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14 Cards in this Set
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Stages of Death and Dying
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1. denial
2. anger 3. bargaining 4. depression 5. acceptance |
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Situations that cause stress
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mass casualty incidents
trauma to infants and children grostesque injuries abuse of kids, elderly and spouse death or injury of co-worker Emergency response to a friend or family |
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Warning signs of stress
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irritability
inablity to concentrate physical exhaustion difficulty sleeping- nightmares Anxiety Guilt isolation substance abuse depression |
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techniques to relieve stress
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Change your diet
quit smoking get regular exercise Balance work recreation and family change work schedule learn to relax seek professional help |
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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
(CSID) |
A meeting held with peer counselors and mental health professionals to discuss feelings, reactions and fears. All information is confidential and will help with overcoming stress.
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EMT-basic and Patient safety
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handwashing
eye protection gloves(latex vs. utility) Gowns Masks |
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Surgical mask
emt |
Used for possible blood spatter
worn by EMt |
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HEPA mask
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High Efficiency particulate Air Respirator worn if suspect of TB worn by EMT
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Surgial type mask
PATIENT |
worn for airborne disease
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OSHA requires ____ after an exposure
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Rporting asnd rtesting of an exposure
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Advanced Safety Precautions
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Vaccinations
TB testing Teatnus shot |
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Should an EMT work on a patient in a HAZ MAT scene?
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NO
EMT should only work on a patient in a safe scene when patient contamination is limited |
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Should an EMT enter and control a violent scene if no law enforcement is present?
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NO
Law enforcement should verify the violent scene is safe to enter to preform work on a patient |
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What are sources of information of Hazardous Materials?
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Placards
Us D.O.T guide workers/drivers |
