Question

1. determination of exposure is an important component of an infection control plan because it: a. determines the time of day when most exposures are likely to occur. b. determines which type of communicable disease might be present in the workplace. c. defines who is most likely to transmit communicable diseases in the workplace. d. defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure. 22. the compliance monitoring component of an infection control plan should: a. ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important. b. identify who to notify after an exposure and where treatment should be provided. c. consist of a list of tasks that pose a risk for contact with blood or other body fluids. d. address issues such as medical waste collection, storage, and ambulance disinfection. 23. if a person is partially immune to a particular disease, he or she: a. is not protected from a new infection if exposed to another individual. b. must be revaccinated at least every 18 months to avoid infection. c. might develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial infection. d. will not experience future illness, even if his or her immune system is stressed. 24. as an emt, it is important to remember that the signs and symptoms of cumulative stress: a. might not be obvious or present all the time. b. usually manifest suddenly and without warning. c. cannot be identified and can cause health problems. d. are most effectively treated with medications. 25. it is especially important for ems personnel to develop non - adversarial relationships with their coworkers because they: a. are highly prone to stress and burnout. b. depend on one another for their safety. c. must work together every third day. d. might have to bunk in the same room. 26. you and your partner respond to the residence of a 66 - year - old male with shortness of breath. as you are assessing the patient, his wife tells you that he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. the patient is verbally abusive and tells you that failure of the healthcare system caused his disease. which stage of the grieving process is this patients behavior consistent with? a. denial b. anger c. bargaining d. depression 27. while trying to make a family member feel better after a loved one has died, your partner states, \i know how you are feeling.\ the family members might view this as: a. your partners attempt to diminish their grief. b. a show of respect for the person who has died. c. coaching them through the grieving process. d. your partners caring and supportive attitude. 28. a 15 - year - old boy was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. he has numerous disfiguring injuries and has been placed in the back of the ambulance to shield him from curious bystanders. when the childs parents arrive at the scene, they demand to see him. you should: a. advise them that their son had severely disfiguring injuries and ask them if there is anyone they would like you to contact first. b. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see their child by themselves while you wait outside. c. let them know that because of the circumstances of their childs death, they will not be permitted to see him at this time.

Explanation:

1. Determining exposure helps identify those at - risk of contact with blood/body - fluids and high - risk tasks in an infection control plan.
2. Compliance monitoring ensures employees understand infection control measures.
3. A partially immune person may get sick from dormant germs when stressed.
4. Signs of cumulative stress may not be obvious or constant.
5. EMS personnel depend on each other for safety, so non - adversarial relationships are crucial.
6. Verbal abuse blaming the healthcare system for illness is consistent with the anger stage of grieving.
7. Saying "I know how you are feeling" may be seen as diminishing grief.
8. It is important to be empathetic and allow parents to see their child, so discreetly escorting them is appropriate.

Answer:

1. d. defines who is at risk for contact with blood and body fluids and which tasks pose a risk of exposure.
2. a. ensure that employees understand what they should do and why it is important.
3. c. might develop illness from germs that lie dormant from the initial infection.
4. a. might not be obvious or present all the time.
5. b. depend on one another for their safety.
6. b. Anger
7. a. your partner’s attempt to diminish their grief.
8. b. discreetly escort them to the back of the ambulance and allow them to see their child by themselves while you wait outside.