1: To protect yourself from exposure to blood or other body fluids while in the field, you must wear:
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A: an oxygen mask. |
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B: gloves and eye protection. |
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C: full turnout gear and an SCBA. |
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D: three protective layers of clothing. |
2: A resource available to responders that lists most hazardous materials and the proper procedures for scene control and emergency care of patients is the:
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A: Exposure Control Plan. |
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B: Hazardous Communications Guide. |
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C: DOT's Hazardous Materials: The Emergency Response Guidebook. |
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D: DOT's EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. |
3: What are the five phases of the grieving process commonly experienced by patients who are close to death?
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A: Denial, anger, bargaining, paranoia, grief |
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B: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance |
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C: Bargaining, denial, anger, grief, acceptance |
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D: Anger, bargaining, denial, paranoia, acceptance |
4: A Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is designed to help:
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A: families deal with the sudden death of a loved one. |
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B: law enforcement officials interview victims of a crime. |
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C: law enforcement officials interview witnesses to a crime. |
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D: emergency medical personnel cope with personal and group anxieties and stresses. |
5: You are at the scene of an automobile crash involving two patients with serious injuries. To gain the confidence and cooperation of the patients, family members, and bystanders at the scene, you should:
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A: shout for everyone to be quiet. |
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B: call for law enforcement assistance. |
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C: quickly and calmly assess everyone's actions. |
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D: tell the patients there is nothing to worry about. |
6: Which of the following signs indicates adequate hydration?
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A: Thirst |
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B: Frequent urination |
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C: Excessive sweating |
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D: Deep yellow urine |
7: Which of the following procedures should NOT be performed at the scene of a crash?
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A: Check the stability of the vehicle. |
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B: Rock or push on the vehicle to see whether it will move. |
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C: Place warning devices a distance from the scene. |
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D: Park the ambulance a safe distance from the scene. |
8: Which of the following statements about procedures at a hazardous materials situation is FALSE?
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A: Do not enter the scene if a HazMat team is en route. |
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B: Upon arrival, first try to read labels and identification numbers. |
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C: If an object is marked with a safety placard, it is safe to approach it. |
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D: You should not begin caring for patients until they have been moved away from the scene. |
9: To avoid a direct hit by lightning or a ground current, you should:
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A: move under a large tree. |
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B: move immediately to the highest possible area. |
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C: make yourself the smallest possible target. |
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D: surround yourself with your equipment so that it will take the hit. |
10: You are called to an apartment where two men have been fighting and one has been stabbed. You should:
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A: put on your body armor before entering the apartment. |
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B: enter the apartment and attempt to grab the knife from the man. |
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C: enter the apartment and begin treating the patient who was stabbed. |
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D: remain outside, evaluate the potential for violence, and call for help from law enforcement. |
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