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21 Cards in this Set
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Define "stress."
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Stress is a state of physical and/or psychological arousal to a stimulus.
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What term does Dr. Hans Selye give to the body's response to stress?
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"General adaptation syndrome."
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What are the three stages of the human body's response to stress (general adaptation syndrome)?
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1) Alarm reaction
2) Stage of resistance 3) Exhaustion |
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What's the first stage of the body's response to stress called?
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"Alarm reaction."
During this stage, your sympathetic nervous system increases its activity (fight or flight). Everything is stimulated and ready to perform, and the body produces elevated levels of cortisol. |
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What's the second stage of the body's response to stress called?
What happens during that stage? |
"Stage of Resistance."
Your systems return to normal. You have adapted to the stimulus and it no longer causes you any problems. |
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What's the third stage of the body's response to stress called?
What happens during that stage? |
"Exhaustion."
This occurs when the stressor is especially severe or prolonged. Three major physical side effects may manifest -- enlarged adrenal glands, wasting of lymph nodes, and bleeding ulcers. Other peripheral side effects manifest as well. Most individuals don't reach this stage. |
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Define "critical incident."
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A critical incident is any situation that triggers a strong emotional response.
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Define "acute stress reaction."
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An acute stress reaction is a reaction that occurs simultaneously with or shortly after the critical incident
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Define "delayed stress reaction."
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A delayed stress reaction (another word for post-traumatic stress disorder) is a reaction that can occur at any time -- days and even years -- after a critical incident.
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Define "cumulative stress reaction."
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A cumulative stress reaction, also known as burnout, occurs as a result of prolonged recurring stressors.
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What are some results of an acute stress reaction that would make immediate intervention necessary?
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Signs and symptoms that indicate acute medical or psychological problems (e.g. chest pain, trouble breathing, abnormal heart rhythms, uncontrollable crying, inappropriate behavior, inability to be rational) require immediate intervention.
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What does the progression of cumulative stress reaction look like?
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Early signs: these are subtle, such as vague anxiety, boredom, apathy
Intermediate signs: emotional exhaustion, loss of emotional control, withdrawal Late signs: Migraines, loss of sex drive, increased smoking and drinking, poor interpersonal relationships, physical illness, poor performance, lack of self-control |
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Generally speaking, what are some of the most stressful types of calls an EMT must answer?
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1) Multiple casualty incidents
2) Calls involving infants or children 3) Severe injuries 4) Abuse and neglect 5) Death of a coworker |
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Define "multiple casualty incident (MCI)"
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An MCI is an emergency involving multiple patients.
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Define eustress.
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Eustress is positive stress that drives you to perform.
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Define distress.
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Distress is negative stress that can occur when stressors become overwhelming.
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What lifestyle changes can one make in order to deal with stress?
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1) Developing more healthful and positive dietary habits.
2) Exercise 3) Devote time to relaxing |
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Define "Critical incident stress management (CISM)."
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Critical incident stress management is a comprehensive system that includes education and resources to both prevent stress and to deal with stress appropriately when it occurs.
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What are the stages of reactions to dying?
It's important to remember that not all patients go through every stage, and the degree and length of each may vary. |
1) Denial or "not me."
2) Anger or "why me?" 3) Bargaining or "OK, but first let me..." 4) Depression or "OK, but I haven't..." 5) Acceptance or "OK, I'm not afraid." |
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Define "hazardous-material incident."
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A hazardous-material incident is the release of a harmful substance into the environment.
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Define decontamination.
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Decontamination is the removal or cleansing of dangerous chemicals and other dangerous or infectious materials.
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