2 North Carolina Emt Chapter 2

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What is Cover

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concealment for protection

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Examples of PPE

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examples include gloves, gowns, and face shields

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OSHA does what

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regulatory compliance agency

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What is post traumatic stress disorder

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delayed stress reaction

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What is general adaptation syndrome

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process of alarm, reaction, and recovery

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What is a pathogen

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capable of causing disease in a susceptable host

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What is transmission

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the way in which an infectious agent is spread

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post exposure management encompasses what

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encompasses reporting, documentation, and treatment

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Emergency response guidebook

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resource detailing common hazards and proper responses

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hepatitis

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an infection of the liver

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exposure

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contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or airborne particles

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infection control

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procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and health care professionals

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sexual harassment

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unwelcome sexual advances

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contamination

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the presence of infections organisms in or on objects or a patients body

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from age 1 to 40 _________ is the leading cause of death

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trauma

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the stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to change ones lifestyle is known as

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bargaining

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the stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as

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denial

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the stage of grieving process that involves an open expression of grief internalized anger, hopelessness, and or the desire to die

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depression

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the stage of grieving where a person is ready to die is known as

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acceptance

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when providing support for a grieving person it is okay to say

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im sorry

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when grieving family members may express

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rage, anger, despair

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_________ is a response to the anticipation of danger

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anxiety

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signs of anxiety include

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diaphoresis, hyperventilation, tachycardia

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fear may be expressed as

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anger, bad dreams, restlessness

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if you find that you are the target of the patients anger make sure you

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are safe, do not take anger or insults personally, are tolerant and do not become defensive

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when caring for critically ill or injured patients______ will be decreased if you can keep the patient informed at the scene

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confusion, anxiety, feelings of helplessness

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when acknowledging the death of a child reactions vary, but__________ is/are common

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shock , disbelief, denial

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negative forms of stress include all of the following

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long hours, shift work, frustration of losing a patient

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stressors include_____ situations or conditions that may cause a variety of physiologic, physical, and psychological responses

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emotional, physical, and environmental

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prolonged or excessive stress has been proven to be a strong contributor to

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heart disease, hypertension, cancer

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___________ occurs when insignificant stressors accumulate to a larger stress-related problem

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cumulative stress

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events that can trigger critical incident stress include

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mass casualty incidents, serious injury or traumatic death of a child, death or serious injury of a coworker in the line of duty

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the quickest source of energy is_______ however, this supply will last less than a day and is consumed in greater quantities during stress

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glucose

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stress management strategies include

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changing work hours, changing your attitude, changing partners

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prolonged or excessive exposure to stress is known as

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cumulative stress

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the safest most reliable sources for long-term energy production are

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carbohydrates

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A __________ is any event that causes anxiety and mental stress to emergency workers

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stressor

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A CISD meeting is an opportunity to discuss your

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feelings, fears, reactions to an event

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components of the CISM include

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preincident stress education, defusing, spouse and family support

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sexual harassment is defined as

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any unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

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drug and alcohol use in the workplace can result in the following

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increased absenteeism, an increase in accidents and tension among coworkers, lessened ability to render emergency care because of mental or physical imparement

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you should begin protecting yourself

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as soon as you are dispatched

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_________ is contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets by direct or indirect contact

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exposure

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modes of transportation for infectious diseases include

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blood or fluid splash, surface contamination, needle stick

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the spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to

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careless handling of sharps

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_________ is equipment that blocks entry of an organism into the body

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PPE

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recommended immunizations include the

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MMR, hep B, influenza

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examples of a scene hazard

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electricity, vehicle collision, fire

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you can use a solution of bleach and water at a ________ dilution to clean the unit

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1:10

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hazardous materials in vehicles and buildings should be clearly identified using

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placards

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Factors to take into consideration for potential violence include

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poor impulse control, substance abuse, depression

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TF Removing the needle from a syringe is the best way to dispose of it safely

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False

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TF Gloves, eye protection, and handwashing are the main components of PPE

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False

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TF Denial is usually the first step in the grieving process

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True

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TF Body fluids are generally not considered infectious substances

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False

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TF Most EMTs never suffer from stress

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False

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TF Physical conditioning and nutrition are two factors the EMT can control in helping to reduce stress

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True

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The personal health and safety and ________ of all EMTs are vital to an EMS operation

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well-being

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The struggle to remain calm in the face of horrible circumstances contributes to the __________ of the job

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emotional stress

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The number one cause of all death today is __________

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heart disease

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Your safety is the most important consideration at a _______ materials incident

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hazardous

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Proper ______ is the simplest yet most effective way to control disease transmission

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handwashing

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Almost all dying patients feel some degree of ______ because of internalized anger and other factors

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depression

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Most ________ symptoms may be early signs of severe illness and injury

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minor

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cover and _________ involve the tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection

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concealment

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The growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body is known as _______ disease

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infectious

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transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another by physical contact

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direct contact

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___________ precautions are protective measures developed for use in dealing with objects, blood, body fluids, or other potential exposure risks of communicable disease

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standard

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the tactical use of an impenetrable barrier for protection is known as ______ and concealment

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cover

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the abnormal invasion of a host or host tissues by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites

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infection

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the agency that develops, publishes and enforces guidelines concerning safety in the workplace

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OSHA

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A delayed stress reaction to a prior incident

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PTSD

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the bodys ability to protect itself from acquiring a disease

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immune

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_________ stress reactions occur after a stressful situation

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delayed

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exposure or transmission of disease from one person to another by contact with a contaminated object is called _____ contact

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indirect

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the agency that conducts and supports public health activities and is part of the us dept of heath and human services

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CDC

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_________ pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans

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bloodbourne

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Procedures to reduce transmission of infection among patients and health care personnel are known as infection

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control

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the way in which an infectious disease is spread

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transmission

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AIDS is caused by this virus which damages the cells in the bodys immune system

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HIV

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___________ stress reactions occur during stressful situation

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acute

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the individual in the dept who is charged with managing exposures and infection control issues is known as the ________ officer

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designated

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a process that confronts the responses to critical incidents and diffuses them

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CISM

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the organism or individual that is attacked by the infecting agent

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Host

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protective equipment that OSHA requires to be made available to the EMT

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PPE

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List 5 stages of grieving process

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Denial
anger/hostility
bargaining
depression
acceptance

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List five warning signs of stress

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irritability, anxiety, loss of appetite, isolation, drug use, chronic pain, feelings of hopelessness, inability to concentrate

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list two strategies for managing stress

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minimize stressors, change partners, change work hours, change work environment

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describe the process of proper handwashing

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use soap and water, rub hands together at least 20 sec, rinse hands using warm water, dry hands with paper towel and use towel to turn off water

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list the four principal determinants of violence

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past history, posture, vocal activity, physical activity

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what patient care should a gown be worn

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when EMT clothing or exposed skin may contact blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions or contaminated items is anticipated