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Concealment for protection | Cover |
Examples includes gloves, gowns, and face shields | PPE |
Regulatory compliance agency | OSHA |
Delayed stress reaction | Posttraumatic stress disorder |
The process of alarm, reaction, and recovery | General adaptation syndrome |
Capable of causing disease in susceptible host | Pathogen |
The way in which an infectious agent is spread | Transmission |
Encompasses reporting, documentation, and treatment | Postexposure management |
Resource detailing common hazards and proper responses. | Emergency Response Guidebook |
An infection of the liver | Hepatitis |
Contact with blood, bodily fluids, tissues, or airborne particles | Exposure |
Procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and health care personnel | Infection Control |
Unwelcome sexual advance | Sexual Harassment |
The presence of infectious organisms in or on objects or a patient's body | Contamination |
Trauma | From the age of 1 to age 40, is the leading cause of death. |
Bargaining | The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to change one's lifestyle is know as |
Denial | The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as |
Depression | The stage of grieving process that involves an expression of grief , internalized anger, hopelessness, and/or the desire to die is: |
Acceptance | The stage of grieving where the person is ready to die is known as: |
"I'm sorry" | When providing support for a grieving person, it is okay to say: |
When grieving, family members may express: | Rage, Anger, and Despair |
Is responsible to the anticipation of danger | Anxiety |
Signs of anxiety include the following EXCEPT: | Comfort |
Anger, Bad dreams, and Restlessness | Fear may be expressed as: |
Are safe, do not take anger or insults personally, and are tolerant and do not become defensive. | If you find that you are the target of the patient's anger, make sure that you: |
When caring for critically ill or injured patients, will be decreased if you can keep the patient informed at the scene | Confusion, Anxiety, and feelings of helplessness |
When acknowledging the of a child, reactions vary, but is/are common | Shock, Disbelief, and Denial |
Negative forms of stress include all of the following EXCEPT: | Exercise |
Stressors include situations or conditions that may cause a variety of physiologic, physical, and psychological responses. | Emotional, Physical, and Environmental |
Prolonged or excessive stress has been proven to be a strong contributor to: | Heart disease, Hypertension, and Cancer |
Occur(s) when insignificant stressors accumulate to a larger stress related problem | Cumulative stress |
Events that trigger critical incident stress include: | Mass-casualty incidents, serious injury or traumatic death of a child, and death or serious injury of a coworker in the line of duty |
The quickest source of energy is; however, this supply will last less than a day and is | Glucose |
changing work hours, changing your attitude, and changing partners | Stress management strategies include: |
Cumulative stress | Prolonged or excessive exposure to stress is known as: |
Carbohydrates | The safest, most reliable sources for long-term energy production are: |
Critical incident | is any event that causes anxiety and mental stress to emergency workers |
Feelings, Fears, and Reactions to an event | A CISD meeting is an opportunity to discuss your: |
Preincident stress education, defusings, and spouse and family support | Components of the CISM system include: |
Any unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature | Sexual harassment is defined as: |
enhanced treatment decisions | Drug and alcohol use in the workplace can result in all of the following EXCEPT: |
as soon as you are dispatched | You should begin protecting yourself. |
Exposure | is/are contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets by direct or indirect contact |
blood or fluid splash, surface contamination, and needle stick exposure | Modes of transmission for infectious diseases include |
careless handling of sharps | The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting usually be traced to: |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | is equipment that blocks entry of an organism into the body |
MMR vaccine, hepatitis vaccine, and influenza vaccine | Recommended immunizations include the: |
electricity, vehicle collision, and fire | Which of the following is an example of a scene hazard. |
1:10 | You can use a solution of bleach and water at a dilution to clean the unit |
Placards | Hazardous materials in vehicles and buildings should be clearly identified using: |
poor impulse control, substance abuse, and depression | Factors to take into consideration for potential violence include: |
False | Removing the needle from a syringe is the best way to dispose of it safely |
False | Gloves, eye protection, and hand-washing are the main components of PPE |
True | Denial is usually the first step of the grieving process |
False | Body fluids are generally not considered infectious substance |
True | Physical conditioning and nutrition are two factors the EMT can control in helping to reduce stress. |
well being | The personal health, safety and of all EMT's are vital to an EMS operation |
emotional stress | The struggle to remain calm in the face of horrible circumstances contributes to the of the job |
heart disease | The number one cause of all deaths today is |
hazardous | Your safety is the most important consideration at a(n) material incident |
concealment | Cover and involve the tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection |
depression | Almost all dying patients feel some degree of , because of internalized anger and other factors |
minor | Most symptoms may be early signs of severe illness or injury. |
What five special rescue situations require special safety considerations?
What five special rescue situations require special safety considerations, training, or equipment? Water rescue, ice rescue, confined space rescue, terrorism and mass casualty incidents.
Which of the following is the most effective strategy for managing stress?
1. Exercise. Working out regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind. Plus, exercise will improve your mood.
What type of stress reaction occurs when an EMT is exposed to many insignificant stressors over a period of several months or years?
Cumulative stress results from the buildup of work and non-work related stressors and often takes months or years to develop (Patrick, 1981; Maslach, 1976; Pines, Aronson, & Kafty, 1981).
What is the most effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold wet weather?
~ According to the CDC, recommended immunizations and tests include a: The MOST effective way to preserve your own body heat when functioning in cold, wet weather is to: wear at least three layers of clothing.