Chapter 2 Pre/Post

Question 1

A low density lipoprotein level of 150 would be considered:

Answer 1

Borderline high.

Question 2

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is produced by the:

Answer 2

Pituitary.

Question 3

Feeling anxious in certain situations is normal and healthy. anxiety can be beneficial:

Answer 3

allowing one to perform at high efficiency.

Question 4

Reaction formation is a common defense mechanism in which:

Answer 4

Unwanted desires are prevented from being expressed.

Question 5

The sould of reframing is to?

Answer 5

Change the meaning of a situation.

Question 6

To maintain personal safety on a domestic abuse scene, a paramedic should do what?

Answer 6

Coordinate action w/ police.

Question 7

When gathering a history on a deceased patient from a family member, a paramedic should?

Answer 7

inquire about organ donation options.

Question 8

What is a main dietary source of trans fatty acids?

Answer 8

Fried foods.

Question 8

What is the most important nutrient that is needed for cellular function?

Answer 8

Water.

Question 9

What is accurate regarding standard precautions?

Answer 9

They involve the use of protective barriers.

Question 10

A paramedic, known for struggling with calculating medication doses, tells you that they are the fastest at applying a sling and swathe. What defense mechanism is the paramedic exhibiting?

Answer 10

Compensation.

Question 11

A PT reports that they stopped smoking cigarettes 3 weeks ago. What body changes do you
expect the PT to experience?

Answer 11

Improved circulation.

Question 12

A survey of more than 30,000 EMS personnel found that chronic and critical incident stressors may increase an EMS providers risk for:

Answer 12

Post traumatic stress.

Question 13

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s exercise pyramid, which activity should be performed two to three days a week?

Answer 13

Stretching.

Question 14

After the body is exposed to a stressor, approximately how long does it take the alarm reaction to activate?

Answer 14

A few seconds.

Question 15

How do saturated fats raise cholesterol levels?

Answer 15

They inhibit the pathway through which excess cholesterol is normally removed.

Question 16

In what year did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention develop recommendations
for prevention of HIV transmission in health care settings?

Answer 16

1987

Question 17

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Answer 17

Pineal Gland.

Question 18

Saturated fats should be limited to what percentage of daily calories?

Answer 18

10

Question 19

The nutrient that activated enzymes, releases energy, and promotes bone growth is:

Answer 19

Magnesium.

Question 20

Upon arriving at a PT house, you learn that the PT has an active TB infection. What should you do before treating the PT?

Answer 20

Ask the PT to wear a surgical mask.

Question 21

What should you do when exposed to a PT’s blood or body fluids?

Answer 21

Wash the affected area immediately with soap and water.

Question 22

When assessing a PT at the scene of an emergency, a paramedic gets easily frustrated when a PT doesn’t cooperate. When the PT apologizes, the paramedic brushes off the apology and ignores the PT for the rest of the call. The paramedic is exhibiting signs of:

Answer 22

Compassion fatigue.

Question 23

When performing tactical breathing to manage stress on a call, you should breathe in for how many seconds before holding?

Answer 23

4 seconds.

Question 24

When preparing to come into contact with a hostile PT, it is imperative to do which of the following first?

Answer 24

Carefully review your surroundings.

Question 25

When should the paramedic wear a HEPA respirator or N95 mask?

Answer 25

When working with a PT with TB or another respiratory illness.

Question 26

What is an example of an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) that requires the use of appropriate PPE?

Answer 26

Bag-mask ventilations.

Question 27

What is part of the physiologic response to stress?

Answer 27

Mobilization of glucose.

Question 28

What should a paramedic do in the event of a potential exposure to an infectious disease?

Answer 28

Obtain a full medical follow-up.

Question 29

What statement regarding critical incident stress management is accurate?

Answer 29

It is optional, but not currently a mandatory intervention.