A patient who is visibly anxious starts to panic and says their arm is numb. You understand that sometimes patients subconsciously convert anxiety into bodily dysfunction. You recognize this as which of the following?
A. Conversion hysteria
B. Overreaction
C. Blind panic
D. Projection
A. Conversion hysteria
At what point should the paramedic remove their medical gloves?
A. Before driving the ambulance
B. Before assessing a patient’s pulse
C. After confirming that the patient is not infectious
D. After determining that the scene is clear of bodily fluids
A. Before driving the ambulance
Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) would be most appropriate after which of the following situations?
A. Death of a 91-year-old patient with lung cancer
B. Treating a patient with a respiratory illness
C. Arriving at the scene of a minor car crash
D. Serious injury of a coworker in the line of duty
D. Serious injury of a coworker in the line of duty
If you are in top physical condition and become injured, then you will tend to:
A. Heal more quickly with fewer complications
B. Be more tolerant of sleep deprivation
C. Be able to tolerate higher call volumes
D. Reduce your risk for accidents in the workplace
A. Heal more quickly with fewer complications
Patterns of living that you develop in your youth:
A. Are difficult to modify in later life
B. Typically are outgrown later in life
C. Usually are caused by genetics
D. Cannot be modified later in life
A. Are difficult to modify in later life
The kind of stress that motivates an individual to achieve is called:
A. Eustress
B. Adapted stress
C. Displaced stress
D. Distress
A. Eustress
The paramedic should spread their legs how many inches apart when lifting?
A. At least 20 inches
B. Between 6 and 12 inches
C. No more than 6 inches
D. About 15 inches
D. About 15 inches
Upon arriving at a patient’s house, you learn that the patient has an active TB infection. What should you do before treating the patient?
A. Instruct the patient to wear gloves
B. Ask the patient to wear a surgical mask
C. Inform the patient that you cannot touch them
D. Clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces
B. Ask the patient to wear a surgical mask
Upon arriving on the scene of a vehicle crash, you notice a downed power line lying on the side of the road. What should you do?
A. Ask your partner to move the line
B. Remove all metal objects from the area
C. Put on proper protective equipment and move the line
D. Mark off the danger zone around the line
D. Mark off the danger zone around the line
What is the first step when removing medical gloves?
A. Prepare the next set of gloves
B. Partially remove one glove
C. Wash the gloves with soap and water
D. Remove one glove completely
B. Partially remove one glove
What is the target heart rate for a 35-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute?
A. 159 beats/min
B. 146 beats/min
C. 138 beats/min
D. 152 beats/min
D. 152 beats
What should you do prior to lifting a patient?
A. Prepare to lift with your back.
B. Ask the patient’s permission.
C. Inform the patient what you are going to do.
D. Ensure that there are more than four people available to lift the patient.
C. Inform the patient what you are going to do.
What should you do when exposed to a patient’s blood or body fluids?
A. Get a medical evaluation within 1 month of exposure.
B. Wash the affected area immediately with soap and water.
C. Continue caring for the patient.
D. Do not report the incident unless the patient has a disease.
B. Wash the affected area immediately with soap and water.
When coming into contact with a patient who poses a potential risk of infection to you, what should you do when communicating with other health care providers?
A. Use discretion about what information to share.
B. Give out sensitive patient history over the radio.
C. Warn everyone in the area about the patient’s condition.
D. Share patient information with anyone who asks.
A. Use discretion about what information to share.
When preparing to come into a contact with a hostile patient, it is imperative to do which of the following first?
A. Listen to the patient before talking.
B. Show empathy and understanding.
C. Carefully observe your surroundings.
D. Restrain the patient with gentle force.
C. Carefully observe your surroundings.
When should the paramedic wear a HEPA respirator or N95 mask?
A. When caring for a patient with TB or another contagious respiratory illness
B. Before, after, and between patient contacts
C. After touching blood or bodily fluids
D. During procedures when contact with blood and bodily fluids is anticipated
A. When caring for a patient with TB or another contagious respiratory illness
When the paramedic observes standard precautions on a call, he or she:
A. is aware that HIV and hepatitis are the only diseases of concern.
B. acknowledges that all bodily fluids are potentially infectious.
C. realizes that there is a low risk for disease transmission.
D. wears gloves and a mask only if the patient has an infectious disease.
B. acknowledges that all bodily fluids are potentially infectious.
Which of the following is a way of buffering bad news until a person can mobilize the resources to deal with that news more effectively?
A. Anger
B. Bargaining
C. Denial
D. Depression
C. Denial
Which of the following is an example of an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) that requires the use of appropriate PPE?
A. Administering a medication via nebulizer
B. Glucose monitoring
C. Applying a splint or other immobilization device
D. Pulse oximetry
A. Administering a medication via nebulizer
Which of the following statements regarding stress is correct?
A. Eustress is the leading cause of suicide among EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel.
B. The human stress reaction is exclusive to physical demands that are placed on the body.
C. The way one person reacts to stress may differ significantly from another person’s reaction.
D. By itself, any kind of stress has a negative effect on the human body and should be avoided.
C. The way one person reacts to stress may differ significantly from another person’s reaction.
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CHAPTER 1 - VOCAB44
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CHAPTER 2 - VOCAB29
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CHAPTER 3 - VOCAB20
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CHAPTER 4 - VOCAB60
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CHAPTER 1 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 2 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 3 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 4 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 5 - VOCAB47
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CHAPTER 6 - VOCAB13
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CHAPTER 7 - VOCAB53
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CHAPTER 5 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 6 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 7 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 8 - VOCAB1
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CHAPTER 8 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 11 - VOCAB1
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CHAPTER 12 - VOCAB9
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CHAPTER 13 - VOCAB64
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Vital Signs28
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CHAPTER 14 - VOCAB105
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CHAPTER 14 - PRACTICE QUESTIONS20
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CHAPTER 15 - MEDS1
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CHAPTER 16 - VOCAB142
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CHAPTER 17 - VOCAB (NOT DONE)16
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CHAPTER 18 - VOCAB137
