as possible. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔D
The MOST important consideration at the scene of a hazardous material incident is:
A. identifying the material.
B. calling the hazardous materials team.
C. evacuating the bystanders.
D. ensuring your personal safety. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔D
Upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided
head-on; the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of
stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After parking the
ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should:
A. quickly begin the triage process.
B. assist with vehicle stabilization.
C. report to the incident commander.
D. put on high-visibility safety vests. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔D
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should:
A. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product directions.
B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and water.
D. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a towel. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A
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