Ch.2 Pretest Flashcards

1
Q

Which statement best describes a recognized step in a critical incident stress debriefing​ (CISD)?
A.It includes a plan of action phase.
B.It is best conducted by your upper EMS administration team.
C.It should include detailed minutes and a roster to be forwarded to supervisors.
D.It is ideally held within 12 hours after the incident.

A

A.It includes a plan of action phase.

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Following a​ large-scale disaster that requires a defusing​ event, how long should a typical defusing session​ last?
A.Less than 2 hours
B.45 to 60 minutes
C.15 to 30 minutes
D.30 to 45 minutes
A

D.30 to 45 minutes

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3
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How long after a critical incident should defusing take​ place?
A.6 to 10 hours
B.24 to 72 hours
C.1 to 4 hours
D.30 to 45 minutes
A

C.1 to 4 hours

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What is the name of the event that takes place within 1 to 4 hours after a critical incident and is designed to start the process of helping emergency providers work through a stressful​ situation?
A.​Self-medicating
B.Reprimands
C.Performance reviews
D.Defusing
A

D.Defusing

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5
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Which one of the following is a component of critical incident stress management​ (CISM)?
A.Defusing
B.Breathing techniques
C.Meditation
D.Psychiatric evaluation
A

A.Defusing

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6
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If the patient who has a fever and a​ blood-tinged productive cough states he has an infectious​ disease, what disease does he MOST likely​ have?
A.Tuberculosis
B.SARS
C.Hepatitis A
D.Spinal meningitis
A

A.Tuberculosis

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7
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Hookworm is an example of what type of pathogen​ infection?
A.Fungi
B.Protozoa
C.Virus
D.Helminths
A

D.Helminths

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Which one of the following diseases is caused by a​ virus?
A.Hepatitis
B.Sinus infection
C.Strep throat
D.Tuberculosis
A

A.Hepatitis

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9
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Which one of the following pathogens cause​ malaria?
A.Protozoa
B.Viruses
C.Bacteria
D.Fungi
A

A.Protozoa

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10
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Exhaustion and irritability caused by prolonged periods of stress is​ called:
A.acute stress reaction.
B.delirium.
C.burnout.
D.delayed stress reaction
A

C.burnout.

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11
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What is the name of the test used to detect​ tuberculosis?
A.Varicella
B.Purified protein derivative
C.Tuberlococin
D.Protein pertussis detection
A

B.Purified protein derivative

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12
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A situation that causes you to experience emotions that are unusually strong and may interfere with your ability to function is called​ a(n):
A.traumatic incident.
B.emotional incident.
C.tragic incident.
D.critical incident.
A

D.critical incident.

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13
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The standard that requires emergency care personnel to take precautions against diseases transmitted by blood and other potentially infectious substances or body fluids is​ called:
A.Universal Precautions.
B.Standard Precautions.
C.infection prevention.
D.body substance isolation.
A

B.Standard Precautions.

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Diseases are caused by microorganisms that may be spread through the air or by contact with blood or other body fluids and are known​ as:
A.histamines.
B.antigens.
C.antimicrobes.
D.pathogens.
A

D.pathogens.

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Diseases are caused by​ microorganisms, such as bacteria and​ viruses, known​ as:
A.secretions.
B.bacteria.
C.droplets.
D.pathogens.
A

D.pathogens.

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