Chapter 3: EMR Wellness and Safety

1. What is body mechanics? 

• a. The positioning of a patient for transport  

• b. The way in which a patient responds to command

• c. The initial findings of a patient at the scene 

• d. The proper use of the body to lift a patient  

   

2. 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. 

• d. avoiding the use of relaxation techniques. 

3. A patient who has been restrained should be placed in a(n) ________ position. 

• a. face-up 

• b. facedown 

• c. arm-leg straddle 

• d. fetal  

4. An Emergency Medical Responder who flees a scene because of potential violence and positions himself behind a brick retaining wall is using which technique?

• a. Cover 

• b. Concealment 

• c. Distraction

• d. Misdirection  

   

5. A patient who is breathing adequately but is unresponsive should be placed in a ________ position. 

• a. supine  

• b. prone  

• c. head-down  

• d. recovery  

6. A patient with a terminal illness has an outburst where she yells, "Why is this happening to me?" This patient is exhibiting what stage of the grieving process? 

• a. Bargaining

• b. Depression 

• c. Denial

• d. Anger 

7.When you are lifting, how should you place your feet?

• a. One in front of the other

• b. Shoulder-width apart  

• c. Close together 

• d. As far apart as possible 

8. Disease-causing agents are called: 

• a. venoms. 

• b. toxemias. 

• c. pathogens. 

• d. amoebas.  

9. Which of the following is most likely to be considered a significant stressor for the Emergency Medical Responder? 

• a. Working a single-vehicle crash 

• b. An uncomplicated childbirth 

• c. A pediatric patient with serious trauma  

• d. An emergency worker with an ankle injury  

   

10. Practice to prevent exposure to disease during patient contact is called: 

• a. infection precautions. 

• b. universal isolations. 

• c. disease control methods. 

• d. standard precautions.