31) Your ambulance arrives at a scene where a car has run into a ditch alongside a two-lane country highway. You should park the ambulance: A) In front of the car on the same side of the street B) Behind the car on the same side of the street C) Behind the car on the opposite side of the street D) In front of the car on the opposite side of the street 32) The stress-management technique of controlled breathing works by: A) Reducing adrenaline levels B) Increasing blood pressure C) Increasing ACTH levels D) Speeding digestion 33) Which of the following can increase the risk of back injury? A) Smoking B) Weak abdominal muscles C) Poor nutrition D) All of the above 34) You are providing end-of-life care to a patient in the last stages of a terminal illness. She appears to be at peace and speaks animatedly about her upcoming funeral. She is in which stage of loss? A) Acceptance B) Denial C) Bargaining D) Depression 35) Which of the following is a benefit of good nutritional habits? A) Proper body weight B) Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease C) Reduced cancer risk D) All of the above 36) Eating habits that contribute to good nutrition include which of the following? A) Consuming no more than 10 percent of calories from carbohydrates B) Eating a variety of foods from the major food groups daily C) Eating primarily high-protein foods D) Consuming 8 to 10 glasses of fruit juice per day 37) Which of the following practices, when done regularly, can help reduce back injuries during lifting? A) Gaining body weight to “anchor†the lift B) Keeping the palms up when possible while lifting the cot C) Using traditional sit-ups to strengthen lower back muscles during exercise routines D) Twisting during lifting to reduce the number of steps to move a patient from the floor to the cot 38) Which of the following standard precautions should paramedics use with every patient? A) Disposable gloves B) Surgical gown and mask C) Mask and protective eyewear D) HEPA mask 39) Shift work, down time between calls, and inadequate pay are all examples of ________ stressors. A) Emotional B) Administrative C) Environmental D) Physical 40) Standard precautions are utilized on the assumption that: A) The blood and body fluids of all patients are potentially infectious B) Hemorrhage is likely in most patients who call EMS C) Paramedics are mainly threatened by airborne pathogens D) Patients who look healthy are not contagious