Pcpp Vol. 1 Chap. 4

Front 1

A supervisor since is that an EMS crew that has just conducted a very dramatic but unsuccessful Rescue of a drowned child may be experiencing very intense emotions about the incident. Which of the following is an appropriate supervisory action?

Back 1

Initiate a "resiliency based care" program to care for the mental health of the crew

Front 2

You just sustained an accidental needle-stick with a contaminated intravenous needle. You should immediately

Back 2

Wash the affected area with soap and water

Front 3

Which of the following can increase the risk of back injury?

Back 3

All of these; smoking, weak abdominal muscles, poor nutrition

Front 4

When you are in a stressful situation and find yourself thinking, "I can't do this," one effective strategy is to

Back 4

Reframe

Front 5

You are providing end of life care to a patient in the last stages of a terminal illness. She appears to be at peace and speaks adamantly about her upcoming funeral. She is in which stage of loss?

Back 5

Acceptance

Front 6

Eating habits that contribute to good nutrition include which of the following?

Back 6

Eating a variety of foods from different food groups

Front 7

Which of the following is a benefit of good nutritional habits?

Back 7

All of these; proper body weight, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced cancer risk

Front 8

When physically preparing yourself to work safely as a paramedic, you should

Back 8

Exercise your cardiovascular system at least 3 times a week

Front 9

Which of the following is a physiological benefit of achieving and maintaining physical fitness?

Back 9

Increased metabolic rate

Front 10

Which of the following is not one of the core elements of physical fitness?

Back 10

Speed

Front 11

At which of the following times should you wash your hands?

Back 11

All of these; before meals, when your hands are visibly soiled, after every patient contact and/or decontamination procedure

Front 12

Of the following, which is not generally use on singing to minimize hazards?

Back 12

Surgical scrubs

Front 13

When coping mechanisms can no longer buffer job stressors, the likely result is

Back 13

Burnout

Front 14

The most important standard precaution the EMS provider can employ as an infection control practice is to

Back 14

Wash hands frequently

Front 15

Which of the following is an important factor in reducing the risk of infection?

Back 15

All of these; Stress Management, adequate rest, good nutrition

Front 16

A patient with suspected or known ____ makes it necessary for the care provider to don a HEPA or an N-95 respirator

Back 16

Tuberculosis

Front 17

What can be done to minimize the possibility of developing cancer?

Back 17

All of these; eating broccoli and high-fiber foods, wearing sunblock, risk- assessment screening

Front 18

Which of the following standard precautions should paramedics use with every patient?

Back 18

Disposable gloves

Front 19

Which of the following is a blood-borne disease?

Back 19

Hepatitis B