West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam California State University - Questions and Answers Graded A+

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West Coast EMT Block 1 Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is PPE? ✔✔Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should... you wear? ✔✔Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? ✔✔Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? ✔✔Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentially infected, and wash your hands after each patient interaction When should you apply your PPE's? ✔✔En route to a call What form of protection is most likely to stop the spread of disease? ✔✔Hand washing What should you do with sharp objects such as needles when in need of disposing? ✔✔Place in a "sharps" container The spread of pathogen through an inanimate object ✔✔Indirect contact What is a communicable disease? ✔✔A contagious disease What is the name of the medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body? ✔✔Infectious disease The transmission of an organism from person to person through touch. ✔✔Direct Contact Microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans ✔✔Bloodborne Pathogens The spread of infectious agents through mechanisms such as droplets or dust ✔✔Airborne Transmission The contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease ✔✔Foodborne Transmission The spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to another. ✔✔Vector-borne Transmission What are the five stages of the grieving process? ✔✔Denial, Anger/Hostility, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance What stage of the grieving process is identified by internalized anger, hopelessness, and the desire to die? ✔✔Depression The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as ✔✔Denial The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is known as ✔✔Bargaining The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as ✔✔Acceptance What is the name of the team of psychological professionals that work with EMS professionals to work out stressful events? ✔✔Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) From the age of 1 to the age of 40, what is the [Show More]

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