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emotional responses from a family of a person who has died that you should be prepared for
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-withdrawal
-anger -guilt -denial |
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The E M T's first priority when dealing with a dangerous patient
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personal safety
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critical incident stress debriefing
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process used during a particularly stressful incident, such as the death of a child, requiring a more organized response by the E M T to resolve negative feelings
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Perform a scene safety survey when the E M T is faced with these hazards
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- communicable disease,
-hazardous materials -personal threats of violence. |
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Body substance isolation (universal precautions)
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considers all body fluids from all patients as potentially infectious
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Which of the following diseases has a vaccination available to E M T's for prevention
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Hepatitis B
(AIDS, tuberculosis, and viral meningitis do not) |
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In order to manage stress in his or her life the E M T should do any of the following
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-Recognize responses of friends and family
-maintaining health -seek professional help (Exception: keep your feeling and emotions to yourself) |
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Diseases facing E M S personnel in the 21st century include;
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-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
-West Nile virus -Multi-drug Resistant organisms |
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Pathogens
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Organisms that cause disease
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At least how often should E M T's actively working in E M S get TB tests?
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Every 6 months
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