Emr Chapter 1

Front 1

A chronically Ill patient who is experiencing denial:

Back 1

Often cannot believe what is happening to them

Front 2

A CISD is used to:

Back 2

Alleviate the stress reactions caused by high-stress incidents

Front 3

A combination of caffeine and alcohol would most likely cause:

Back 3

Dehydration

Front 4

A petient is trapped in his car following a collision. After the paramedic starts an IV line on the patient, the paramedics hand you the needle. You should:

Back 4

Place the needle directly in a puncture-proof container.

Front 5

Accompanied by a concerned neighbor, you enter the residence of an unconscious elderly woman and encounter several small dogs. As you approach the patient, one of the dogs begins to growl at you. You should:

Back 5

Remain calm and ask the neighbor to secure the dogs in another room

Front 6

An important step in managing your own stress is the ability to:

Back 6

Recognize its signs and symptoms

Front 7

As an EMR, your MOST important consideration is:

Back 7

Ensuring your own safety

Front 8

Caffeine is a drug that:

Back 8

causes a release of adrenaline

Front 9

CISDs are usually conducted:

Back 9

within 24 to 72 hours following a major incident

Front 10

Common signs or symptoms of stress include:

Back 10

Insomnia or nightmares

Front 11

Depression and a reduced ability to deal with stress would most likely be caused by:

Back 11

Alcohol