Vol 01 Chap 02 - The Well-Being Of The Paramedic

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Basics of Physical Fitness

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- Cardiovascular endurance
- Strength and flexibility
- Nutrition and weight control
- Freedom from addictions
- Back safety

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Active exercise performed against stable resistance, where muscles are exercised in a motionless manner

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Isometric exercise

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Active exercise during which muscles are worked through their range of motion

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Isotonic exercise

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Major Food Groups

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- Whole grains
- Fruits and vegetables
- Fats and oils
- Milk and dairy products
- Meat, fish, and beans

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Any disease caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, which may be spread from person to person

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Infectious disease

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Microorganisms capable of producing disease, such as bacteria and viruses

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Pathogens

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The time between contact with a disease organism and the appearance of the first symptoms

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Incubation period

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A strict form of infection control that is based on the assumption that all blood and other body fluids are infectious

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Body substance isolation (BSI)

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Equipment used by EMS personnel to protect against injury and the spread of infectious disease

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Personal productive equipment (PPE)

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Handwashing

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- Lather with soap and water
- Scrub for at least 15 seconds
- Rinse under running water
- Dry on a clean towel

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Washing an object with cleaners such as soap and water

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Cleaning

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Cleaning with an agent that can kill some microorganisms on the surface of an object

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Disinfecting

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Use of a chemical or physical method such as pressurized steam to kill all microorganisms on an object

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Sterilizing

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Any occurrence of blood or body fluids coming in contact with nonintact skin, mucous membranes, or parenteral contact (needle stick)

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Exposure

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Stages of Loss

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- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance

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A hardship or strain; a physical or emotional response to a stimulus

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Stress

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A stimulus that causes stress

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Stressor

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Phases of a Stress Response

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- Alarm
- Resistance
- Exhaustion

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Physiological phenomena that occur at approximately 24-hour intervals

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Circadian rhythms

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Set of hours when a night-shift worker can reliably expect to rest without interruption

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Anchor time

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Occurs when coping mechanism no longer buffer job stressors, which can compromise personal health and well-being

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Burnout