Section 1 Preparatory

Regardless of how stressful the situation is, you must focus on several factors. Which of the following factors is your top priority?

• Personal safety

• Patient care

• Scene safety

• Safety of bystanders

When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but (a)   is common.

• Sadness

• Support

• Silence

• Grief

Which of the following is NOT a way that an infectious disease is transmitted?

• Vector-borne

• Airborne

• Cyberborne

• Foodborne

Which item of PPE should be the last to be removed?

• Gloves

• Masks

• Gowns

• Eye shields

Which of the following is NOT considered a common hazard in a fire?

• Smoke

• Building collapse

• Toxic gases

• Bystanders

________ occur(s) when insignificant stressors accumulate into a larger, stress-related problem.

• Negative stress

• Cumulative stress

• Psychological stress

• Severe stressors

Events that can trigger critical incident stress include:

• mass-casualty incidents

• serious damage to your personal vehicle while off-duty

• death or serious injury of a patient's friend

• loss of equipment at the scene

Consumption of (a)   may result in lower overall energy levels.

• simple sugars

• complex carbohydrates

• polyunsaturated fats

• lean meats

The safest, most reliable sources for long-term energy production are:

• sugars

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins