ARC - Chapter 7

What are the next steps after rescuing a victim from the water according to the chapter overview?

• Perform a scene size-up and a primary assessment

• Call for additional rescue services

• Provide transportation to a medical facility

• Complete a report of the incident

According to the text, which of the following is NOT one of the four conditions that must be present for an infection to occur?

• A) A susceptible person

• B) An entry site

• C) A high temperature

• D) A present pathogen

What is the highest risk of transmission for bloodborne pathogens like hepatitis B virus and HIV?

• A) Casual contact, such as hugging

• B) Indirect contact with infected blood

• C) Direct or indirect contact with infected food or water

• D) Unprotected direct or indirect contact with infected blood

How can direct contact transmission of bloodborne pathogens occur?

• A) By breathing the same air as an infected person

• B) By touching an object that has been contaminated with infected blood

• C) By infected blood from another person entering another person's body

• D) By consuming food contaminated with infected blood

What is an example of a disease spread through vector-borne transmission?

• Hepatitis B

• HIV

• Malaria

• The flu

What are standard precautions based on the assumption of?

• That all body fluids are safe

• That only blood is infectious

• That all body fluids may be infectious

• That no body fluids are infectious

Which of the following is NOT consider a personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Gowns

• Barrier Masks

• Sterile needles

• Gloves

Personal protective equipment should be identified in what plan?

• Health and safety plan

• Exposure control plan

• Emergency response plan

• Operational plan

According to the guidelines for using PPE to prevent infection, what should you avoid doing with gloves?

• Attempting to clean or reuse disposable gloves

• Wear gloves when giving ventilations to a victim

• Wear nitrile latex-free disposable gloves when providing care

• Cover any cuts, scrapes or sores before wearing gloves

When should you change gloves according to the provided guidelines?

• After washing hands with soap and water

• Before providing care to a different victim

• When the gloves are wet

• After disposing of the gloves properly