Question

1. the incubation period for hepatitis b is typically:

a. 1 to 2 weeks
b. 5 to 10 weeks
c. 4 to 12 weeks
d. 1 to 10 weeks

1. vaccinations are not available for which form of hepatitis?

a. hepatitis a
b. hepatitis b
c. hepatitis c
d. all forms of hepatitis

1. which of the following statements about tuberculosis is false?

a. it is found in open, uncrowded living spaces.
b. it can be found in crowded environments with poor ventilation.
c. it is spread through the air via droplets.
d. the primary infection is typically not serious.

1. __________ is a bacterium that causes infections and is resistant to many antibiotics.

a. meningitis
b. tuberculosis
c. hepatitis c
d. mrsa

1. a(n) __________ is an outbreak that occurs on a global scale.

a. epidemic
b. pandemic
c. endemic
d. transdemic
true/false
if you believe the statement to be more true than false, write the letter \t\ in the space provided. if you believe the statement to be more false than true, write the letter \f.\

1. you are obligated as a medical professional to refrain from labeling patients and displaying personal biases.
2. in an unconscious adult patient, you should assess for a pulse in the carotid artery.
3. an epidemic occurs when new cases of a disease in the human population exceed the number of expected cases.
4. history taking may be the only way to determine what the problem is or what may be causing the problem.
5. conscious medical patients will always need a full - body scan.
6. the use of lights and siren during transport should be limited to situations where a life - threatening injury is present and it would meaningfully accelerate transport time.
7. exposure to the virus that causes aids is a risk that emts face on a regular basis.
8. emts can receive a vaccination against hiv to protect them from exposure.
9. middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (mers - cov) is a virus most commonly found in bats and camels living in the middle east.
10. hepatitis a can only be transmitted from a patient who has an acute infection.
11. hiv is far more contagious than hepatitis b.

Explanation:

1. The incubation - period of hepatitis B is 4 - 12 weeks.
2. Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B, but not for hepatitis C.
3. Tuberculosis is more common in crowded, poorly - ventilated spaces, not open, uncrowded ones.
4. MRSA is a bacterium resistant to many antibiotics. Meningitis is an inflammation, tuberculosis is a different bacterium, and hepatitis C is a virus.
5. A pandemic is a global - scale outbreak. An epidemic is local or regional, endemic is common in a particular area, and transdemic is not a standard term.

True/False:

1. Medical professionals should avoid patient - labeling and personal bias.
2. Carotid artery pulse assessment is standard for unconscious adults.
3. An epidemic is when new disease cases exceed expectations.
4. History - taking can be crucial for diagnosis.
5. Not all conscious patients need a full - body scan.
6. Lights and sirens should be used for life - threatening injuries.
7. EMTs are at risk of AIDS virus exposure.
8. There is no HIV vaccine for EMTs.
9. MERS - CoV is found in bats and camels in the Middle East.
10. Hepatitis A can be transmitted during acute infection.
11. Hepatitis B is more contagious than HIV.

Answer:

1. C. 4 to 12 weeks
2. C. Hepatitis C
3. A. It is found in open, uncrowded living spaces.
4. D. MRSA
5. B. pandemic

True/False:

1. T
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. T
11. F