Module 12 communicable Diseases

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1.

How is HIV transmitted?
- A.
  
  From being coughed on
- B.
  
  When infected bodily fluids enter the bloodstream of another person
- C.
  
  Through touching and kissing
- D.
  
  When an infected person talks with you
Correct Answer
B. When infected bodily fluids enter the bloodstream of another person
2.

What is the most effecctive way to prevent contracting the HIV virus?
- A.
  
  Always practice Universal Precautions
- B.
  
  Clean dried blood with household cleaning solutions
- C.
  
  Spray everything with 10% bleech solution
- D.
  
  Never tough a infected person
Correct Answer
A. Always practice Universal Precautions
3.

Disease against which an EMT may NOT be vaccinated for:
- A.
  
  Hepatitis B
- B.
  
  HIV
- C.
  
  Tentanus
- D.
  
  Flu
Correct Answer
A. Hepatitis B
4.

PPE appropriate to the chief complaint of coughing includes:
- A.
  
  Gloves
- B.
  
  Gloves and mask
- C.
  
  Gloves, mask, and eyewear
- D.
  
  Gloves,mask, eyewear, and gown
Correct Answer
D. Gloves,mask, eyewear, and gown
5.

IV needles should be discared in
- A.
  
  Regular waste
- B.
  
  Biohazard waste
- C.
  
  Sharps container
- D.
  
  Radioactive waste
Correct Answer
A. Regular waste
6.

Persons with latent TB pose no threat to others, while persons with active TB should wear a mask when around others.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
7.

Hepatitis A is spread through consuming food or water that has been contaminated with infected feces.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

Hepatitis B and C are spread through the air as an airborne transmission.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
9.

PPE is not necessary on every patient contact.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
10.

Towels containing blood should be discared as hazardous waste.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

Potential exposures should be reported ______________ for proper follow-up.

Correct Answer
Immediately
12.

When a disease is _______________ by another living creator, that organism is reffered to as a host.

Correct Answer
transmitted
13.

You have had a ____________ if you are accidentally stuck by a contaminated needle.

Correct Answer
exposure
14.

A dsease is _____________ if it can be transmitted from one surfferer to another.

Correct Answer
communicable
15.

Once on the scene, you notice the patient is coughing up __________, they may be infected with TB.

Correct Answer
blood
16.

Explain the difference between HIV and AIDS and how to protect yourself from exposure when dealing with an infected patient. (worth 11 points)
17.

Indicate 4 types of PPE available for the protection from a communicable diseable. (worth 7 points)
18.

LIst the 5 specific diseases disscused and how they are transmitted. (worth 7 points)

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Module 12 communicable Diseases

How is HIV transmitted?

What is the most effecctive way to prevent contracting the HIV virus?

Disease against which an EMT may NOT be vaccinated for:

PPE appropriate to the chief complaint of coughing includes:

IV needles should be discared in

Persons with latent TB pose no threat to others, while persons with active TB should wear a mask when around others.

Hepatitis A is spread through consuming food or water that has been contaminated with infected feces.

Hepatitis B and C are spread through the air as an airborne transmission.

PPE is not necessary on every patient contact.

Towels containing blood should be discared as hazardous waste.

Potential exposures should be reported ______________ for proper follow-up.

When a disease is _______________ by another living creator, that organism is reffered to as a host.

You have had a ____________ if you are accidentally stuck by a contaminated needle.

A dsease is _____________ if it can be transmitted from one surfferer to another.

Once on the scene, you notice the patient is coughing up __________, they may be infected with TB.

Explain the difference between HIV and AIDS and how to protect yourself from exposure when dealing with an infected patient. (worth 11 points)

Indicate 4 types of PPE available for the protection from a communicable diseable. (worth 7 points)

LIst the 5 specific diseases disscused and how they are transmitted. (worth 7 points)