EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

What are some diseases of concern for pre-hospital personnel?
  1. Diabetes, CHF, CAD
  2. Syphilis, Meningitis, Herpes simplex
  3. PVD, Dementia, Schizophrenia
  4. Bipolar, Psychosis, Crohn’s disease
Explanation
Answer: B - Diseases of concern for pre-hospital personnel are ones that are highly contagious. These diseases include syphilis, meningitis, herpes simplex, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and tuberculosis. Proper precautions should be taken to prevent the spread of these diseases.
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