Deck 3: Workforce Safety and Wellness

Question 1

The use of free-weights is known as ____ exercise.

A) isometric
B) isolated
C) isotonic
D) unilateral

Answer 1

isometric

Question 2

On-scene of a medical emergency, Paramedics utilize a ____, meaning Paramedics add barrier devices for protection as the situation warrants.

A) pull-down philosophy
B) dress-up philosophy
C) isolation philosophy
D) concealment philosophy

Answer 2

dress-up philosophy

Question 3

The health and wellness of the Paramedic goes beyond simply avoiding illness.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Soiled dressing or other bloody materials disposed of in a ____ biohazard waste container.

A) yellow
B) red
C) green
D) blue

Question 5

The concept of wellness should be thought of as the absence of illness.

Question 6

The use of resistance exercises is known as ____ exercise.

A) isometric
B) unilateral
C) isotonic
D) bilateral

Question 7

Concealment is created by any object that blocks the pursuer's vision of the Paramedic.

Question 8

____ is the result of the body's maladaptive reaction to stress.

A) Strain
B) Wellness
C) Eustress
D) Distress

Question 9

Practicing ____, Paramedics frequently don gloves before approaching the patient.

A) body fluid isolation
B) scene isolation
C) group substance isolation
D) body substance isolation

Question 10

One definition of ____, advanced by DePaul University, is that it is an active process of becoming aware of, and making choices toward, a more successful existence.

A) stress management
B) wellness
C) responsibility
D) safety

Question 11

If there is evidence of scene violence, the Paramedic should park the ERV either diagonal across the end of a driveway, or backed into the scene.

Question 12

A ratio of 1:100 bleach is usable for wiping down any contaminated surfaces for about 48 hours before it should be discarded.

Question 13

Blood or bodily fluids inadvertently splashed into the eyes, nose, or mouth should be flushed away using a bleach solution.

Question 14

Paramedics who are aware of the practice of wellness are more likely to not experience illness and to lead more productive lives.

Question 15

Symptoms of ____ include persistent intrusive recollections of the event and flashbacks.

A) PTSD
B) CTS
C) Agoraphobia
D) SAD

Question 16

The Paramedic has many responsibilities, but perhaps the most important is ____ safety.

A) equipment
B) team
C) personal
D) scene

Question 17

Paramedics are at greatest risk of personal injury during the initial response to the scene of an emergency.

Question 18

Disagreements regarding specific aspects of scene development should be brought up during the initial debriefing.

Question 19

____ of the emergency response vehicle diminishes the potential for disease transmission and should be done as soon as practical.

A) Decontamination
B) Distillation
C) Isolation
D) Confinement

Question 20

Whenever possible, two responders should enter the scene together.

Question 21

The ever-present danger on the scene of every EMS call is ____________________.

Question 22

Whenever blood or bodily fluids from a patient are spilled, splashed, or dripped onto or injected into a Paramedic, a(n) ____________________ to a potentially infectious material may have occurred.

Question 23

____________________ is a function of daily living, a result of the interaction between the person and the environment.

Question 24

Rotations to out-of-service in order to take a rest break, eat some food, drink fluids, and use lavatories, all part of ____________________, can help responders handle stress more effectively.

Question 25

____________________ is a multidimensional concept which includes all aspects of a person-social, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional-as well as physical well-being.