Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Five emotional stages |
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and |
|
|
Pathogens |
microorganisms that are typically visible only through a microscope and may be found in the environment around you and also resodong on or within the patient you are assessing and treating. the most common pathogens you will encounter are bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. |
|
|
Critical incident stress management (CISM) |
a comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs. i |
|
|
standard precautions |
a strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious. |
|
|
contamination |
the introduction of or contact with dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials. |
|
|
decontamination |
the removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials. : |
|
|
hazardous material incident |
the release of a harmful substance into the environment. |
|
|
multiple-casualty incident (MCI) |
any medical or trauma incident involving multiple patients. n0 |
|
|
pathogens |
the organisms that cause infection, such as viruses and bacteria. ocale=en_US |
|
|
personal protective equipment (PPE) |
equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations. s |
|
|
Stress |
a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus. temennews.cof |
