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Ch 2 Questions Flashcards

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The stage of the grieving process where an attempt is made to secure a prize for good behavior or promise to, change one’s lifestyle is known as:

A

Bargaining

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From the age 1 to the of age of 40,_________ is the leading cause of death.

A

Trauma

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The stage of the grieving process that involves refusal to accept diagnosis or care is known as:

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Denial

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The stage of the grieving process where the person is ready to die is known as:

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Acceptance

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When providing support for grieving person, it is okay to say:

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“I’m sorry”

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When grieving, family members may express:

A

Rage, anger, despair

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__________ is a response to the anticipation of danger.

A

Anxiety

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Signs of anxiety include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Diaphoresis
B. Comfort
C. Hyperventilation
D. Tachycardia

A

Comfort

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Fear may be expressed as:

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Anger, bed dreams, restlessness

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Q

If you find that you are the target of the patient’s anger, make sure that you:

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Are safe

Do not take the anger or insults personally

Are tolerant and do not become defensive

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When caring for critically ill or injured patients,__________ will be decreased if you can keep the patient informed at the scene.

A

Confusion

Anxiety

Feelings of helplessness

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When acknowledging the death of a child, reactions vary, but_________ is/are common.

A

Shock

Disbelief

Denial

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Negative forms of stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Long hours
B. Exercise
C. Shift work
D. Frustration of losing a patient

A

Exercise

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Stessors include_________ situations or conditions that may cause a variety of physiologic, physical, and psychological responses.

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Emotional

Physical

Environmental

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Prolonged or excessive stress has been proven to be a strong contributor to:

A

Heart disease

Hypertension

Cancer

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_________ occur(s) when insignificant stessors accumulate to a larger stress-related problem.

A

Cumulative stress

16
Q

Events that can trigger critical incident stress include:

A

Mass-casualty

Serious injury or traumatic death of a child

Death or serious injury of a coworker in the line of duty

17
Q

The quickest source of energy is________; however, this supply will last less than a day and is consumed in greater quantities during stress.

A

Glucose

18
Q

Stress management strategies include:

A

Changing work hours

Changing your attitude

Changing partners

19
Q

Prolonged or excessive exposure to stress is known as:

A

Cumulative stress

20
Q

The safest, most reliable sources for long-term energy production are:

A

Carbohydrates

21
Q

A__________ is any event that causes anxiety and mental stress to emergency workers.

A

Stressor

22
Q

A CISD meeting is an opportunity to discuss your:

A

Feelings

Fears

Reactions to an event

23
Q

Components of the CISM system include:

A

Preinicident stress education

Defusing

Spouse and family support

24
Q

Sexual harassment is defined as:

A

Any unwelcome sexual advance

Unwelcome requests for sexual favors

Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

25
Q

Drug and alcohol use in the workplace can result in all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Increased absenteeism
B. Enhanced treatment decisions
C. An increase in accidents and tension among workers
D. Lessened ability to render emergency medical care because of mental or physical impairment

A

Enhanced treatment decisions

26
Q

You should begin protecting yourself:

A

As soon as you are dispatched

27
Q

___________ is/are contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or airborne droplets by direct or indirect contact.

A

Exposure

28
Q

Modes of transmission for infectious diseases include:

A

Blood or fluid splash

Surface contamination

Needle stick exposure

29
Q

The spread of HIV and hepatitis in the health care setting can usually be traced to:

A

Careless handling of sharps

30
Q

__________ is equipment that blocks entry of an organism into the body.

A

Personal protective equipment

31
Q

Recommended immunizations include the:

A

MMR vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Influenza vaccine

32
Q

Which of the following is an example of scene hazard?

A. Electricity
B. Vehicle collision
C. Fire
D. All of the above

A

All of the above

33
Q

You can use a solution of bleach and water at a__________ dilution to clean the unit.

A

1:10

34
Q

Hazardous materials in vehicles and buildings should be clearly identified using:

A

Placards

35
Q

Factors to take into consideration for potential violence include:

A

Poor impulse control

Substance abuse

Depression

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