Question

1. an emergency medical responder should be screened yearly for:

a. tuberculosis.
b. tetanus.
c. hepatitis.
d. hiv.

1. it is critical that all emergency medical responders wear ______ whenever a patient is suspected of having tb.

a. eye shields or goggles
b. a hepa respirator or n95 mask
c. a disposable gown and mask
d. impervious boots and a helmet

1. if hand washing is indicated but you are in the field without soap and water available, what should you do?

a. wear gloves until soap and water are available
b. do nothing now, but make sure that gloves are used on the next call
c. take yourself out of service until soap and water can be found
d. use an alcohol-based hand cleaner

1. for which type of call would you be most likely to use a gown?

a. a child with a fever
b. an elderly gentleman complaining of abdominal pain
c. a woman giving birth
d. an assault victim with no active bleeding

1. if an emergency medical responder has an exposure and the contamination involves the eyes, it is recommended that irrigation be done for a minimum of:

a. 10 minutes.
b. 20 minutes.
c. 30 minutes.
d. 45 minutes.

1. appropriate lifestyle changes to aid in dealing with stress would include all of the following except:

a. cutting down on sugar, fat, and caffeine.
b. avoiding exercise in your daily routine.
c. avoiding cigarettes and alcohol.

Explanation:

Question 6

Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are at risk of tuberculosis (TB) exposure due to patient contact. Yearly TB screening is standard for EMRs to detect latent or active TB early, as TB is airborne and easily transmissible in healthcare settings. Tetanus, hepatitis, and HIV screenings follow different protocols (e.g., hepatitis/HIV after exposure, tetanus with vaccination schedules), not yearly routine screening like TB.

Question 7

Tuberculosis (TB) is spread via airborne droplets. A HEPA respirator or N95 mask filters airborne particles, including TB bacteria. Eye shields (a) protect eyes but not from inhalation; disposable gown/mask (c) lacks sufficient respiratory protection; impervious boots/helmet (d) are irrelevant for TB (a respiratory pathogen).

Question 8

When soap and water are unavailable, alcohol - based hand cleaners are recommended for hand hygiene. They kill most pathogens. Wearing gloves (a) is not a substitute for hand hygiene; doing nothing (b) increases infection risk; taking oneself out of service (c) is impractical and unnecessary when hand cleaners are an option.

Question 9

Answer:

a. tuberculosis.