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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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Standard Precautions also known as BSi (body substance isolation)
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Equipment that protects the EMS worker from infection and/or exposure to the dangers of rescue operations.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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The introduction of dangerous chemicals, disease, or infectious materials.
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Contamination
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There is no vaccine for this disease.
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Hepatitis C
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What are 4 symptoms of TB?
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Fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and productive cough with bloody flem.
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What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
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HIV is the virus. AIDS is problems from the virus.
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What is the Ryan White Care Act?
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1. It is a federal act that mandates a procedure by which emergency response personnel can seek to find out if they have been exposed to potentially life threatening diseases which providing patient care.
2. The Ryan White Care Act establishes procedure by which emergency response workers may find out if they have been exposed to life threatening infectious diseases. 3. Two different notification systems for infectious disease in this act are Airborne disease exposure and Bloodborne or other infectious disease exposure. |
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What are the two different notification systems in the Ryan White Care Act?
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Airborne disease exposure - You will be notified by your designated office when you have been exposed to an airborne disease
Bloodborne or other infectious disease exposure - You may submit a request for a determination as to whether or not you were exposed to bloodborne or other infectious diseases. |
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What are the two different types of stress?
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Distress - Bad and Eustress - Good
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What are the three stages of stress?
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1st - Alarm reaction (Fight or flight
2nd - Resistance (Coping) 3rd - Exhaustion |
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What is an acute Stress Reaction
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Sings and symptoms of an acute stress reaction will develop simultaneously or within a very short time following the incident
They may involve any one or a combination of the following areas of function: physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral. (These are ordinary reactions to extraordinary situations) |
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What is a delayed stress reaction?
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Also known as PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder)
This reaction is triggered by a certain incident but the signs and symptoms may not become evident until days, months, or even years later. |
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What is a cumulative stress reaction?
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Also known as burnout
Is triggered by the results from sustained, recurring low level stressors, possibly in more than one aspect of one's life, and develops over a period of years. |
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What are the 5 causes of stress in the EMS field?
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Multiple casualty incidents, Calls involving infants and children, Severe injuries, Abuse and neglect, and Death of a coworker.
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What is critical incident Stress Management? (CISM)
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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 of the 5 stages of death and dying?
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Denial (Not Me!)
Anger (Why me?!) Bargaining (Okay but first let me...) Depression (Okay but I havent...) Acceptance (Okay Im not affraid) |
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What is a hazardous materials incident?
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The release of harmful substance into the environment.
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How the EMS stage or plan for a call to prevent dangerous accidents?
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Scene safety begins long before the actual emergency. Plan to be safe as possible under all circumstances.
1. Wear safe clothing 2. Prepare your equipment so it is not cumbersome. 3. Carry a portable radio whenever possible. 4. Decide on safety roles. |
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What are the three R's when reacting to danger?
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Retreat, Radio, and Reevaluate
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What is a MCI or multiple casualty incident?
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An emergency involving multiple patients.
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