AAOS Chapter 2 EMT Eleventh Edition -
Workforce Safety and Wellness
Vector-borne transmission of an infectious organism occurs via: - correct answer animals or insects.
Which of the following statements regarding the different stages of the grieving process is correct? -
correct answer The stages of the grieving process may occur simultaneously.
Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or injury include all of the
following, EXCEPT: - correct answer assessment by the EMT.
While providing care to a patient, blood got onto the ambulance stretcher. Because the stretcher was
not properly cleaned afterward, a virus was transmitted to another emergency medical technician (EMT)
several days later. Which route of transmission does this scenario describe? - correct answer Indirect
contact
The EMT's first priority is __________. - correct answer personal safety
Which of the following is an effective stress management strategy? - correct answer Developing a
social network outside of EMS
The simplest, yet most effective method of preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: - correct
answer wash your hands in between patient contacts.
Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be used: - correct answer when performing
endotracheal intubation.
After assessing a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated
lancet. You should: - correct answer report the incident to your supervisor after the call.
